It seems that Jeff and Jimmie are starting to become competitive rivals, and may be for a few more years to come. With that said, should Jeff sell his share of the 48? It seems more like a conflict of interest for him. When it comes down to it, Jeff definetely prefers to see the 24 win, rather than the 48. And I dont see Jeff celebrating in Victory Lane when Jimmie wins, like most owners do. It also seems a little unfair to Jimmie, to have to compete against Jeff when he is 1/2 owner of his car. If Jimmie wins the chase, and Jeff comes in 2nd, I dont think Jeff will be very happy about that. I dont know, is there something I am missing? Thanks.
2007-10-16 17:21:13 · 18 answers · asked by kris76 4 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
I don't know if selling a business when its so successful, is a good idea. After all, Jimmie Johnson has a lot of driving years left. I'm quite sure Gordon isn't conflicted with his feelings on who he wants to win-himself. I'm also sure that if Gordon isn't in Victory Lane, he wants Johnson to be there and that goes for the Chase also. The thing you may be missing is the money factor-Johnson is making Gorden a lot of money
2007-10-16 21:06:18 · answer #1 · answered by G Y 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Heck no! He is making a ton of money off Jimmy right now. And I have seen Jeff in victory lane with Jimmy. Perhaps you don't see him on TV in victory lane is because he has his own media obligations as well to fulfill first. Trust me, Jeff and Jimmy are both fine with their situation. Rivals I wouldn't use that word, competitors is a more suitable choice of words. And Jeff is a silent car owner if you think about it and leaves all the ownership stuff to Rick Hendrick. Besides in Jeff's defense, when Jimmy wins he thanks Mr H but not Jeff as a car owner. It seems to me more of an ownership on paper not anything more. Jeff really wanted Mr H to take a chance on Jimmy and told him he would put up his own money if Mr H would do so. Jeff and Jimmy are teammates, friends and competitors. Also Jimmy doesn't' jump for joy when Jeff wins either and you don't see him in victory lane with his car owner. It's just business.
2007-10-17 03:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by racegal 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
naw, I think that keeping it there is a good business investment for him! And in a really bad analogy its like going and selling a winning racehorse that keeps winning.. and even though you yourself are competing against it... you still want it to win as much as you want to win. I think thats a weird analogy but gets the point across. Jeff wants to win, Jeff wants his interests to win. Jimmie and Jeff are friends so it's competitive and fun. It's what the sport is all about.. competing to be the best and sometimes one comes out on over the other. But I dont think Jeff would be too upset to see his hard work with Jimmie pay off in the long run... again :)!
2007-10-16 18:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by shattereddreams87 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.This practice has been around since the modern era and restriction of number of teams that on owner can have.
Gordon being shown as owner of the 48 team opens a 5th car at Hendrick Racing.
Other drivers of note that have driven a car but shown as owner of another whe/are;
Dale Earnhardt
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Geoff Bodine
Mark Martin
Kyle Petty
Ken Schrader
Bill Elliot
Though for the most part the teams owned by these drivers were field fillers this practice is a way around a "grey area" in the rules.
2007-10-17 01:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by blakree 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jeff Gordon and Rick Hendrick are co-owners of the #48 Lowe's Impala SS
2016-05-23 02:23:31 · answer #5 · answered by margarite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeff does have an ownership stake still, but it's mostly a paper title. It was done because under the older rules, you could only own 2 cars. So, team owners would list thier drivers or wives or 3rd cousins or whoever as owners as a way to get around the rule. Which is why Mark Martin was listed as years as the owner of Matt Kenseths car.
It's not like when Dale Earnhardt raced for RCR, but owned DEI and it;s 3 cars. That was more of a conflict of interest.
2007-10-16 17:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by Mister Heckles 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are not rivals, they are just competitors in the same sport. Away from the track they are pretty good friends. Jeff was actually one of Jimmie's best men at his wedding. Of course Jeff is not going to go to Winners circle in his fire suit. He is not going to steal any glory from Jimmie's win. I do not think he should sell out is half. He should try to get the rest of the shares as we will see that car in the winners circle more and more.
2007-10-16 17:37:14 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin P 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Second place is the first looser, but Jeff would still be a winner. Why give up a sure thing? By the way I'm not a Jeff or Jimmy fan: just have common sense.
2007-10-16 23:17:57 · answer #8 · answered by sllde 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually, it's more like 75%. Besides, why should he sell? He's effectively doubled his potential for winning championships. And if Jimmie wins? He can celebrate as the owner of record.
2007-10-17 11:08:25 · answer #9 · answered by schizophreniabeatsdiningalone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why? When Jimmie wins, Jeff makes money and besides,
it's a great way to start owning teams for when he retires
from racing. It's a win, win situation for Jeff.
2007-10-17 03:02:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋