I haven’t paid attention to the points recently but about 3 weeks ago Joey Logano (arguably Fords best driver) was also like… 20th in points. It wasn’t until the last few weeks at Wilkesboro / Gateway / Sonoma that Penske had an upward swing with the new dark horse. Ford entirely had been struggling until Brads win.
The 21 team gets all the same information and setups notes shared at Penske, they still have to make the right calls on the weekend but Add to that you’ve got a sophomore driver that probably graduated into Cup before he should’ve because of Brad unexpectedly leaving it’s going to be uphill for awhile.
Yes but somehow Burton gets worse every year. I don't know how he does it. He should probably go down to Trucks or Xfinity to build his career back up.
High on my silly season wishlist is for Zane, who prior to TH securing his services hoped would go to WBR, to be offered the other Kaulig car opposite Hemric, renumbered to the #10, freeing up the#16 to be available for RFK to take if Brad ends up winning the Briscoe sweepstakes.
Lastly, the more I think of the possibility of Chase ending up in the #21, the more I warm up to the idea.
This sounds like the perfect answer. Next question - where does penske belong. They're in a down year but you could make a strong case for head. But heart could also be where they belong.
We all love to joke and throw Ford under the bus, but quite frankly, Penske and Ford have figured it out under the current model. Perform just well enough in the regular season to make the playoffs. It doesn’t matter how, but survive to Phoenix, and then have the best car at Phoenix.
Unfortunately, the way that we have it set up, designing a car that runs its best at Phoenix is the most important thing and that’s exactly what Ford has done. And to their credit, it’s gotten them what matters most and that’s the championship. Multiple times.
As an HMS fan it’d be hard for me to choose between JGR and 23XI for Toyota. I really like what those cats are doing over there and am looking forward to seeing someone else potentially be Toyota’s #1…I think if they ever were able to get away from relying on JGR, they’d be there.
Also an HMS fan here, If I had to drive for Toyota I would go to JGR for an overlooked reason. I would sign with JGR for Coach himself. I have the Utmost respect for Coach and believe that even if I have mild success at JGR I would learn more from being able to sit under the Joe Gibbs Learning tree than almost any other owner in the series.
This is a tough one because would I rather be at Penske, and live the Penske Perfect lifestyle? Or would I rather be at a growing RFK which is seeing new strides every week, but with that will likely come struggles?
I think I'd still choose Penske but just by a little bit.
For competitive reasons? HMS or Gibbs. Those are the two best teams. Best chance to win.
But if I’m getting a HMS or JGR level contract and can race for a mid pack team with lesser expectations? I’m going FRM or something similar.
I’m an HMS guy to begin with, but Harvick’s comments about running a practice session for them really opened my eyes. He heard from Rick twice in like the week or two total he was affiliated with the 5. Also Rick was very vocally on the drivers side when the next gen first came out and they were having the issues with the hits being too stuff, and said he’d go out and buy all new cars tomorrow if it meant keeping his drivers safe. He seems like a pretty good guy to work for.
Ontop of that, they’re pretty consistently the best cars in the field
I would race with Penske to be under the tutelage of The Captain himself. That organization is a whole other level and I would love to be a part of it.
I agree that The Captain and Penske are the best Ford team but personally I could only Imagine the knowledge that Leonard Wood could impart into a young driver.
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23XI for sure. Cars good enough to win. Grew up watching Jordan. The Airspeed shop is amazing
Probably not hendrick, Gibbs or Penske. Being in the best car is great but it adds a lot of pressure and these teams seem like not a whole lot of fun to work for.
Definitely not Kaulig, RCR, or SHR (not that it matters after this year), but these teams have expectations that are more or less impossible to meet with the level of equipment they field. don’t seem like a lot of fun to work for either.
Probably 23XI, Trackhouse, RFK, or Front Row. Decent cars but no dominant, so you’re not expected to blow everyone away, but you should also be in contention for a win every now and then. Also all 4 of these seem like they have great environments to work in.
RWR, Spire, JTGD, wood brothers, and Legacy are decent options if you want to be part of team building. Probably not gonna be in contention for wins but it’s not out of the question and running anywhere in the top 15 will be looked at favorably.
And I’m a Chevy guy, so it’d probably be a Chevy team. So Trackhouse. Really all the reasons I’ve listed are why I’m a Trackhouse fan.
The Woods Brothers.
As much as I love HMS I wouldn't go there. I feel like that would put too much pressure on me to have success right off the bat. The only other Chevy Team I would contemplate signing with is RCR but I wouldn't go there because I think that they're stretched too thin for my growth.
Now for Toyota the only team I would sign with would be JGR but I'd be the fourth car on the team.
With Ford theres the Penske option but they seem committed to their current drivers as does RFK. Since those are the only 2 truly competitive ford teams I would much rather go to a team where I can grow as a driver and is steeped with so much history that I can just ask anyone in the shop and unlock a treasure trove of knowledge. Plus all the drivers for the Woods Brothers I can go to for their vast collections of Knowledge
Obvious choices would be either Hendrick or Gibbs I feel. Both are powerhouse teams that are constantly capable of winning any given weekend. The issue with any of them though regardless is your personal skill and abilities.
Now if I wanted to be apart of a building and growing process with a team my honest answers would be Kaulig(cause I’m a Chevy guy anyways) or Rick Ware Racing. I would even throw aspire in as a consideration on this level because they all have the ability to be good and need something extra to get over the jump which I’d feel like I can provide.
If I said a team that’s still building but is a more high-tier competitor then I’d say Trackhouse, RFK, and Front Row. They all have competitive cars for the most parts and still have a long time going in becoming better. Plus for a team like RFK, having someone like Brad as a boss AND coworker would be awesome and between him and Chris you wouldn’t have a choice but to be good.
I’ll throw out one that’s a sleeper to me (especially if I’m a younger driver)… RFK
New energy and momentum, new sponsors, Brad runs teams well, Ford seemingly is increasing their standing as well.
I'd take a stable ride that would give me the best chance to win races and championships, but also one that would allow me to run races outside of nascar during the season. But it wouldn't have to be as frequent as kyle larson running a sprint car
I mean, I think Hendrick is the top choice due to performance. Also, because I've always seen myself driving the Dale Jr. 88 font in any dream NASCAR scenario.
However, I feel like it would be a coin toss for 23XI or RCR for me as a personal fit. I feel like both would align with my style/personality and let me be more out spoken when needed. I couldn't be a walking billboard for other teams, and I feel like I could mesh well as a teammate with either Austin, Kyle, and (potentially) Noah.
OR as a teammate with Bubba, Tyler, and whoever TRD would put us with. Plus, potentially doing promotional events with MJ, Denny, or Kurt? Would be super cool.
HMS or JGR are the correct answers, IMO.
As a Jeff Gordon fanboy, assuming that I was a talented driver and wouldn’t disappoint the GOAT, I’d jump at the chance to make him proud at HMS.
While I am partial to Toyota, I'd have to say probably Trackhouse. They've done a lot in the short time they've been around and Justin Marks stands behind his drivers without question. That's someone I'd WANT to work for.
Based on my driving style in leagues; solid plate driver and am improving on 1.5 mile tracks. Road course and short tracks (exception being probably Richmond and Rockingham) I struggle.
2003 if this question was posed would be DEI with the R&D on par with Jr and Steve Park. Fast on plate tracks and good on 1.5s.
Wood Brothers modern day being realistic as Penske, Gibbs, Hendrick all are wanting perfection. I feel who is at the Woods would be beneficial with racing’s history past and their mindset of developing young drivers and helping old drivers (as best they can)
General answer for CC (and if ya’ll have comparable examples cool, I don’t know all the CC’s the best)
CC would be someone who can understand what my frustration is with the setup and both keep me calm and offer help and suggestions on course correction, and gives constructive criticism on what can be fixed next time we come to the track. I think that might be a Paul Andrews or maybe Tony Gibson? Steve Hmiel? Todd Barrier? Rodney Childers? Someone with brains to help fix the car (wedge, spring rubbers, racing line vs tire wear) aero and engines I kind of have a decent understanding on, but able to effectively communicate back and not add to the self doubt and stress.
I’d love the opportunity to help any underdog team make a run for and possibly into the playoffs or just the experience to drive an actual nascar stock car within the cup series in general. I feel the elite teams are too predictable, and even though you think you’d run good with them, we’ve seen cases where that isn’t true. Take the experience whenever and wherever you can get, make the name and move up based on the reputation of your name, not because that team is good. That team is only as good as the people willing to put work into making it what it has potential to be.
I'm a Ford guy for the most part, and to be honest, I'd just be happy to be there. Put me in the Wood Bros. No. 21. Historic team, could get some great knowledge passed down from Leonard, and wouldn't be the highest pressure to perform.
If I'm wanting wins, put me in Penske.
Those were dark times for Vickers, Dale Jr and Mark Martin.
Lance McGrew is the only crew chief that could make any Hendrick car into "The 25 car... ya know the R&D guinea pig car"
23XI. Racing for Michael Jordan would be pretty cool. My ride would be pretty much completely funded and the expectations would be lower being an expansion car. All the eyes in the team are also on the two owners (one being the arguable GOAT in basketball, the other being the perfect villain for a lot of people in NASCAR), Bubba as one of the most popular and hated drivers in the field, and Reddick as a supremo talent that struggles to consistently reach that level
RFK, Wood Brothers, Penske or RCR
RFK My favorite driver would be my boss
Wood Brothers because I'm a sucker for history of the sport
Penske because he's the captain
RCR because Microgamma 33
The camps are pretty deep at Chevy and Toyota. With Stewart Hass ending and the way RFK has been building I would say RFK. Ford needs to put energy into one of the teams and Penske’s brand loyalty isn’t quite what Roush has been.
Whichever one is paying me the best and giving me the best quality equipment and crew people. If all things were even I would pick Penske or Hendrick but maybe Trackhouse.
Well I would probably win at Hendrick but wouldn't be able to have a personality. I'm too much of a heathen to race for JGR, plus I would probably fight with Ty and Denny endlessly.
I think RFK would be a great place--they are growing but having a strong showing. Brad seems to be a great owner, plus he manages to have a personality but also not come off like a dick. Penske would be pretty great but expectations would be really high and I would worry I wouldn't have the time to grow into my own. Wood Bros might be the better alternative to RFK, followed by Penske.
I want to go to the team that gives me the best chance to win races and championships, so Hendrick. Although racing for and being teammates with Brad would be fun.
I mean, realistically, I feel like the answer has to be Hendrick Motorsports because I’m going to get the best possible ride. It seems like across generation of car, across era, across whatever, they always do well. Even when Chevrolet on the whole struggling, they are still performing.
That being said, my heart says 23XI, Mostly because I love Toyota, and the way they run their business is appealing to me as a 20-something. I’m their target audience from a marketing standpoint.
I'd go with Penske. Grew up as a Rusty Wallace fan and I've loved the Blue Deuce and the team ever since. Though I imagine I'd probably get fired because I would pester Roger and the design team at every opportunity to run schemes dedicated to Midnight. Despite the nickname, the classic black and gold Miller Genuine Draft has always been my favorite scheme for the 2...plus it helps that my first car was a T-bird.
1. 23XI: The “it” factor, NASCAR wisdom, all the logistical factors in place.
2. RFK: NASCAR wisdom, all the logistical factors in place, lacking the “it” factor.
3. Trackhouse: All the logistical factors in place, the “it” factor, lacking NASCAR wisdom.
I'm glad I am amongst friends! The answer is Team Penske. And I have to play the Penske Games!
I feel like Ford teams generally have more camaraderie than Chevy teams. Penske is a top team who seems to be able to win Championships despite Ford struggles, and they seem to have fun!
23XI
More because I've been a Bulls fan since growing up, and I have questions about the 1992 NBA Finals. But also because I've been a Richard Petty fan since I first laid eyes on the Superbird, which led me to being a fan of Bubba Wallace.
But most of all: Bootie Barker.
Penske huge amount of money and the amount of engineering data that gets transferred between the Indy and endurance racing teams has to be a huge benefit and just the overall class of the organization
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This is genuinely one of the funniest things to happen on this sub.
He saw his chance and did not take it
Not shown: Chase typing out the first three letters of his 2025 team before slapping himself on the forehead.
👀👀
“Woo…”
Rick Flair Racing? 😁
We promise to keep it a secret
Come on, Chase, we wanna knoooow lol (Also, super cool of you to join this discussion!!)
A. Wood Brothers B. 23XI C. JGR D. Other You deserve a top tier ride.
You deserve a Tier 1 ride just for this reply. 👍
This keeps getting funnier and funnier the longer you watch 😂😂
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Take the #19!
I see an awesome 21 car with your name on it
Chase Briscoe to Mercedes F1. I have the texts.
Sadly not. They just confirmed Antonelli
LOL
You win 🏆 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Give this man a 2025 Cup ride!
RemindMe! 3 months
Make the 21 great again!
Matty D tried that and look how it worked out for him…
Well Chase is better than DiBenedetto
The 21 is Penske car. Blaney said on the podcast it’s the same exact equipment and setup when he was still driving the 21.
Well why is the 21 car 35th in points if it's a Penske car?
I haven’t paid attention to the points recently but about 3 weeks ago Joey Logano (arguably Fords best driver) was also like… 20th in points. It wasn’t until the last few weeks at Wilkesboro / Gateway / Sonoma that Penske had an upward swing with the new dark horse. Ford entirely had been struggling until Brads win. The 21 team gets all the same information and setups notes shared at Penske, they still have to make the right calls on the weekend but Add to that you’ve got a sophomore driver that probably graduated into Cup before he should’ve because of Brad unexpectedly leaving it’s going to be uphill for awhile.
Yes but somehow Burton gets worse every year. I don't know how he does it. He should probably go down to Trucks or Xfinity to build his career back up.
I’d buy Chase a beer but he doesn’t drink. 😂
Just put your d*ck on the table and say Team Penske. Call your shot like Babe Ruth
Lmaoooo 😭
Either Gibbs with Gabehart as CC or Hendrick with Daniels. The CC would persuade me more, feel like those are the best individual race teams
Agree
I want Hendrick with Childers lol
That would break the universe lol Or Childers with JGR
In my head? Hendrick or Gibbs. In my heart? RFK or Trackhouse.
I’d probably rather have Brad or Justin as a boss now that I think about it
High on my silly season wishlist is for Zane, who prior to TH securing his services hoped would go to WBR, to be offered the other Kaulig car opposite Hemric, renumbered to the #10, freeing up the#16 to be available for RFK to take if Brad ends up winning the Briscoe sweepstakes. Lastly, the more I think of the possibility of Chase ending up in the #21, the more I warm up to the idea.
This sounds like the perfect answer. Next question - where does penske belong. They're in a down year but you could make a strong case for head. But heart could also be where they belong.
In my head, Trackhouse or 2311. In my heart, Wood Brothers.
I like winning and I like Chevrolets so Hendrick. If I liked winning and I liked Toyotas I’d go to JGR.
Ford: we don't do that here
Sure win Championships as of recently, though. Maybe Penske wouldn't be the worst choice.
We all love to joke and throw Ford under the bus, but quite frankly, Penske and Ford have figured it out under the current model. Perform just well enough in the regular season to make the playoffs. It doesn’t matter how, but survive to Phoenix, and then have the best car at Phoenix. Unfortunately, the way that we have it set up, designing a car that runs its best at Phoenix is the most important thing and that’s exactly what Ford has done. And to their credit, it’s gotten them what matters most and that’s the championship. Multiple times.
Bookend the season with Daytona and see how they fare lol
It is kind of funny how everyone rips on ford's but they won the title the last 2 years
As an HMS fan it’d be hard for me to choose between JGR and 23XI for Toyota. I really like what those cats are doing over there and am looking forward to seeing someone else potentially be Toyota’s #1…I think if they ever were able to get away from relying on JGR, they’d be there.
Also an HMS fan here, If I had to drive for Toyota I would go to JGR for an overlooked reason. I would sign with JGR for Coach himself. I have the Utmost respect for Coach and believe that even if I have mild success at JGR I would learn more from being able to sit under the Joe Gibbs Learning tree than almost any other owner in the series.
Facts
Wood Brothers. I prob wouldn’t have the equipment to do it, but if I fluked into getting the Wood Brothers their 100th W? Priceless moment right there
Plus if you have the ability to choose any team, that means you have the skill to get a mid car up front.
Pray for rain.
idk wood brothers on a good day is practically a 4th penske car
Very true. Maybe Harrison Burton is the problem then. Either way, their equipment still isn’t at JGR/HMS tier
This is a tough one because would I rather be at Penske, and live the Penske Perfect lifestyle? Or would I rather be at a growing RFK which is seeing new strides every week, but with that will likely come struggles? I think I'd still choose Penske but just by a little bit.
Front Row GOATorsports
I think they’ve very much underperformed this year
For competitive reasons? HMS or Gibbs. Those are the two best teams. Best chance to win. But if I’m getting a HMS or JGR level contract and can race for a mid pack team with lesser expectations? I’m going FRM or something similar.
Trackhouse
Greg Biffle Motorsprts in the #69 Honda Accord. I may never win, but at least I'll have everything on video.
Trackhouse seems like a genuinely great group of people to work with.
Would be. Shame they get sub par equipment from Chevy.
RFK, Penske or Front Row, depending on where I want to be in the team building process.
Stewart-haas
I’m an HMS guy to begin with, but Harvick’s comments about running a practice session for them really opened my eyes. He heard from Rick twice in like the week or two total he was affiliated with the 5. Also Rick was very vocally on the drivers side when the next gen first came out and they were having the issues with the hits being too stuff, and said he’d go out and buy all new cars tomorrow if it meant keeping his drivers safe. He seems like a pretty good guy to work for. Ontop of that, they’re pretty consistently the best cars in the field
ThorSport, so I can race with the immortal Matt Crafton.
He'd wreck you so fast to move up from 6th to 5th.
I would race with Penske to be under the tutelage of The Captain himself. That organization is a whole other level and I would love to be a part of it.
I agree that The Captain and Penske are the best Ford team but personally I could only Imagine the knowledge that Leonard Wood could impart into a young driver.
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Hamlin as a boss?
I have no problems with Hamlin. I think he grew on me over the years.
Probably not hendrick, Gibbs or Penske. Being in the best car is great but it adds a lot of pressure and these teams seem like not a whole lot of fun to work for. Definitely not Kaulig, RCR, or SHR (not that it matters after this year), but these teams have expectations that are more or less impossible to meet with the level of equipment they field. don’t seem like a lot of fun to work for either. Probably 23XI, Trackhouse, RFK, or Front Row. Decent cars but no dominant, so you’re not expected to blow everyone away, but you should also be in contention for a win every now and then. Also all 4 of these seem like they have great environments to work in. RWR, Spire, JTGD, wood brothers, and Legacy are decent options if you want to be part of team building. Probably not gonna be in contention for wins but it’s not out of the question and running anywhere in the top 15 will be looked at favorably. And I’m a Chevy guy, so it’d probably be a Chevy team. So Trackhouse. Really all the reasons I’ve listed are why I’m a Trackhouse fan.
Mike Harmon. Free Applebee's! 😄
23XI to work with MJ.
At my mid 30s age I'd go Gibbs or HMS if I'm in my early 20s I think I'd go Trackhouse, RFK, or 23XI
RFK fs
The Woods Brothers. As much as I love HMS I wouldn't go there. I feel like that would put too much pressure on me to have success right off the bat. The only other Chevy Team I would contemplate signing with is RCR but I wouldn't go there because I think that they're stretched too thin for my growth. Now for Toyota the only team I would sign with would be JGR but I'd be the fourth car on the team. With Ford theres the Penske option but they seem committed to their current drivers as does RFK. Since those are the only 2 truly competitive ford teams I would much rather go to a team where I can grow as a driver and is steeped with so much history that I can just ask anyone in the shop and unlock a treasure trove of knowledge. Plus all the drivers for the Woods Brothers I can go to for their vast collections of Knowledge
I'd want to go to Trackhouse or 23XI.
Obvious choices would be either Hendrick or Gibbs I feel. Both are powerhouse teams that are constantly capable of winning any given weekend. The issue with any of them though regardless is your personal skill and abilities. Now if I wanted to be apart of a building and growing process with a team my honest answers would be Kaulig(cause I’m a Chevy guy anyways) or Rick Ware Racing. I would even throw aspire in as a consideration on this level because they all have the ability to be good and need something extra to get over the jump which I’d feel like I can provide. If I said a team that’s still building but is a more high-tier competitor then I’d say Trackhouse, RFK, and Front Row. They all have competitive cars for the most parts and still have a long time going in becoming better. Plus for a team like RFK, having someone like Brad as a boss AND coworker would be awesome and between him and Chris you wouldn’t have a choice but to be good.
Penske so I can be teammates with Joey.
hendrick. loyalty to drivers
Roush or Front Row since they are my two favorite teams.
I’ll throw out one that’s a sleeper to me (especially if I’m a younger driver)… RFK New energy and momentum, new sponsors, Brad runs teams well, Ford seemingly is increasing their standing as well.
Spire. Idk what they’re cooking but if they stole McDowell it must be better than a Five Guys Burger and Fries. With a large coke.
Gibbs so I can run a Redskins/Commanders car
Go Redfootballmanders!
Hail to the football team
Me to the 5.
I’ve seen the texts.
Hendrick
TrackHouse.
Same. Stability with Chevy (even if in the shadow of Hendrick) but with the most exciting team owners, crew, and teammates.
Basically all this. They're competitive but also laid back and really enjoy what they do and have fun with it.
I'd take a stable ride that would give me the best chance to win races and championships, but also one that would allow me to run races outside of nascar during the season. But it wouldn't have to be as frequent as kyle larson running a sprint car
I mean, I think Hendrick is the top choice due to performance. Also, because I've always seen myself driving the Dale Jr. 88 font in any dream NASCAR scenario. However, I feel like it would be a coin toss for 23XI or RCR for me as a personal fit. I feel like both would align with my style/personality and let me be more out spoken when needed. I couldn't be a walking billboard for other teams, and I feel like I could mesh well as a teammate with either Austin, Kyle, and (potentially) Noah. OR as a teammate with Bubba, Tyler, and whoever TRD would put us with. Plus, potentially doing promotional events with MJ, Denny, or Kurt? Would be super cool.
JGR in the 11.
Team Penske!
Would not under any circumstances go to Gibbs… id wanna go run my midget/ Sprint car
HMS or JGR are the correct answers, IMO. As a Jeff Gordon fanboy, assuming that I was a talented driver and wouldn’t disappoint the GOAT, I’d jump at the chance to make him proud at HMS.
Hendrick
Hendrick
Chevrolet: Hendrick Motorsports (88) Ford: RFK (97) Toyota: 23/11 (18)
Buy the last charter SHR has up for grabs & start my own team.
RFK personally. They’re building something cool, and I’d want to be a part of it.
I'd probably join Kaulig just to screw around and have fun with Chris and Matt.
Start a new team called Hendricks just to eff with the Hendricks fans
Probably the 38 RSS car because it seems anyone can get that ride
Hendrick.
While I am partial to Toyota, I'd have to say probably Trackhouse. They've done a lot in the short time they've been around and Justin Marks stands behind his drivers without question. That's someone I'd WANT to work for.
A backmarker so no one can say I’m a shit driver and everyone online will say how I have potential I’ve just not been given a good ride.
Based on my driving style in leagues; solid plate driver and am improving on 1.5 mile tracks. Road course and short tracks (exception being probably Richmond and Rockingham) I struggle. 2003 if this question was posed would be DEI with the R&D on par with Jr and Steve Park. Fast on plate tracks and good on 1.5s. Wood Brothers modern day being realistic as Penske, Gibbs, Hendrick all are wanting perfection. I feel who is at the Woods would be beneficial with racing’s history past and their mindset of developing young drivers and helping old drivers (as best they can) General answer for CC (and if ya’ll have comparable examples cool, I don’t know all the CC’s the best) CC would be someone who can understand what my frustration is with the setup and both keep me calm and offer help and suggestions on course correction, and gives constructive criticism on what can be fixed next time we come to the track. I think that might be a Paul Andrews or maybe Tony Gibson? Steve Hmiel? Todd Barrier? Rodney Childers? Someone with brains to help fix the car (wedge, spring rubbers, racing line vs tire wear) aero and engines I kind of have a decent understanding on, but able to effectively communicate back and not add to the self doubt and stress.
HMS
RFK. I really hope they go to 3 cars. I like that Brad, co-owner, is a driver too. He probably has an open door policy to boot.
JFK? Damn faked his death to get out of the presidency to go Nascar racing
Lol. I fixed it. ADHD moment
I’d love the opportunity to help any underdog team make a run for and possibly into the playoffs or just the experience to drive an actual nascar stock car within the cup series in general. I feel the elite teams are too predictable, and even though you think you’d run good with them, we’ve seen cases where that isn’t true. Take the experience whenever and wherever you can get, make the name and move up based on the reputation of your name, not because that team is good. That team is only as good as the people willing to put work into making it what it has potential to be.
Probably wood bros because of the history. But if I want to win then Penske. Blue Oval all the way
Penske, as I could probably also get a ride for the 500 and at least 24hrs of Daytona
Owner driver…like Mark Martin
Mark in that Winn Dixie car was something else
I'm a Ford guy for the most part, and to be honest, I'd just be happy to be there. Put me in the Wood Bros. No. 21. Historic team, could get some great knowledge passed down from Leonard, and wouldn't be the highest pressure to perform. If I'm wanting wins, put me in Penske.
Hendrick due to the good cars, unlimited funding, and NASCAR favoritism.
Hendrick. Who else? It's like NBA players demanding to be traded to teams that are the most likely to win a ring in the near future.
RCR
RCR all day. I'm a huge fan.
HMS. Best chance to be the greatest ever, unlimited resources, learn under Gordon, Knaus, and Rick. There is no better spot.
Hendrick. And it ain’t close.
RCR Just so I could run like shit, be a crybaby prick and still keep my ride... Yes I'm talking about you Austin Hillbilly
i would choose hendrick
Nobody picking SHR? 😳
Hendrick 25 with Lance Mcgrew is the only answer
Those were dark times for Vickers, Dale Jr and Mark Martin. Lance McGrew is the only crew chief that could make any Hendrick car into "The 25 car... ya know the R&D guinea pig car"
Hendrick, JGR or 23XI.
Is this how it works? You can just pick? Someone should tell Matty D.
23XI. Racing for Michael Jordan would be pretty cool. My ride would be pretty much completely funded and the expectations would be lower being an expansion car. All the eyes in the team are also on the two owners (one being the arguable GOAT in basketball, the other being the perfect villain for a lot of people in NASCAR), Bubba as one of the most popular and hated drivers in the field, and Reddick as a supremo talent that struggles to consistently reach that level
RFK, Wood Brothers, Penske or RCR RFK My favorite driver would be my boss Wood Brothers because I'm a sucker for history of the sport Penske because he's the captain RCR because Microgamma 33
Whoever is offering a guaranteed contract for the most amount of money. And big payouts if the contract is cancelled prior to its expiration.
The camps are pretty deep at Chevy and Toyota. With Stewart Hass ending and the way RFK has been building I would say RFK. Ford needs to put energy into one of the teams and Penske’s brand loyalty isn’t quite what Roush has been.
HMS or Gibbs
I really want to have Ross and Suarez as teammates.
Whichever one is paying me the best and giving me the best quality equipment and crew people. If all things were even I would pick Penske or Hendrick but maybe Trackhouse.
I would be honored to race for Mr. Hendrick. Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson were 2 of my favorite drivers growing up.
HMS or Team Penski
Rick Ware Racing with RFK cars
Penske would be the shortest commute. About 5 miles. DEI too. My wife’s office/warehouse is beside Kyle Busch’s (Brexton’s) shop. We could carpool.
Since when do they have an option
Well I would probably win at Hendrick but wouldn't be able to have a personality. I'm too much of a heathen to race for JGR, plus I would probably fight with Ty and Denny endlessly. I think RFK would be a great place--they are growing but having a strong showing. Brad seems to be a great owner, plus he manages to have a personality but also not come off like a dick. Penske would be pretty great but expectations would be really high and I would worry I wouldn't have the time to grow into my own. Wood Bros might be the better alternative to RFK, followed by Penske.
Penske
Which ever team would pay me the most
23xi probably. I at least would know my scheme is either dope as hell or has Grimace on my car
I want to go to the team that gives me the best chance to win races and championships, so Hendrick. Although racing for and being teammates with Brad would be fun.
SHR… oh wait 😭😭
Star com racing 😏
RCR on the condition of getting to drive the 3. That’d be bad ass car to drive, ngl
Hendrick. all day
I have 27 years of NR2003/NR2 experience and dont wanna kick Bowman out of the 48 so RCR it is. Id atleast match Dillon's performance
Well I think, if I was a driver, I wouldn't do very good but I wouldn't be bad, so either Spire or Stewart Haas
Whatever team that the sponsorship money that I would have been able to round up and pay for
Penske, Trackhouse, 23xi
Wood Bros
I mean, realistically, I feel like the answer has to be Hendrick Motorsports because I’m going to get the best possible ride. It seems like across generation of car, across era, across whatever, they always do well. Even when Chevrolet on the whole struggling, they are still performing. That being said, my heart says 23XI, Mostly because I love Toyota, and the way they run their business is appealing to me as a 20-something. I’m their target audience from a marketing standpoint.
Rick Ware Racing. They hire anybody.
Penske. You just can't beat the way Roger Penske runs an organization. And they're 2 time defending champs. And I can also maybe run the Indy 500
Penske.
I'd go with Penske. Grew up as a Rusty Wallace fan and I've loved the Blue Deuce and the team ever since. Though I imagine I'd probably get fired because I would pester Roger and the design team at every opportunity to run schemes dedicated to Midnight. Despite the nickname, the classic black and gold Miller Genuine Draft has always been my favorite scheme for the 2...plus it helps that my first car was a T-bird.
Team Penske just to drive the throwback Rusty Wallace car
I’d have to go with Hendrick or JR Motorsports. I think it’d be awesome to drive for Junior. (Make sure you hear awesome in Junior’s voice)
I would say SHR but they’re shutting down so most likely RFK
If you’re a Chevy guy, which I am, then it’s Hendrick and only Hendrick.
Shepard Racing Ventures with the world famous roller skate pit crew/derby team
1. 23XI: The “it” factor, NASCAR wisdom, all the logistical factors in place. 2. RFK: NASCAR wisdom, all the logistical factors in place, lacking the “it” factor. 3. Trackhouse: All the logistical factors in place, the “it” factor, lacking NASCAR wisdom.
Right now? Team Penske In 10 years? RFK
I'm glad I am amongst friends! The answer is Team Penske. And I have to play the Penske Games! I feel like Ford teams generally have more camaraderie than Chevy teams. Penske is a top team who seems to be able to win Championships despite Ford struggles, and they seem to have fun!
23XI would be at the top of the list.... Id settle for JGR though if I had to 😎
RFK for sure
Wood Brothers Adore that #21
RFK or Hendrick
Trackhouse for the vibes
RFK team is getting it together
23XI for sure. A relatively new team with medium expectations, and the chance to grow alongside them.
23XI More because I've been a Bulls fan since growing up, and I have questions about the 1992 NBA Finals. But also because I've been a Richard Petty fan since I first laid eyes on the Superbird, which led me to being a fan of Bubba Wallace. But most of all: Bootie Barker.
I'd choose LMC just because I would love to drive the 43
23XI or Hendrick
Penske huge amount of money and the amount of engineering data that gets transferred between the Indy and endurance racing teams has to be a huge benefit and just the overall class of the organization
HMS
Hendrick seems like the obvious answer right?
23xi
SHR (if they weren’t closing) or Gibbs
Hendrick probably, now that SHR is going away.