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Question

When a driver switches teams for races, (ie.Kyle driving for not only JGR, but Braun and Billy Ballew) aren't they supposed to be at least the same manufacturer?

*I know, all of those are Toyota*

I ask because Marc Davis is a JGR driver and is apparently driving in the truck race for Randy Moss. Randy Moss has a Chevy team.

Isn't that some kind of conflict of interest or something?

Answer 1

I don't know about racing or anything but I admire you.  You're the coolest chick ever!

Answer 2

hmmm idk really know how to answer that lol

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Answer 3

You don't have to.  

Answer 4

In a perfect world, a driver will drive the same make in all series. But, in the rare cases where a driver has the opportunity to drive another make, all it usually takes is permission from his primary team and some of the higher ups of his primary manufacturer. A recent example was Boris Said at Watkins Glen last month. The race was rained out, so his #60 Ford failed to make the race. Kyle Petty came to him to see if he wanted to take over the #45 Dodge for the race. Boris Said had to go get permission from the Ford guys in order for him to drive a Dodge in the race.

So, yes, I am sure JGR and Toyota have given Davis the go ahead, or else he wouldnt be driving for Randy Moss...

Answer 5

it's something written into the various contracts that drivers and teams have - with each other, with the manufacturers, and with the sponsors. the boris said example above hits the nail on the head for someone of boris' stature. i don't know that marc davis would have such a restrictive portion of any contract he may have, but if he does, i'm sure joe and jd worked it out with toyota.

now someone like kyle or denny, it would probably take a little more work and incentive for a manufacturer to let them drive another manufacturer's car - they don't even like them driving anything but toyotas off the track, but again, there are provisions that can be made. tony stewart still had connections with chevy - both in ads (armor-all) and for the teams he owns. if i'm correct, kyle must have something similar because his late model team (kb motorsports) runs chevys.

rusty wallace was discussing this earlier with respect to david stremme. he was talking about how stremme will drive dodges for penske in cup, but will continue to drive chevys for him in the nationwide series. being bestest friends, i'm sure rusty and the captain will figure something out. even funnier was a bit i read in yet another tony stewart article, in the latest "men's journal," where tony wanted to go get a fish fillet sandwich at mcdonald's. he had to be careful not to be seen or photographed there because of some portion of his sponsorship/team agreement with subway.

Answer 6

It depends on their contract with their team and sponsors for their main ride.

I would imagine the top drivers have something in their contract that prevents them from driving for another manufacturer or conflicting sponsor.

The younger guys probably don't.  Seat time and development is most important for them.  Gibbs knows Davis needs seat time and that is more important than demanding he drive a Toyota.  I think Almindinger drove a Ganassi Dodge in Nationwide last year too.

Answer 7

when your contract is up and the team doesnt renew you. you are a free agent just like other sports you can look for other teams and sign with any team and car make money talks