2007-09-05 09:45:38 · 8 answers · asked by Redsox R #1 2 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
By removing Pontiac, GM is better able to take the manufacturers trophy because all the GM teams are now Chevrolet.
2007-09-05 09:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
GM Strengthens Chevrolet NASCAR Program in 2004; No Pontiac Support UPDATES: Following the end of the 2003 NASCAR season, GM will consolidate its resources in NASCAR to exclusively support the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and further advance and solidify the dominant position enjoyed by Chevrolet in this series. "GM Racing will focus its 2004 NASCAR program on the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and will no longer race or support the Pontiac Grand Prix race car," said Doug Duchardt, director of GM Racing. "This transition will enable GM Racing to strengthen its Chevy Nextel Cup program and, at the same time, work with Pontiac on its future racing plans."
2007-09-05 19:31:43 · answer #2 · answered by Charles 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NASCAR had nothing to do with it. General Motors stopped support for the Pontiac's, money and tech. With that, all the Pontiac teams went with Chevy's instead and kept their relationship with G.M.
2007-09-05 18:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by mike the dj 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know Gibbs went from Pontiac to Chevrolet because there were more chevy teams and only a couple Pontiac teams, therefore there was more information available on their performance and aero packages.
2007-09-05 16:58:00 · answer #4 · answered by Big Rick 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
GM wanted to focus on Chevy for Nascar.
Pontiac still runs in other various motor sports.
2007-09-05 16:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by smokinuracing 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
General Motors decided to quit supporting two brands in racing and cut back to just Chevy.
2007-09-05 16:52:01 · answer #6 · answered by jefflawdog 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Poor sponsorship and the models might not have met the criteria for body style.
2007-09-05 16:54:47 · answer #7 · answered by NASCARdomis 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What Douglas said.
2007-09-05 17:12:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋