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Now that Penske has 3 could Ganassi sign a 3rd?

Whatever Joel

Posted: 19 November 2009 05:47 PM

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Let's face it, with 3 drivers Penske is going to put a death grip on the Championship. Could Chip look for a 3rd driver to even the odds a little more in his favor?

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SteveLevin

Posted: 19 November 2009 05:59 PM

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Of course...that's why Danica isn't announced at AGR.

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Posted: 19 November 2009 06:06 PM

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Depends on the sponsorship and who brings a fat check to Chip in order to get him to okay a 3rd car.

Viso seems to have some sponsorship but a good million dollar question would be how much would it take for Chip to be able to run a 3rd car properly without taking away resources from Dario and Scott team.

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Posted: 19 November 2009 06:28 PM

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Ganassi really doesn't need another car. He has the top two drivers in the series.

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Posted: 19 November 2009 06:43 PM

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Anything is possible. Why would having 3 cars give Penske a death grip on the chamionship? AGR has 4 cars and they were not close.

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Posted: 19 November 2009 07:01 PM

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cliffc - 19 November 2009 06:43 PM
Anything is possible. Why would having 3 cars give Penske a death grip on the chamionship? AGR has 4 cars and they were not close.

AGR hasn't been on the same level as Penske in the last 2 years. We could be wrong and Penske could have a horrible year next year but, I wouldn't bank on it.

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Posted: 19 November 2009 07:51 PM

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Chip isn't going to field a third unless the money is right, and I think that's a long shot. His asking price is probably pretty high, too.

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Posted: 19 November 2009 08:23 PM

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So was Penske's, but he got it.

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Posted: 19 November 2009 08:45 PM

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smuff76 - 19 November 2009 08:23 PM
So was Penske's, but he got it.

I highly doubt it. Verizon was already sponsor in the Penske organization. Its more of a one year, thank for 2008 deal for Power. With the possibility of replacing Briscoe in 2011 depending on his performance.

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Posted: 19 November 2009 08:50 PM

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Chip is not going to add a third car just because Penske has three. It's a matter of sponsorship, not competitive advantage.

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Posted: 19 November 2009 08:58 PM