Monday, January 30, 2012

Patrick Will Race Daytona With Points From TBR @DANICAPATRICK @StewartHaasRcng #NASCAR

Monday, January 30, 2012

Patrick Will Race Daytona With Points From TBR

Danica Patrick will be a guaranteed starter in the 2012 Daytona 500, using owner points from Tommy Baldwin Racing. 

Danica is a lock for the Daytona 500
Multiple sources say a deal is nearly complete to make Patrick a guaranteed starter in Stewart Haas Racing’s #10 Chevrolet in the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season opener, using owner points accrued last season by driver Dave Blaney in TBR’s #36 Chevrolet. Blaney will now be forced to qualify for the “Great American Race” on time. 

Patrick is scheduled to run approximately 10 Sprint Cup races this season, and TBR driver David Reutimann will run many of the events Patrick does not; also in the #10 machine. While Patrick will drive Stewart Haas cars purchased from Hendrick Motorsports in her 10 races, Reutimann will steer Baldwin’s cars in his outings. 

TBR will reportedly receive technical and pit crew support from SHR as part of the deal. 

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  1. AnonymousJan 30, 2012 12:43 PM
    it figures, i hate point swapping.
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  2. AnonymousJan 30, 2012 01:43 PM
    I think there are many more worthy drivers. And I'm female.
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 12:52 PM
    :(
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 12:52 PM
    BOO! TBR has worked to hard to risk missing the 500.
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    1. AnonymousJan 30, 2012 01:57 PM
      I agree. Why we risk others and have to keep Danica happy?
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 01:04 PM
    Wow! Tommy Baldwin hooking up with Tony. This is interesting.
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 01:08 PM
    What a crock.
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  • Brian VermetteJan 30, 2012 01:17 PM
    Actually if I have read this rumor correctly, this could work. Basically the #10 would go from a part-time ride to a full-time ride with Danica Patrick driving the #10 for 10 races and David Reutimann driving the #10 for the remainder 26 races. It keeps the car on track for the entire 36 races and hopefully in the owners points.

    This one could even go further with SHR supplying the cars for Patrick's 10 races only, while TBR would supply the cars for Reutimann's 26 races.

    Normally I hate points swapping, however this is a good idea and perfectly legal in NASCAR.

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    1. DamonJan 30, 2012 02:01 PM
      Yep Brian, I noticed the same thing you did...just too bad others criticizing the move aren't looking at the bigger picture here.

      As Tony has said from the start when they announced her races at Texas last year, her 2012 limited Cup schedule is going to be about seat time in preparation for 2013 and you can't do that by missing races. Smart move.

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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 01:29 PM
    She can't make it on her own ability.
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 01:31 PM
    you know she would have been in either way to make them ticket sale stronger
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  • DamonJan 30, 2012 01:32 PM
    As much as everybody hates points swapping, I get the impression this is more about the other 9 Cup races she's running and having a guaranteed spot for those than it is Daytona.
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 01:33 PM
    then why is it mr baldwin just posted on face book do not believe this why cant you just write facts not lies
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    1. Dave MoodyJan 30, 2012 01:47 PM
      I stand by my story, and I stand on my record. I will be happy to accept your apology when the deal is officially announced in the next day or two
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  • UnknownJan 30, 2012 01:33 PM
    From Tommy Baldwin's Facebook page:
    Tommy Baldwin Racing
    Not everything you read is true my friends. I was born at night but not last night.

    ??

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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 01:36 PM
    I like Tony but at some point Danica needs to stand on her own two feet and either make it on her skills and ability or not.
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    1. AMGUYJan 30, 2012 02:32 PM
      Stand on her own two feet? The session hasn't even started. Please read Damon's comment and by the way I was at testing and DP was 8th fastest single car
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 01:44 PM
    That's a bunch of crap.
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 01:53 PM
    I think there will be some sort of deal with TBR but it wont be exactly like this.Maybe TBR running the #10 that's using the #14 points when Danica isnt racing.
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 02:00 PM
    tbr ant doing this this is all a lie this website is a joke
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    1. Dave MoodyJan 30, 2012 02:15 PM
      Then why are you wasting your time here?
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  • Craig HolzschuhJan 30, 2012 02:04 PM
    I wonder why Tony doesn't just give the 10 the 14s points and then if he qualify's bad use the past champion provisional? Why involve an outside team?
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 02:10 PM
    NOT FAIR IN THE LEAST SHE HASNT EARNED THEM WHY SHOULD SHE GET THEM THEY OUGHT TO STOP THAT AND SEND HER BACK TO INDY
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 02:11 PM
    I don't see why she is not using Tony's points. His is that last champion and would be guaranteed into the race.
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 02:12 PM
    I will be REALLY pissed with Danica if she makes it and Dave doesn't!!!

    RISK VS REWARD might be too risky this time!

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    1. Dave MoodyJan 30, 2012 02:20 PM
      I'm not sure why you would be pissed at Danica. This deal was not forced on Tommy Baldwin Racing, it was offered and accepted.
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  • Jeffrey TuttleJan 30, 2012 02:28 PM
    While putting Danika Patrick into a CUP ride is a great marketing move..... I am and always will be a race fan.... NOT a marketing fan..... she is an average driver at best!!!! There are many MORE DESERVING drivers out there who would die for a smidgen of the chances that have been handed to Danika Patrick all in the name of decent looks and marketing..... We are NO LONGER seeing the best that NASCAR has to offer on the track every Sunday!!!!
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 02:33 PM
    I like it. I like Danica and Tony and this will be a great way to get her started in Cup. For all of you that say she can't drive, I bet you she can outrun all you na sayers. You don't get a job in Cup on looks alone.
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  • AnonymousJan 30, 2012 03:00 PM
    Blaney is a great qualifier, especially at super speedways -- anybody remember kids eating free last year? I'd put my money on him qualifying before Danica, and if the deal results in TBR getting support from SHR, plus sharing a number with such a high profile athlete (like it or not, folks, she is), seems like a pretty good deal to me.
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  • MattyJan 30, 2012 03:07 PM
    Unless this really improves TBRs engine and chassis program, I don't see why they wouldn't just give the 14 points to the 10. Which makes me believe that Tony is gaining a customer and Tommy is enhancing his competitive edge.
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  • JasonJan 30, 2012 03:12 PM
    I think for a team like TBR, the pit crew and technical support is much more important than possibly missing the 500, even if it is the biggest race. I mean, really, the cars need to be running full-time and competitively, and they haven't been competitive.

    Sounds like a good deal to me, over the long haul.

    BTW, I trust Moody over my speculation that this might be untrue. He's right most of the time, and actually knows people who know people. No one is perfect, but I'll take those chances any day.

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    1. Dave MoodyJan 30, 2012 03:28 PM
      Thank you, Jason. That means a lot!
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