Post by labontefanboy on Feb 9, 2014 19:04:10 GMT -5
Rumor: "Buschwhacking" to become logistically impossible
Reports circulating around the NASCAR Busch Series garage area on Friday morning indicate that NASCAR has sent a memo to teams informing them that drivers attempting to run both the Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series schedules full-time will find themselves in a logistical nightmare. One team employee, who was speaking on condition of anonymity, said "I can't say a whole lot, but they told us that there are 12 weekends with the two series in different locations and one of them will be split between Florida and California". That rumor seems to show that NASCAR is indeed making a legitimate attempt to cut down on what has been termed "Buschwhacking" - full-time Cup Series veterans dropping down to NASCAR's second-tier series and dominating events. Many critics say it is equivalent to a MLB veteran playing in AAA games - although NASCAR officials have repeatedly denied there is a problem. Fans, however, have been pushing hard for NASCAR to implement some kind of change to let younger drivers have more of a shot, and this rumor appears to be the sanctioning body's response. Right now, only David Ragan and Clint Bowyer are scheduled to attempt to full slate of double duty, but two of the top free agents available, Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards, have both expressed a strong desire to run full-time in the Nationwide Series next year. Mike Helton declined to comment on the report, saying "we'll comment on it when we release the schedule". When asked when the schedule could be released for next season, Helton said "anywhere from tomorrow to eight months from now. Once all the races have lined up sponsorship we'll let you know." That statement indicates NASCAR has finalized its contracts with racetracks, giving a little truth to the rumor. (FoxSports.com) (5/11/07)
Reports circulating around the NASCAR Busch Series garage area on Friday morning indicate that NASCAR has sent a memo to teams informing them that drivers attempting to run both the Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series schedules full-time will find themselves in a logistical nightmare. One team employee, who was speaking on condition of anonymity, said "I can't say a whole lot, but they told us that there are 12 weekends with the two series in different locations and one of them will be split between Florida and California". That rumor seems to show that NASCAR is indeed making a legitimate attempt to cut down on what has been termed "Buschwhacking" - full-time Cup Series veterans dropping down to NASCAR's second-tier series and dominating events. Many critics say it is equivalent to a MLB veteran playing in AAA games - although NASCAR officials have repeatedly denied there is a problem. Fans, however, have been pushing hard for NASCAR to implement some kind of change to let younger drivers have more of a shot, and this rumor appears to be the sanctioning body's response. Right now, only David Ragan and Clint Bowyer are scheduled to attempt to full slate of double duty, but two of the top free agents available, Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards, have both expressed a strong desire to run full-time in the Nationwide Series next year. Mike Helton declined to comment on the report, saying "we'll comment on it when we release the schedule". When asked when the schedule could be released for next season, Helton said "anywhere from tomorrow to eight months from now. Once all the races have lined up sponsorship we'll let you know." That statement indicates NASCAR has finalized its contracts with racetracks, giving a little truth to the rumor. (FoxSports.com) (5/11/07)