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Matt Kenseth leaving RFR for JGR
Posted on 6/26/12 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 6/26/12 at 3:52 pm
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Figure that there might be a nascar fan or two lingering around here that might wanna check this out.
Figure that there might be a nascar fan or two lingering around here that might wanna check this out.
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Posted on 6/26/12 at 3:56 pm to afrosheem255
I hate Kenseth.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 3:57 pm to afrosheem255
Read the article. Its a rumor...change your title.
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There was speculation last weekend at Sonoma that Kenseth was leaving to join JGR
This post was edited on 6/26/12 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 6/26/12 at 4:17 pm to afrosheem255
Not confirmed.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 4:21 pm to afrosheem255
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Matt Kenseth leaving RFR
confirmed
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for JGR
rumor
Posted on 6/26/12 at 4:22 pm to SPEEDY
this is interesting
Posted on 6/26/12 at 4:24 pm to afrosheem255
Stenhouse takes over the 17
Posted on 6/26/12 at 4:25 pm to SprintFun
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Stenhouse takes over the 17
bingo
Posted on 6/26/12 at 4:49 pm to SPEEDY
Has the points leader and former champion ever been fired mid-season? 
Pretty crazy. He'll find a ride though.
Pretty crazy. He'll find a ride though.Posted on 6/26/12 at 4:58 pm to Archie Bengal Bunker
Yea this doesn't make much sense. If I were Jack, I definitely would have done all I could to keep Kenseth
Posted on 6/26/12 at 5:01 pm to treble hook
Kenseth didn't get fired. Just probably wasn't given the money that he wanted.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 5:03 pm to treble hook
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Yea this doesn't make much sense. If I were Jack, I definitely would have done all I could to keep Kenseth
No sponsorship = not much Jack Roush can do
Posted on 6/26/12 at 5:36 pm to SPEEDY
Didn't ever think there would be a day Roush couldn't find enough sponsorship for his cars. This will lead to one more start and park each week...
Posted on 6/26/12 at 5:51 pm to RedfishRunner
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Didn't ever think there would be a day Roush couldn't find enough sponsorship for his cars.
He has been having problems for a few years now.
Thats why they shut down the #6 car, which was his original cup car.
This is a sport wide problem though
This post was edited on 6/26/12 at 5:52 pm
Posted on 6/26/12 at 5:56 pm to SPEEDY
Roush was personally funding Kenseth's car some weekends. Lets keep in mind he only has 22 NSCS wins in 14 seasons. More of a what have you done for me lately sport than anything.
Listening to NASCAR on XM. They seem to think he's going to be the fourth car at JGR, they're currently shopping for a sponsor. I could see Home Depot dropping Logano for Kenseth. They would just have to find something for Logano.
Listening to NASCAR on XM. They seem to think he's going to be the fourth car at JGR, they're currently shopping for a sponsor. I could see Home Depot dropping Logano for Kenseth. They would just have to find something for Logano.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 6:02 pm to SPEEDY
Where do you guys think Kenseth will end up? JGR is saying they havent talked to him yet but I'm guessing it's a smoke screen. Most of the bigger teams have A list drivers (except JGR/Logano) and I doubt anyone will be adding a new car to their stable.... Maybe one of the Penske cars or if Mark Martin really retires he could go full time at MWR....
This post was edited on 6/26/12 at 6:04 pm
Posted on 6/26/12 at 6:14 pm to RedfishRunner
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Kenseth declines to discuss future...to Gibbs? Penske? UPDATE - Leaving Roush: #17-Matt Kenseth declined to discuss his future with Roush Fenway Racing before Sunday's race at Sonoma, where there was rampant speculation he's been talking to other race teams. Kenseth acts as his own agent, and has been with Roush his entire career. But his #17 Ford has limited sponsorship, and team owner Jack Roush has been paying out of his own pocket to ensure Kenseth runs a full season. "You know I don't talk about my contract," Kenseth said. "I'd like to have something to tell you, but I don't have anything to talk about right now. Until I have something to announce, I don't talk about it." Everybody else was talking, though, and Kenseth's name this weekend was linked to both Joe Gibbs Racing, a Toyota team, and Penske Racing, which is moving from Dodge to Ford in 2013. Kenseth is a longtime Ford driver. JGR team president J.D. Gibbs declined to discuss any possible negotiations with Kenseth. JGR not only has room for expansion to a fourth car, but Joey Logano's status as driver of the #20 is currently unresolved. Logano is in the final year of his contract. "I'm not allowed to talk," he said.
JGR has not said they haven't talked to him. I'd like you to show where you get your facts. MWR is looking to add Brian Vickers IMO. He's gotten 3 top 5s in the 4 races hes run for them this year. Penske is going to stick with the dinger. MWR would look to go to a fourth team, as well as JGR.
Book that. DCSportsBeerMan with the insight.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 6:18 pm to RedfishRunner
Where I think he will go: JGR if they can get a sponsor. Big IF, I know. Heck, they might take him even if they can't get one, even though Gibbs said they plan on keeping Logano.
Where I would like to see him go: Stewart-Hass
Last resort: Phoenix boots Kurt, and takes Matt
I know nothing about current contracts, and what it would take to get him on these teams.
Anyone know how much the average sponsor gives? Seems like Matt's consistent finishes could be worth something, but must not be near enough if Roush is funding the team. But, I don't know who gets the purse anyways.
Where I would like to see him go: Stewart-Hass
Last resort: Phoenix boots Kurt, and takes Matt
I know nothing about current contracts, and what it would take to get him on these teams.
Anyone know how much the average sponsor gives? Seems like Matt's consistent finishes could be worth something, but must not be near enough if Roush is funding the team. But, I don't know who gets the purse anyways.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 6:22 pm to Archie Bengal Bunker
Full year sponsor is between 20-25 mill
Posted on 6/26/12 at 6:43 pm to DCSportsBeerMan
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Full year sponsor is between 20-25 mill
Wow. Had no idea it would be that much. Gee whiz. Yea, the purse isn't even sniffing that. But, I guess you get your brand on TV 36 times a year, and depending on performance, how much you get shown in that 3 hours.
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