Say it ain't so!

“We’re going to do everything we can [to race],” Gordon said Friday
at Dover International Speedway. “If I was to miss races, they would be
the weakest races [to get sponsorship] NASCAR has. Our goal is to race,
and that’s what I desire to do. We’re going to continue to do that until
it becomes financially not possible to do that.”

Gordon wouldn’t pinpoint a specific race where he might have to stay home. He said he would not start-and-park.

“We’re still trying to sell races,” Gordon said. “We’re going to run until we can’t run. That’s the best answer I can give.”

Gordon does have commitments for some off-road events. During the race at Pocono in June, Gordon will miss track activity Friday and Saturday so he can run the Baja 500. Michael Waltrip will
practice and qualify the car for him, Gordon said.

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The end of the world as we know it.... Mikey in Robby's car.

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Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on May 15, 2010 at 9:35pm

Not a big Mikey fan, but have to admit that sponsors love him. Having Mikey getting air time and love from DW won't hurt RGM at all with companies looking at entry level opportunities.

This might explain why DW has been saying nice things lately at Robby...

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Permalink Reply by Matt on May 15, 2010 at 9:59pm

I can't wrap my head around this one. Pj wasn't available? There might be more behind this than we know at this point. Just my opinion. To clarify, I don't even have any strong feelings about Waltrip either way, my issue is you cannot convince me this is the best option out there.

This is either completely for publicity, or there is other future plans. Too high profile just for a "convinient sub."

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Permalink Reply by TOG on May 15, 2010 at 10:04pm

1) RGM Car chief/spotter Jason Overstreet is an ex-MWR employee. He gets to work with a driver he knows the ins & outs with. Automatic comfort zone with the 2 day driver.

2) Mikey is already going to be there.

3) Mike will talk it up all week, plus during the telecast for SPEED. Good exposure for Robby's BAJA deal, because MW will talk about Robby being in Baja.

Its a win/win.

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Permalink Reply by d7lee on May 15, 2010 at 10:57pm

ding! winner! you get the prize tog! the prize=more people asking why this is a good idea. lol.

the only real question i have is how will mikey fit in robby's seat?

sorry, still have lots of jim beam black that i go through. haha.

but all 3 points are dead on. and a good move by robby. publicity will be great from mikey on tv, especially if robby wins baja.

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Permalink Reply by deantac on May 17, 2010 at 12:38pm

Shit there goes three of the five FAQ

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Permalink Reply by TOG on May 17, 2010 at 1:04pm

There might be 10 FAQ for this weekend.

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Permalink Reply by MIke F on May 17, 2010 at 1:13pm

Yea, like maybe Toyota is going to pony up for some off-road stuff now that Hummer is out. And since Yota is writing the checks, he does what they want!

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Permalink Reply by Paul on May 15, 2010 at 10:46pm

Great stratigic move. His car is on the pole this weekend so MWR's understanding of the Toyota chassis does not dissapoint. Life as a lone wolf is easier said than done. Five years ago is just that, the past. Bring the positive publicity! Arch rivals unite.

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Permalink Reply by Ben Cartwright on May 16, 2010 at 12:38am

excuse me for posting druunk but...

if mikey help out robby.... A GOOD THING!!!!

people like mikey and robby

robby needs all help he can get.... even from hannible lecter or freddy krueger

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Permalink Reply by Ben Cartwright on May 16, 2010 at 12:54am

is this really good thing?

somebody tell me

before I pass out of ddrinking..

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Permalink Reply by Garrett Gleason on May 16, 2010 at 1:29am

It can't hurt, he has more cup experience than PJ Jones, plus Mikey has all those TV connections that sponsors like, and is the owner of a successful cup series operation