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Stewart to leave JGR? UPDATE: Sources tell Sports Illustrated that #20-Tony Stewart is working on the final stages of a deal to move from Joe Gibbs Racing to Haas CNC next season. Considering the ramifications of such a move, no one's admitting anything quite yet, as you'd expect. When reached for comment, Haas CNC Racing spokesman Ron Mench claims there's been no communication between Stewart and the organization. Stewart's PR spokesman Mike Arning was noncommittal ("I've heard what you've heard," when asked about Haas CNC) but he reminded SI [Sports Illustrated] that Stewart's contract with Gibbs runs through the 2009 season. "He's there this year and he's there next year," claimed Arning. "And I know for a fact that JGR is interested in retaining Tony for '10 and beyond. They'd like him to retire at Joe Gibbs Racing. As Tony's said many times, 'Nothing's broke. Why change it?' Tony's going to have a lot of options in front of him; why wouldn't he? But I don't see [an early out happening] ... everyone is going to live up to the terms of the contract that runs through '09." However, sources are adamant that not just the talking, but deal-making is already taking place for Stewart to go elsewhere. And, while sometimes a formidable opponent, contracts can be easily bought out, as Jamie McMurray and Kurt Busch have shown us in recent years.(Sports Illustrated), am sure this will be much dicussed about over the weekend at Talladega.(4-23-2008)
UPDATE: Tony Stewart has begun discussion with Joe Gibbs Racing officials about his future with the company, ESPN.com has learned. And that future, sources say, is questionable. Multiple sources close to the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity said Stewart told Gibbs officials that he'd like to be released from the final year of his current driving contract, which expires at the conclusion of the 2009 season. "He definitely has some options," JGR president J.D. Gibbs said. "To me it's no different than any of the options he's had before. The reality is he's racing here through 2009. There's no ifs, ands or buts about that one. Our stance is he's racing for us through 2009." Sources said Stewart is intrigued by the thought of team ownership. One potential scenario mentioned was a partnership with Haas/CNC Racing, under which Stewart would own as much as a 50 percent stake in the race team that currently fields the # 66 and 70 Chevys. Under that scenario he would drive one of those two machines. Such a move would reunite Stewart with Chevy, which sources said was of the utmost importance to the driver, given that he's driven for General Motors for most of his career, and that GM sponsors Stewart's open wheel sprint car program.(ESPN.com)(4-24-2008)
I really hope it happens. It won't hurt Toyota because they will just dish out a truck load of cash to get the driver they, I mean the driver JGR wants.
Full Version: Tony Stewart to HAAS/CNC Racing?
QUOTE (pitcrew2003 @ Apr 24 2008, 12:10 AM) 
This is from Jayski's
Stewart to leave JGR? UPDATE: Sources tell Sports Illustrated that #20-Tony Stewart is working on the final stages of a deal to move from Joe Gibbs Racing to Haas CNC next season. Considering the ramifications of such a move, no one's admitting anything quite yet, as you'd expect. When reached for comment, Haas CNC Racing spokesman Ron Mench claims there's been no communication between Stewart and the organization. Stewart's PR spokesman Mike Arning was noncommittal ("I've heard what you've heard," when asked about Haas CNC) but he reminded SI [Sports Illustrated] that Stewart's contract with Gibbs runs through the 2009 season. "He's there this year and he's there next year," claimed Arning. "And I know for a fact that JGR is interested in retaining Tony for '10 and beyond. They'd like him to retire at Joe Gibbs Racing. As Tony's said many times, 'Nothing's broke. Why change it?' Tony's going to have a lot of options in front of him; why wouldn't he? But I don't see [an early out happening] ... everyone is going to live up to the terms of the contract that runs through '09." However, sources are adamant that not just the talking, but deal-making is already taking place for Stewart to go elsewhere. And, while sometimes a formidable opponent, contracts can be easily bought out, as Jamie McMurray and Kurt Busch have shown us in recent years.(Sports Illustrated), am sure this will be much dicussed about over the weekend at Talladega.(4-23-2008)
UPDATE: Tony Stewart has begun discussion with Joe Gibbs Racing officials about his future with the company, ESPN.com has learned. And that future, sources say, is questionable. Multiple sources close to the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity said Stewart told Gibbs officials that he'd like to be released from the final year of his current driving contract, which expires at the conclusion of the 2009 season. "He definitely has some options," JGR president J.D. Gibbs said. "To me it's no different than any of the options he's had before. The reality is he's racing here through 2009. There's no ifs, ands or buts about that one. Our stance is he's racing for us through 2009." Sources said Stewart is intrigued by the thought of team ownership. One potential scenario mentioned was a partnership with Haas/CNC Racing, under which Stewart would own as much as a 50 percent stake in the race team that currently fields the # 66 and 70 Chevys. Under that scenario he would drive one of those two machines. Such a move would reunite Stewart with Chevy, which sources said was of the utmost importance to the driver, given that he's driven for General Motors for most of his career, and that GM sponsors Stewart's open wheel sprint car program.(ESPN.com)(4-24-2008)
I really hope it happens. It won't hurt Toyota because they will just dish out a truck load of cash to get the driver they, I mean the driver JGR wants.
Stewart to leave JGR? UPDATE: Sources tell Sports Illustrated that #20-Tony Stewart is working on the final stages of a deal to move from Joe Gibbs Racing to Haas CNC next season. Considering the ramifications of such a move, no one's admitting anything quite yet, as you'd expect. When reached for comment, Haas CNC Racing spokesman Ron Mench claims there's been no communication between Stewart and the organization. Stewart's PR spokesman Mike Arning was noncommittal ("I've heard what you've heard," when asked about Haas CNC) but he reminded SI [Sports Illustrated] that Stewart's contract with Gibbs runs through the 2009 season. "He's there this year and he's there next year," claimed Arning. "And I know for a fact that JGR is interested in retaining Tony for '10 and beyond. They'd like him to retire at Joe Gibbs Racing. As Tony's said many times, 'Nothing's broke. Why change it?' Tony's going to have a lot of options in front of him; why wouldn't he? But I don't see [an early out happening] ... everyone is going to live up to the terms of the contract that runs through '09." However, sources are adamant that not just the talking, but deal-making is already taking place for Stewart to go elsewhere. And, while sometimes a formidable opponent, contracts can be easily bought out, as Jamie McMurray and Kurt Busch have shown us in recent years.(Sports Illustrated), am sure this will be much dicussed about over the weekend at Talladega.(4-23-2008)
UPDATE: Tony Stewart has begun discussion with Joe Gibbs Racing officials about his future with the company, ESPN.com has learned. And that future, sources say, is questionable. Multiple sources close to the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity said Stewart told Gibbs officials that he'd like to be released from the final year of his current driving contract, which expires at the conclusion of the 2009 season. "He definitely has some options," JGR president J.D. Gibbs said. "To me it's no different than any of the options he's had before. The reality is he's racing here through 2009. There's no ifs, ands or buts about that one. Our stance is he's racing for us through 2009." Sources said Stewart is intrigued by the thought of team ownership. One potential scenario mentioned was a partnership with Haas/CNC Racing, under which Stewart would own as much as a 50 percent stake in the race team that currently fields the # 66 and 70 Chevys. Under that scenario he would drive one of those two machines. Such a move would reunite Stewart with Chevy, which sources said was of the utmost importance to the driver, given that he's driven for General Motors for most of his career, and that GM sponsors Stewart's open wheel sprint car program.(ESPN.com)(4-24-2008)
I really hope it happens. It won't hurt Toyota because they will just dish out a truck load of cash to get the driver they, I mean the driver JGR wants.
That would be AWESOME! I'd love to see him at RCR instead but as long as he gets out of the t car. And back in a Chevy. I'd be happy even if he went to a Ford or Dodge. I just hope it happens and take Home Depot with him!
Even though JD Gibbs says NO WAY..........money talks and I'm sure Tony is prepared to lay out some cash to buy the remaining year of his contract. Obviously he's not happy over at JGR! I expect to see Tony back in a Chevy in '09.
If a driver wants out of a contract he will get out. He is the one in the power position on Sunday. If Gibbs wants to have an unhappy driver for 2009, than they will most likely see some sub-Tony performances. That is just not a smart position to be in and JD Gibbs knows it.
that was the hot rumer at gas city last weekend from some of the sprint car guys from tonys spint car team.
also throw in the #5 car at hendrick was also brought up as a possible ride for tony.
also throw in the #5 car at hendrick was also brought up as a possible ride for tony.
I agree Stinkfist but do you think Tony would turn in subpar performance because he's unhappy though? He's a very competitive person for sure but he also marches to the beat of his own drum.
rjb, I don't think he'll go to Hendrick. I honestly think he wants a piece of the ownership pie. Besides, with such a star packed stable of racers over at Hendrick, NASCAR may declair Hendrick a monopoly and have the US Congress step in to desolve it!!!! LMAO!
rjb, I don't think he'll go to Hendrick. I honestly think he wants a piece of the ownership pie. Besides, with such a star packed stable of racers over at Hendrick, NASCAR may declair Hendrick a monopoly and have the US Congress step in to desolve it!!!! LMAO!
I heard a rumor that tony is starting his own team
Myself, I think Tony will leave at the end of his contract. He will more then likely start his own team
or join forces as a co-owner of another team.
Tony is a rebel ( first and foremost ). He also is stubborn, has a bit of an ego and is to the point where he will probably want to do things his way. He can accomplish that by owning his own team and calling the shots himself.
Now, I very well could be wrong.
Chris
or join forces as a co-owner of another team.
Tony is a rebel ( first and foremost ). He also is stubborn, has a bit of an ego and is to the point where he will probably want to do things his way. He can accomplish that by owning his own team and calling the shots himself.
Now, I very well could be wrong.
Chris
QUOTE (mrvids @ Apr 25 2008, 02:42 PM)
Tony's not staring at a Toyota in that Armor All commercial. 
You noticed that too
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