Mears signs with RCR?

Question

Fox Sports is now reporting that Casey Mears has reached a deal with RCR: http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/8458982?MSNHPHMA

"Casey Mears will drive the No. 07 Jack Daniels Chevrolet in 2009 and beyond, a source from Richard Childress Racing confirmed late Saturday night."

The article also explains why he will be taking over the 07 and Bowyer will be moving to the 33:

"According to sources familiar with the agreement, General Mills required a driver [for the fourth RCR car they would sponsor] that could contend for a top 12 position in the standings to fill the seat. Clint Bowyer, the current driver of the No. 07 RCR entry, fits such demands."

That almost makes sense. My question is:

How many of you will update your wardrobe, your bedding, your shower curtains, your pajamas, and your die-cast collections - for either Mears or for Bowyer?

Keeping up with all of Mears' new numbers and sponsors is getting expensive...

;-)

Answer 1

I wish Mears luck in his new ride,,, but,, all this happening with Clint

Bowyer being shuffled around to the 33 car and making Bowyer fans

buy new merchendise would not have happened if Hendrick hadn't been politically correct and kicked Kyle Busch out for over rated Dale Jr. and then put Mears into the 5 car and not given him enough time

to establish himself and then to please Jr., thrown Mears out so that

has been Mark Martin could have 1 more chance at that elusive championship!

The whole sport has become a soap opera ! It has gone from being

a sport to " how the wheel turns"!!!  

I am going to use the word that my hubby says that I say to much:

the drama and political correctness of this sport has become "sickening"!!!

Answer 2

It is sad to see Casey leaving HMS but good to see he is going to a good team such as RCR. I like Casey and would like to see him succeed. Maybe like Kyle he will find a new seat and all just the thing for winning.

I though CAsey was a good fit at HMS and a good friend of Dale's. Doesn't mean they can't still be but I didn't see him leaving HMS.

And I guess those that follow Casey will, like the rest of us, update their collections...

Good luck to you all today and may your favorite driver finish behind mine!!!!!!!

Answer 3

dalejr4ever, it looks like UPS is going over to Roush and David Ragan.

Answer 4

Casey Mears stinks!

lol  Straight up.

Answer 5

I am happy he is leaving the Hendrick #5. Sad for a great like Mark Martin.

I am looking to see if Casey takes off with a team that will actually give him something to drive.

Answer 6

I don't believe it.  Oh well.  I wish him luck.  I thought RCR would go with a younger driver.  Mears is NOT cup material.

No, I am too busy changing  my #20  stuff for #14.

Answer 7

OMG, I just came on here real quick after watching Phelps get #8 in China, I can see Casey being the JD man, so does this mean that Bowyer in the UPS #33, or will Newman at Smokes new team be in the UPS car. Yes,If I were a Casey Mears fans I'd be happy but this guy changes numbers and sponsors more than some people change underwear.. Good night all.

Go Dale Jr & Hms

Answer 8

Tbones right, he sucks.

Answer 9

MRN radio reported this week that RCR was petitioning NASCAR to carry the points over from the 07 to the 33. So that way, when we get to The Daytona 500 in Feb, Clint will already make the field based on owners points in the #33 and Mears in the #07

Answer 10

I knew Casey would go to RCR, but I thought he'd go to the 33. I wish Clint stayed in the No. 07 and Mears went to the 33. I just don't see Casey Mears with a Jack Daniel's car. Oh well. I will remain a fan of him and root for him to get some more wins  

Answer 11

That sucks *** he should go to DEI and RCR should have got Truex.

Answer 12

I'm afraid he'll be thrown around at RCR or they won't stay devoted to him, much like Hendrick has done.

Casey has finished top 15 past two years, One in Ganassi equipment, and the other after being a hair out of the top 35 when he won the Coke 600(He flew up the standings like a rocket after that). I have no doubt in my mind if he could get a few years stability with good equipment and a good team that supports him, he'd have a decent shot at making The Chase.

We'll see how it works. I'm gonna be holding my breath for him the first five races. Especially Daytona.

Answer 13

Wow. I have to say thank you to you for posting this. A few good friends of mine and I have been waiting to hear news on this. Silly season is nuts, I just wish and pray for Jeremy Mayfield to get a ride for 2009.

BTW my two cents.

1. I love casey mears. I always have.

2. I am very happy for Casey.

3. I find it weird that they are doing this to Bowyer it is cruel. He is 13th in pts right now and will be outside of the top 35 come daytona.

4. For some reason I can NOT picture Casey in that black Jack Daniels car and firesuit being sponsored by alcohol, especially since come testing and daytona he will have an INFANT daughter lol.

Answer 14

I think that is a good move on RCR's part for Cheerios but if I was the CEO of JACK DANIELS I think, no I WOULD be upset to loose Clint from my big dollar sponsorship deal. I will be updating my wardrobe, pajamas, color of my real auto, diecast collection, just waiting to see to what....come on Petty Enterprises get a sponsor for 2009! Any of you Bowyer fans need a good deal on Cheerios merchandise??? Free sharpie with every purchase so you can scribble #33 over the #43???

Any takers???? Please!

Answer 15

This is just a source dear. But I cheer for Casey but I just have a t-shirt with him on it nothing major. Thanks for the source, dear!

Answer 16

does that mean my 07 jack daniels shot glass collection will go up or down in value...

i wonder.

the boy has got a famous father

but no one takes the time to bother

to see if he can drive and win

there he goes, "oops traded again"

Answer 17

best not be true

Im a Bowyer fan and dont want him to switch cars.  The 07 is one of the best looking cars out there and him switching to a lame looking Cherrios car wouldnt be cool at all.

Hopefuly they just switch points instead of cars.  Also as a huge RCR fan, I was hoping Newman would come instead of Mears.  

Maybe need a petetion going to keep Mears for taking over that car.