Since Mark Martin will be driving for DEI in 2008, do you think we'll see him in a race in which his engine blows? I have a hard time thinking that a driver like Mark Martin would consider driving a car that might blow up on him. After racing all his life, do you think he would lower himself to substandard equipment. Will blown engines magically stop plaguing DEI, and will it prove a conspiracy?
2007-10-25 17:06:46 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
I do not feel we will see motors blowing consistently like they have with Jr. Sure, and occasional motor is a possibility. From some of the things I have read, I feel that DEI is experimenting and using Jr. as the "rat" so to speak. Putting motors in his car to see how they stand up, and what changes they can make. DEI doesn't lose much this way, because Jr. is not in the chase, and is leaving anyway. Because of Jr., and everything he has gone through this year, it is a possibility that we could see DEI with some of the strongest motors next year. Could be that they have taken all these blown motors apart and learned everything they can from them. But, who knows, shoddy management, and maybe they won't learn a thing, and everything Jr. has gone through this year will be for naught.
2007-10-26 03:40:34 · answer #1 · answered by 4 In A Row (#48JJFan) 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
As to Mark Martin lowering himself--At this stage of his career he just wants to drive part time and DEI fit the bill for him with sharing the 8 car with Aric Amorola. If he still wanted a full time ride he would be with Rousch to this day!!! I dont think he factored in the engine problems with DEI into his decision. But I believe it is a good chance he will blow up an engine next year.!!!!!
2007-10-26 08:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by Ed P 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
...I hope DEI has their engine problems worked out by then. Having a veteran like Mark Martin behind the wheel is good for DEI. It allows them to compare his driving skills that he has accumulated though out the years using their equipment.
...If they still can't be competitive then maybe Teresa and Dale Jr can lighten up on each other and get to the real root of their personal and business problems.
...The blown engines could magically stop anytime as soon as they find the problems and correct engine package.
2007-10-26 00:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by Tina 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
With DEI and RCR getting their engines from the same department/builders, maybe they can work out the engineering problems by next year.
I believe that engine and parts stamina is a part of racing in every series, NASCAR, Indy, and F-1 all included, so, to be competitive, somebody in the engine department has to step up.
2007-10-26 06:05:55 · answer #4 · answered by jgrevinjim 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yep, the engine problems will plague DEI into the 2008 season, too
2007-10-26 15:46:22 · answer #5 · answered by tuberk768 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think DEI and RCR will get this together in the off season, get to the bottom of this engine problem crap, cause if they don't I feel so bad for Mark...If this crap keeps up look for Truax Jr to get the "h" out of DEI.. It would be wild to see all the engine problems end once Jr is at HMS...going to be a interesting 2008 season..
Go Dale Jr & HMS in 2008
2007-10-26 12:06:50 · answer #6 · answered by Go Team Penske 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It took me by surprise when Mark decided to race for DEI. I like and have alot of respect for Mark I like Jr. too. I wish them both the best.
T4
2007-10-26 07:33:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if I were him
if i had 2 blown engines at halfway in the season DONT LEAVE
or you'll get 5 ( and counting ) more blown engine before season's out
mark martin is one of the best, i hope he can do some good with the number 8
martin is awesome
2007-10-26 00:16:12 · answer #8 · answered by Junior Nate 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think Mark will clutch the engines,and destroy them,like Jr. may be right now. Mark's doing this maybe as a favor to Dale Sr. Mark's somebody you can trust,and Dale Sr. knew that. their may have been an agreement made between the two,if things started going bad. Never know??
2007-10-26 14:36:13 · answer #9 · answered by Bow-legged Snake 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
DEI will be done R&D'ing engines by then. And besides
I don't think that Mark will put up with his engines being
blown up.
2007-10-26 14:09:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋