Ganassi shenanigans - Stremme released, a seat for Franchitti?

Knowlesy · 7 Sep 2007, 23:12 (Ref:2006459)

Just watching NASCAR Now. It has been announced that David Stremme is parting company with Chip Ganassi due to lack of sponsor (although Ganassi wants him back in future apparently) and the big rumour is that Dario Franchitti will fill the void.

Interesting stuff alright!

**Adam43** · 7 Sep 2007, 23:31 (Ref:2006471)

Dario! eh?! Crikey! The world really doesn't work how I think it does!

ThePenguin · 8 Sep 2007, 03:25 (Ref:2006540)

I don't think that it is a lack of sponsorship, but rather a lack of performance form David Stremme that caused this move.

NAC · 8 Sep 2007, 03:35 (Ref:2006543)

Quote:

David Stremme, who has driven the No. 40 Dodge for Ganassi, since the 2006 season, will not return to the team next season. Earlier this week, Ganassi officials announced sponsor Coors Light would not be returning to the team.

Likely set to replace Stremme is current Indy Racing League points leader Dario Franchitti.

http://www.thatsracin.com/nascar_news/story/6636.html

here also
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ritethru.1221/

StuiE · 8 Sep 2007, 07:05 (Ref:2006582)

It's funny, Stremme replaced Sterling Marlin because Coors wanted a younger driver in the seat...and then they leave.

Hazza · 8 Sep 2007, 07:38 (Ref:2006601)

Crikey.

Dario Eh? I don't know what to say! Aside from NASCAR has just improved it's stock of drivers tenfold in the last year!

chemhead1 · 8 Sep 2007, 08:20 (Ref:2006618)

I would've guessed Chip would want one of his drivers who was rumored for the seat, like Danny Wheldon. Franchitti, sounds a little off, but eh.

kingfloopy · 8 Sep 2007, 11:47 (Ref:2006743)

Doesn't surprise me that Coors is leaving as a sponsor. The team has been a mediocre performer for the last 5 years or so. Also Stremme has never been a top performer in NASCAR and never even won a race. I thought it was a mistake for Ganassi to hire him in the first place.

J.D.

Matt · 8 Sep 2007, 13:16 (Ref:2006807)

Shenanigans? :P (Please tell me someone knows where that joke is gonna go.)

Dario and Montoya on the same team eh? Should lead to some interesting stuff.

Hazza · 8 Sep 2007, 22:45 (Ref:2007139)

2000 all over again?

mildura1963 · 8 Sep 2007, 23:04 (Ref:2007159)

Was mentioned in yesterdays Busch coverage that Franchitti will be driving Montoyas Busch car later in the year....

Knowlesy · 8 Sep 2007, 23:12 (Ref:2007164)

Yes. He will be going the ARCA and Busch route.

Although amusingly they said this despite there being no confirmation!

I have an idea. I reckon they deck JPM's car out in the classic Target livery and get Kool sponsorship on board to sponsor Dario's car.

Yes, I am an idiot.

chemhead1 · 9 Sep 2007, 02:50 (Ref:2007255)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Shenanigans? :P (Please tell me someone knows where that joke is gonna go.)

Grab your broom....

NAC · 9 Sep 2007, 02:56 (Ref:2007256)

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Originally Posted by chemhead1

I would've guessed Chip would want one of his drivers who was rumored for the seat, like Danny Wheldon. Franchitti, sounds a little off, but eh.

You cant knock Chip for chasing good drivers though and maybe Dan wants to stay where he is. I say good on him for snapping him up.

Matt · 9 Sep 2007, 05:21 (Ref:2007293)

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Originally Posted by chemhead1

Grab your broom....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NVZnqri0bwI

ThePenguin · 3 Oct 2007, 17:59 (Ref:2030067)

It is now official that Dario is going to Chip Ganassi Racing to race in the #40 Dodge for the 2008 Sprint Cup season.

http://www.nascar.com/2007/news/head...ssi/index.html

**Craig** · 3 Oct 2007, 18:44 (Ref:2030119)

Interesting! I wonder how he'll be received by the fans. Any idea if he'll run Cup at any point this year?

ThePenguin · 3 Oct 2007, 18:52 (Ref:2030126)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig

Any idea if he'll run Cup at any point this year?

Right now it looks like he will wait until next year to do any cup races for them.

**Craig** · 3 Oct 2007, 18:54 (Ref:2030128)

Shame. Was kinda hoping I might see him at Homestead.

Hazza · 4 Oct 2007, 11:17 (Ref:2030709)

Quote:

Chip Ganassi Racing has confirmed that, as expected, it has signed the reigning Indy 500 and IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti for the 2008
NASCAR
Sprint Cup Series season.

The 34-year-old was released from his contract with Andretti Green Racing earlier this week, fuelling speculation that a move to NASCAR was imminent, with Chip Ganassi's outfit confirming that he will drive the #40 Dodge alongside Reed Sorenson and Juan
Pablo Montoya
next season at the start of a multi-year deal.

"Any time you can sign a driver of Dario's calibre you have to be thrilled," Ganassi said. "Dario is a world-class driver. He is a proven winner, an
Indianapolis
500 champion and an accomplished individual that will be a super team-mate to both Juan Pablo and Reed."

http://www.crash.net/news_view~cid~2~id~155308.htm

Dibs on how long it takes him to win a race?

Knowlesy · 4 Oct 2007, 12:17 (Ref:2030766)

God knows really. Depends what level Ganassi/Sabates can reach.

Speaking of "Ganassi shenanigans" - anyone see Reed, Stremme and JPM singing at some baseball game? They showed it during the first rain break at Kansas. I never want to be subjected to that again!

Matt · 4 Oct 2007, 23:31 (Ref:2031442)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knowlesy

God knows really. Depends what level Ganassi/Sabates can reach.

Speaking of "Ganassi shenanigans" - anyone see Reed, Stremme and JPM singing at some baseball game? They showed it during the first rain break at Kansas. I never want to be subjected to that again!

Haha, yeah, I saw that, them driving there was hilarious, running into each other and stuff.

Down F0rce · 5 Oct 2007, 08:26 (Ref:2031695)

Franchtti will start his first race from 6th. Am I right in saying the race starts at 10PM GMT? Would like to watch it via TVUPlayer.

Knowlesy · 6 Oct 2007, 13:13 (Ref:2032858)

Franchitti finished seventeenth after having started at the back after having to change parts on the car (his teammate also had to).

He reached the top ten but had a pit error and droppe back a bit. Still sounded respectable.

Scott Speed finished seventh!

VilleneuveTracy · 10 Oct 2007, 04:50 (Ref:2036519)

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Originally Posted by Knowlesy

God knows really. Depends what level Ganassi/Sabates can reach.

Well, fortunately the addition of Franchitti, an Indy 500 winner married to a famous Hollywood actress, will surely bring more $$$$ in sponsorship to Ganassi/Sabates and help push the team forward.

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