#36 BDR team shutting down?

[RaikkonenRules]

Saw on Jayski's site that Jeremy Mayfield and the #36 crew could shut down if they didn't make Atlanta. They are still on the Bristol entry list however.

[Jonesi]

Did you read the whole item? The closing down rumor was from a radio show. There's also a contradiction from the Bill Davis Racing web site.

[BenRoethig]

I don't see OTC 360 sticking with them too much longer if they don't start making races real soon. They're spending $20 million plus and getting nothing for their money.

[Jonesi]

I don't see OTC 360 sticking with them too much longer if they don't start making races real soon. They're spending $20 million plus and getting nothing for their money.

What's your source on the $20mil OTC 360 figure? $20million's the ballpark number for the top teams, with a proven record: #24, 48, 20, 6, 17, 8, etc. With Toyota startup money and support, and considering how late the deal was announced, I think they probably took alot less. Maybe in the $6-10mil range. Mayfield's probably not getting big bucks (for Cup), with 5 wins in 14 years, that's not a consistant winner.

[BenRoethig]

It looks like BDR has a clause where even if the sponsors leave, he is required to field two full time teams.

[tstran17_88]

What's your source on the $20mil OTC 360 figure? $20million's the ballpark number for the top teams, with a proven record: #24, 48, 20, 6, 17, 8, etc.

I realize you threw all this out for argument's sake, but the reason the #17 team has multiple primary sponsors (DeWalt, Carhartt, R&L Carriers, USG Sheetrock & Arby’s) is to try and keep up with the #8’s, #20’s, #24’s & #48’s of the world. So it’s unlikely DeWalt is coughing up anywhere near 20 million a year.

[tstran17_88]

P.S. Arby's will be the primary for this weekend's cup race at Bristol for the #17.

[Jonesi]

I realize you threw all this out for argument's sake, but the reason the #17 team has multiple primary sponsors (DeWalt, Carhartt, R&L Carriers, USG Sheetrock & Arby’s) is to try and keep up with the #8’s, #20’s, #24’s & #48’s of the world. So it’s unlikely DeWalt is coughing up anywhere near 20 million a year.

Yes other than AAA #6, Roush gets the budget up there multiple primary partial season sponsors.

[tstran17_88]

Saw on Jayski's site that Jeremy Mayfield and the #36 crew could shut down if they didn't make Atlanta. They are still on the Bristol entry list however.Just a rumor...and that's what Jayski is known for.

[RaceFanStan]

Jeremy Mayfield qualified the #36 Toyota for his 1st race in 2007 @ Bristol.
360 OTC is still on the hood & Mayfield will start 23rd.

but the critics wonder ...
will Mayfield be the 1st caution ?
will Mayfield finish the race ?
if Mayfield finishes, will he be on the lead lap ?
is a top 10 even possible for Mayfield ?

These questions & more will be answered later this afternoon ... :eek:

[Erki]

What an upset it would be if Mayfield won the race... :D :p :

I wonder if #22 and #36 get equal machinery. If they do, Mayfield really got his ass whooped by Blaney. Not that DB is a bad driver... he's been clearly the most competitive Toyota driver this year. :up:

[RaceFanStan]

The odds of Jeremy Mayfield winning is 50-1. :eek:
The favorite is Jeff Gordon @ 4-1. http://www.motorsportforum.com/forums/images/icons/s.gif

[BenRoethig]

What an upset it would be if Mayfield won the race... :D :p :

I wonder if #22 and #36 get equal machinery. If they do, Mayfield really got his ass whooped by Blaney. Not that DB is a bad driver... he's been clearly the most competitive Toyota driver this year. :up:

In a sense they do and they don't. Mayfield and Blaney have very different driving styles, but up until recently had the same equipment.