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Old 10-29-2003, 09:25 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Pontiac Out of NASCAR

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.

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wonder why they did this?
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Old 10-29-2003, 09:37 AM   #3 (permalink)
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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?
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I can remember when Harry Gant used to drive a buick.

Damm I'm getting old!
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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.
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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
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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.

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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.

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