Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR

Bill Koski · 08-08-2012, 10:15 AM

Some guy from Chrysler was quoted as saying they were ready to spend 3 times more on NASCAR then they were currently spending to stay in the sport but the logistics couldn't be worked out in time.
I'd guess they didn't tell Penske this before he jumped to ford?

Frito · 08-08-2012, 10:38 AM

Jeff,
Ralph Giles did a long interview on sirius radio yesterday. He now is over SRT so I assume that group handles the NASCAR stuff.

Jeff Lee · 08-08-2012, 10:40 AM

What IF all the car manufacturers pulled out of NASCAR? Would it go away? Not being a follower of NASCAR, I'm don't know why the OEM's are even involved.

jmcarter · 08-08-2012, 10:47 AM

Previous to this unfortunate news Speed was reporting that the Furniture Row team was close to inking a two car deal, too bad; I think they got a lot of positive exposure from having such a small contingent running against the odds and doing well and their horsepower always seemed on par with the Roush Yates engines. Just seems like abandoning NASCAR undermines their SRT and performance brands. Ford races Fusions, Chevy Impalas and the typical demographic for those cars can really identify with 200 MPH Stockers? At least the Dodge Charger has some racing heritage and new style Hemi Chargers are pretty good bang for the buck...think it is the only NASCAR model that truly falls into the "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday" scheme.

GUMP · 08-08-2012, 11:06 AM

My understanding is that the guy at Fiat drug his feet. There may have been a one year contract extension offered, but Ford offered five years. Penske will be closing their engine shop at the end of this season and a lot of good guys will be out of work.

Myron Piatek · 08-08-2012, 11:50 AM

Maybe this would be a good time to invest in some lower classed (& lower priced?) Drag Pack Challengers to spread them around like the originals with 5.9 Magnum engines (Jeff's blue car) and like the Fords are doing for more exposure?

I can understand the effort and desire to stand out in the fastest classes, but I never did understand why only 3 of the 5.9 combos were ordered.

Phillip marvetz · 08-08-2012, 12:00 PM

I'll take a 5.9 DP if Chrysler is going to start handing them out..

Jim Wahl · 08-08-2012, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

I'll take a 5.9 DP if Chrysler is going to start handing them out..

I certainly would also and place it in my retired Demon SS car to run GT! In a heartbeat! Jim

jmcarter · 08-08-2012, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

I'll take a 5.9 DP if Chrysler is going to start handing them out..

Come'on Phil....why not buy Gaynor's DP? Even toyed with the idea myself....

gonzo1066 · 08-08-2012, 04:34 PM

I used to follow NASCAR till they come out with the Car Of Tomorrow.. COT. Now I cant tell one car from another, all of them look like something out of the comic books. I have a new word for the CAR OF TOMORROW.. Boring Car Of Tomorrow.. Or BCOT short for boycot..

08-08-2012, 10:15 AM	#1
Bill Koski Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 213 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR Some guy from Chrysler was quoted as saying they were ready to spend 3 times more on NASCAR then they were currently spending to stay in the sport but the logistics couldn't be worked out in time. I'd guess they didn't tell Penske this before he jumped to ford?

08-08-2012, 10:38 AM	#2
Frito Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 451 Likes: 147 Liked 119 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR Jeff, Ralph Giles did a long interview on sirius radio yesterday. He now is over SRT so I assume that group handles the NASCAR stuff. __________________

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Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR What IF all the car manufacturers pulled out of NASCAR? Would it go away? Not being a follower of NASCAR, I'm don't know why the OEM's are even involved. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,382 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR Previous to this unfortunate news Speed was reporting that the Furniture Row team was close to inking a two car deal, too bad; I think they got a lot of positive exposure from having such a small contingent running against the odds and doing well and their horsepower always seemed on par with the Roush Yates engines. Just seems like abandoning NASCAR undermines their SRT and performance brands. Ford races Fusions, Chevy Impalas and the typical demographic for those cars can really identify with 200 MPH Stockers? At least the Dodge Charger has some racing heritage and new style Hemi Chargers are pretty good bang for the buck...think it is the only NASCAR model that truly falls into the "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday" scheme. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 08-08-2012 at 10:53 AM.

08-08-2012, 11:06 AM	#5
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,822 Likes: 2,166 Liked 2,351 Times in 553 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR My understanding is that the guy at Fiat drug his feet. There may have been a one year contract extension offered, but Ford offered five years. Penske will be closing their engine shop at the end of this season and a lot of good guys will be out of work.

08-08-2012, 11:50 AM	#6
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR Maybe this would be a good time to invest in some lower classed (& lower priced?) Drag Pack Challengers to spread them around like the originals with 5.9 Magnum engines (Jeff's blue car) and like the Fords are doing for more exposure? I can understand the effort and desire to stand out in the fastest classes, but I never did understand why only 3 of the 5.9 combos were ordered.

08-08-2012, 12:00 PM	#7
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR I'll take a 5.9 DP if Chrysler is going to start handing them out.. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

08-08-2012, 04:34 PM	#10
gonzo1066 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NW Washington state Posts: 61 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chrysler Pulls out of NASCAR I used to follow NASCAR till they come out with the Car Of Tomorrow.. COT. Now I cant tell one car from another, all of them look like something out of the comic books. I have a new word for the CAR OF TOMORROW.. Boring Car Of Tomorrow.. Or BCOT short for boycot..