The Nawthun Burton just said KK had the fastest car here. (I would say besides SlowCasey for qualifying anyway)
I just don't have the confidence in KK to even pick him for an "A" driver yet.
I wonder if Napa wanted one of the Hendrick drivers? Or, did they pick an unobtainable one knowing full well they couldn't get him so they could go with Mikey?
I'm going to guess DEI goes after SlowCasey and say farewell, adios and adieu to Napa. Jimmy Elledge rides back in Jr's jet with them after the races. Yes they are related but most of DEI is family anyway so what's wrong with one more in the mix?
Napa will eventually be sorry they left DEI, if they do.
I just don't have the confidence in KK to even pick him for an "A" driver yet.
Doesn't exactly surprise me; the 9 car has always been quick at Indy. FastKasey's just going through the sophomore slump; he'll be good to pick next year :-)
I wonder if Napa wanted one of the Hendrick drivers? Or, did they pick an unobtainable one knowing full well they couldn't get him so they could go with Mikey?
Gordon and Johnson are locked in long-term with their sponsors, and Vickers and Busch are not exactly telegenic-enough to meet NAPA's strategy. The reason I suggested FastKasey was that he has actual high-Q ratings, not merely potential (Seriesly, how many drivers do you see in commercials? There's Kenny Wallace, DJ, Mikey, Jr, and a hint of KK, Happy, and Flash, and really that's it for out-of-the-car driver commercials.)