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Even if Penske hadn't gotten burned in 2009 (for Whatever reason) I'd think he'd be leery about joining WSC just based on the race-by-race BoP crap they pulled last year.
Penske does usually bring boatloads of money---but he also brings boatloads of expertise and experience. It makes no sense for him to bring a good car, make it the best (a la Cadillacs) and then have it sent to the back because he is successful.
So far this year it hasn't happened ... but then, the Golden Boys have been winning. The big manufacturer money and the house teams have been running up front solidly.
Penske has to wonder what would happen if he soundly kicked Cadillac butt for three races in a row. In the old days (last year) that might mean total readjustment ("Well, look, we promised Laguna Seca to Mazda, and they cut us a fat check, so ....)
I think and hope that IMSA can keep its hands off the cars for the rest of the season and just let whoever wins, wins. That might help reassure Penske that he will be allowed to win if actually brings the fastest cars and drivers with the best crews.
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