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June 16, 2021 at
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Posted By: revjimk on June 14 2021 at 08:06:33 PM
I haven't heard Donny "cry" about the engine at all...
That said, I'm wondering how long Stewart's contractual obligations to Ford last?
& I'm curious how Donny would do if he went back to a "Chevy style" engine
But I suspect crew chief is the bigger of the 2 main variables (engine & crew chief)
I don't think he's washed up as a driver at all
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You guys all act like Ricky is just done. He's still with TSR now as the crew chief for the 14. He took some time off when he has cancer but he's been on the road here and there with Donny and last weekend would have been in Knoxville and when he was at home he could watch at home on dirt vision. You don't think those 2 still talk? If Scuba was the problem don't you think he'd be gone? Smoke is super competitive. Donny is super competitive. Its been stated multiple times working some kinks out with the motor program with Shaver has now taken over. These guys are the best in the business. They will figure it out and will win a lot of races again soon.
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June 16, 2021 at
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You must remember Steve goes to race NASCAR and the team owner puts it up for sale and employees quit. Sammy has explained his problem with trucks. cREW PLACED A FRONT END PART ON BACKWARDS AND NO ONE NOTICED IT. His car owner H.A. got pissed and pulled the plug. Steve would have never left WOO had he had known team was for sale.
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June 19, 2021 at
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So I guess Schatz can keep his ride for at least another week now?
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June 19, 2021 at
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Madsen is definitely WoO caliber, it's just About whether Stewart wants to keep 2 cars on the road. Strange that tonight he's racing Madsen is at Knoxville.
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June 25, 2021 at
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June 25, 2021 at
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Posted By: Dryslick Willie on June 16 2021 at 03:23:35 PM
Of course he's going to say it's sweet, and if Tony was hiring anyone to drive one of his cars they would no doubt say the engine is awesome...
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Looks like it was pretty sweet again last night. That 14 was on rails last night and Kerry knew what to do with it. Ricky has him really hooked up!
Let's go Sprint Car Racing!
Knoxville - Best Track In the USA!
Eldora - 2nd Best Track in the USA!
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June 25, 2021 at
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Posted By: RodinCanada on June 13 2021 at 11:49:42 PM
I would assume that Tony Stewart's 14 and 15 would have nearly identical components. Forgive me if I can't see clearly enough from Canada or right me off is a freezing Canuck.
I know I'm only referencing one weekend but Madsen seemed to do better than Donny at Knoxville. I would have assumed the 15 to do significantly better if everything mechanical was equal. Any theories thoughts or suggestions?
And to save the trolls from trolling I am not hunting for Donniy's head. I am aware this is my 1211th attempt to troll Hoseheads.....
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I threw the whole Ford theory out the window a long time ago. They aren't going to drop that motor in the car if it doesn't perform well enough on the dyno. Kerry has been very, very fast since jumping in the other Ford powered car. Donny? I think everyone needs to give him a break. He's been running a long time and is going through his first downturn in his career. It's not the "Ford" motor.
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June 25, 2021 at
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Donny has been better lately, I wouldn't be surprised seeing him go on a bit of a run as it seems Sweet has calmed down a bit and there isn't a dominant team right now.
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June 25, 2021 at
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Posted By: dsc1600 on June 25 2021 at 11:51:41 AM
Donny has been better lately, I wouldn't be surprised seeing him go on a bit of a run as it seems Sweet has calmed down a bit and there isn't a dominant team right now.
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It wouldn't surprise me one bit either. His win at Dubuque, coupled by a dominate performance by Kerry at Jackson, proves there is nothing wrong with the "Ford" powerplant. I would expect him to be a major player in mid-August when I travel to Southern Iowa.
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June 25, 2021 at
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Posted By: dsc1600 on June 25 2021 at 11:51:41 AM
Donny has been better lately, I wouldn't be surprised seeing him go on a bit of a run as it seems Sweet has calmed down a bit and there isn't a dominant team right now.
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Donny was never really "off" to be better lately, he just had some bad luck and couldnt get a win. He has the 2nd most top 5's on the tour with 20, only sweet has more with 22. He's been consistently good
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June 25, 2021 at
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I think we're seeing the results of the 14 car having Ricky as the crew chief. I didn't know he was back out on the tour. Is he also the crew chief on the 15?
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June 25, 2021 at
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Posted By: Kingpin2014 on June 25 2021 at 02:44:31 PM
Donny was never really "off" to be better lately, he just had some bad luck and couldnt get a win. He has the 2nd most top 5's on the tour with 20, only sweet has more with 22. He's been consistently good
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He had a stretch Of 6 races earlier in the year where his best finish was 7th. He was also mediocre at tracks he's been great at in the past, and faded late in races around the time he used to shine. Sure hes having a year many would consider good, but given his lofty standards, he hasn't lived up to it. But you're starting to see some speed and reliability now, so could be a sign of things to come with the Summer of Money upon us.
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June 25, 2021 at
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Posted By: 93Ranger on June 25 2021 at 03:18:52 PM
I think we're seeing the results of the 14 car having Ricky as the crew chief. I didn't know he was back out on the tour. Is he also the crew chief on the 15?
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Two nights in a row for the 14. Ricky has him running!!
Let's go Sprint Car Racing!
Knoxville - Best Track In the USA!
Eldora - 2nd Best Track in the USA!
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June 26, 2021 at
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Posted By: BStrawser26 on June 25 2021 at 06:34:22 AM
Looks like it was pretty sweet again last night. That 14 was on rails last night and Kerry knew what to do with it. Ricky has him really hooked up!
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Doesn't really look like anyone has anything for him either.
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