Where will Joey Lagano fit into JGR's Cup series Program?

Question

I think he will run some cup races before the end of the season. Will Gibbs run a forth car or will Lagano be in one of the existing cars? I also look for him to be full time Cup next year, so something is going to have to happen or change at JGR!!! Got any ideas because Tony's contract is not up until the end of 2009?

Heard anything about it?

Answer 1

Personality-wise he will fit right in..with the other two egomaniac, overrated, talentless, pieces of c**p...Hamlin and Shurb.

Answer 2

I think that Gibbs will keep him in NNS for the end of this year and end of the coming year then bring him up into Tony's cup ride. I think having him come up this year or next year is a little optimistic, he needs some more time running in the Nationwide series. For a little more practice. I dont know if he would be fully prepared for the more aggressive racers yet.

Answer 3

Kyle is winning more because he has more talent in a stock car than Smoke. Overall Tony is a better all around driver than Kyle but the results this year dont lie in the Cup Series. With that said: I think Lagano WILL be full time in the Series next year because smoke wants out pretty bad. If they are planning on running Lagano a few races this year like has been stated bye Gibbs, do you think they'd run this kid however many races this year and less than 10 next to keep his rookie season status? I dont see that happening, from what I've seen of Joey so far I think he could challenge Smokes rookie record for wins (3). Hearing Hendrick told Casey to start looking kind of perked my ears up. My 1st thought was Smoke to own part of CNC/HAAS and drive for Hendrick since Hendrick is the supplier of their motors, kind of like Dales deal in the Nationwide series. I know the current rumor is Martin-Keselowsi, but I guess we'll wait and see :). Just for the record I'm a Hendrick fan who hates JR LMAO. Have a good one.

Answer 4

If he continues to drive like he is, he can have anyones car that he wants in the Gibbs stable...........

Answer 5

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Answer 6

i think gibbs will bring him up slow and let him get some experience before bringin him to the big show , but when he does make the move id say thats when gibbs will start his 4th team to even up with Hendrick, RCR and roush who already have 4

Answer 7

There's now way any Gibbs driver will give up their seats so he'll have to run a fourth car. Gibbs has said they plan on him running some Cup races this year but they haven't said where or when yet. Next year I'm sure he'll run Cup but whether it's in a fourth car or Tony's, all depends on what Tony is going to do. My guess would be Tony will move on and Gibbs won't mind letting him out of his contract early with Joey coming.

Answer 8

Logano won't be in the JGR if Tony stays.

Logano will either be in the 20 next year or the 33 car for Hendrick.

Answer 9

Yes Gibbs has already said they are going to try to get Logano into some races this year, towards the end of the season.

I do not see him going full time next year. I think Gibbs realizes that he needs a full Nationwide season under his belt before throwing Joey into the fire with the big boys.