Pontiac Out of NASCAR

[Zippy]

Today's Detroit News reports that Pontiac has pulled out of NASCAR after a 50 year association with them.

This leaves Chevrolet as the only GM brand on the popular NASCAR circuit.

Zippy

[1baduramax]

wonder why they did this?

[Wingnut]

When Tony Stewart won the championship and the next year Joe Gibbs went from Pontiac to Chevy...they seem to be on the slide.

With no more Firebird...what's up Pontiac?

[gmblack3]

I can remember when Harry Gant used to drive a buick.

Damm I'm getting old!

[Wingnut]

Originally posted by gmblack3
I can remember when Harry Gant used to drive a buick.

Damm I'm getting old!

Yea I forgot about that one....i was "real" young.

[Andy Cravens]

Yea its a shame. I think the real reason might have something to do with Toyota entering the circuit soon. Chevy will carry GM's flag proudly

[Zippy]

Originally posted by YELLOW405Z
wonder why they did this?

To quote the article: "We'll be looking for racing venues that are more consistent with these products," Pontiac-GMC marketing director Bob Kraut said.

My translatation: "the boss says...cut costs."

Pontiac NASCAR drivers: John Andretti, Johnny Benson, Ricky Craven, and Jerry Nadeau.

Zippy

[rpallas]

I think they should go to F1. They already have paddle shifters in their widetrack whatever that thing is.

Nice job on the GTO too. They managed to make the Holden Monaro look like an overpriced Grand Am.

Bob