Fearless prediction
There will be more wrecks in 2007.
That's because Todd Bodine is coming back to the Cup series. Yeah, I know he's tearing it up in the Truck Series. In Cup, though, the guy was a menace.
In 2004, he finished 3 of 21 races. That's right - 18 DNFs. He was a one-man yellow-flag bringer-outer. In 2003, his last full season in Cup, he had 8 DNF wrecks in 35 races.
Maybe he learned something in Trucks? We'll see. I hope so. NASCAR has enough recklessness as it is.
The full release, complete with boilerplate I'm-happy-to-have-this-opportunity quotes, after the jump.
GERMAIN RACING MOVING INTO NEXTEL CUP SERIES IN 2007
CONCORD, N.C. (June 2nd, 2006) -- Germain Racing announced today that it will be part of NASCAR'S Car of Tomorrow program by running a partial Nextel Cup schedule in 2007 with a Toyota Camry and driver Todd Bodine.
Germain Racing currently fields two Toyota Tundra teams in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driven by series points-leader Todd Bodine and
Ted Musgrave, who is second in the points standings. The team has been very successful in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, which has influenced Germain Racing's decision to expand its racing program into
the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. As with their truck program, the Germain Racing team will lease its engines from TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development).
"We're extremely excited to be joining the Nextel Cup Series and running in select races next year," said Bob Germain. "The fact that it's a completely new program will level the playing field a little and allow us to be more competitive. Plus with the limited schedule, we can continue to focus on truck racing as we expand our team to the next level."
Germain Racing's driver, Todd Bodine who is currently leading the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver points will drive the Germain Racing Toyota Camry in 2007. Bodine will drive the partial NASCAR Nextel Cup schedule as well as continue to complete a full season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next year.
"I look forward to running our Tundra again next year as well as help Germain Racing build a new NASCAR Nextel Cup program," said Todd Bodine.
Heading up the Germain Racing NASCAR Nextel Cup program will be GM, Mike Hillman, Sr. Hillman will oversee both the Craftsman Truck Series
program and its Nextel Cup program for Germain Racing.
"I am very excited about getting back into NASCAR Nextel Cup racing,"
said Mike Hillman, Sr. "This is a great opportunity for us here at
Germain Racing to build our Cup program slowly. We want to bring the
success of our truck program into our Cup program. It is going to be
an even busier season for us next year, but I am looking forward to it."
Germain Racing has obtained some associate sponsorship for its NASCAR Nextel Cup program but is still actively seeking a primary sponsor.
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I have to admit that I too, am thrilled about Todd Bodine entering the Cup Series. He is not only an excellent, talented driver...the addition of his colorful personality will make the races even more captivating.
I think the '07 season will be one of the most exciting, controversial and competetive season's in the history of NASCAR. Just one of my many predictions yet to come. Be they right or wrong:)
AND yes...I publically and apologetically admit that I was wrong about Jimmy Johnson being second forever. I was correct however, in predicting that this season he and Chad, both personally and professionally, had the potential to overcome anything if they made the right choices. They did!!
Posted on December 3, 2006 9:22 AM