Carpentier in for 2008. - Page 2

StuiE · 13 Oct 2007, 10:21 (Ref:2039117)

Tracy is only big because there is no-one else other than Justin Wilson, and is the guy that has been there the longest.

He'd be interesting in cup though, I see him as a Tony Stewart type, never wrong and always complaining, but entertaining.

**Craig** · 13 Oct 2007, 14:09 (Ref:2039239)

Indeed. Bring it on!

Knowlesy · 13 Oct 2007, 20:07 (Ref:2039396)

Tracy has lost it though. I stuck up for him for years, was a big fan, but he has absolutely lost the plot. He'd be terrifying in Cup, like Robby Gordon on acid.

muggle not · 14 Oct 2007, 20:14 (Ref:2040211)

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Originally Posted by nonetoosmart

I feel a few of these teams will be disenchanted by their choices. The level of competition in Cup is higher than anywhere else, sometimes a field of 43 cars are separated by less than a second in qualifying...That being said, I think Villeneuve, Franchitti, and Montoya have what it takes to compete at such a level. Guys like Carpentier, Hornish, and Allmendinger will be chewed up and spit out. JMHO...Nonetheless its great that these guys are making a run at Cup, it shows just how tough it is to be competitive on a weekly basis. Who would have though driving in circles would be the biggest challenge in motorsport?

I pretty much agree. None of the O.W. drivers are going to come in and run away with the races. Some will be competitive, win a few races, and rank in the top 15. Ranking in the top 15 means that you are doing pretty good IMO.

O.W. in the U.S. does not have the talent level "down the lineup" that they did in years past IMO and the lack of strong competition hurts the driver development. I hope I don't upset everyone with that comment, just my opinion.

muggle not · 30 Oct 2007, 15:35 (Ref:2055009)

Patrick Carpentier will replace Scott Riggs at Phoenix and will be the driver for the remainder of the season for Evernham. Sounds like a good idea to me to get him some experience for Daytona. Just hope that he stays out of the way of Gordon and Johnson.

**Craig** · 30 Oct 2007, 15:39 (Ref:2055014)

Let's hope he stays out of the way of Gordon

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