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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Joe Gibbs Racing announced yesterday that in 2008, they will be switching to Toyota. Anyone have any opinions of this???
I watched the press conference yesterday and just kind of sat there shocked. I had heard speculation of it but never thought they'd do it. Toyota hasn't done a whole lot in cup but after a couple years in the truck series, they are leaders. Toyota is moving up in Busch too. I guess they'll win in cup eventually. It seems to me this is JD Gibbs way of trying to put his mark on NASCAR - to be the first cup team to have a winning package with Toyota. He mentioned several times during the press conference of wanting a more leadership role with a manufacturer and with so many teams driving GM's, it wasn't possible with them.
Stewart and Hamlin were interviewed and said they were happy with the decision. My boy Tony could drive a Yugo and win the Nextel cup I think Hamlin is just putting on a happy face - judging his body language during the interview (arms folded and eyes looking around alot while speaking) or maybe its just he doesn't have the poise of the others yet.
It will be interesting next year for sure with Kyle Busch joining the team. In case you were wondering - even if he is a JGR driver - I will not be routing for him
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I heard this a couple weeks ago. They touched on the subject last week on Inside Nextel Cup. It's a decision that was not made lightly I'm sure, but if anyone can win a series in a Toyota it's Tony. Not many Toyota drivers are doing well this season, but with Joe Gibbs behind them, I think the whole team will do GREAT next season.
I am still aggravated at JGR for switching from PONTIAC to Chevrolet a few years ago.... I don't care if GM didn't feel like supporting both body styles. I'll root for Tony still, but won't be too excited cheering a CAMRY (yeah, that's the first car that comes to my mind when I'm thinking RACE CAR ) racing around the track.
I was pretty shocked at the announcement even though Baby Busch kind of ruined it when he "announced" it at California. I wasn't thilled when Toyota came to Busch and Cup but you can't stop it.
I had heard rumors that Tony was not really happy with it, especially with his existing Chevy ties in the midget series and such.
And Crystal: I am so glad to hear you will not be rooting for the baby Busch.
My boy Tony could drive a Yugo and win the Nextel cup
I'd actually like to see that.
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It will be interesting next year for sure with Kyle Busch joining the team. In case you were wondering - even if he is a JGR driver - I will not be routing for him
And . . . booooooooooooo. Not a fan of the Busch boys. :
Our family are big "bowtie" car fans. It was hard to watch Waltrip this year in a Toyota so seeing Tony in one will be very strange!
With Kyle Busch becoming Tony's teammate and Jr. being put in the Gordon, J Johnson stable, lots of those on track bumps and tactics are sure going to change next year!
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I think Hamlin is just putting on a happy face - judging his body language during the interview (arms folded and eyes looking around alot while speaking) or maybe its just he doesn't have the poise of the others yet.
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