Carl Edwards racing for Gibbs next year

It's only a coincidence, but it is funny that he will be sponsored by a big Telecommunications group.  I bring it up because all the cable and T-Com companies are merging where there are only several options in the market, and it seems like that's what's happening to Nascar.  Hendricks, Gibbs, Penske, Stewart Haas next year will dominate with a couple of random guys sprinkled in (Bowyer, Larson, Newman, etc).  Don't know if it's good or bad for the sport to have less teams, but more drivers on those teams.

agree but Gibbs r&d better get there shitttt together quick or they will look like Childress and Roush  I know a win is a win but if u take a look at Kyle's win this year wayyyyy back at Fontana Jimmie lead half the race blew a tire with 8 to go then Jeff took over the lead was coming to the white flag and Truex wrecked setting up a gwc which Kyle moved his brother out of the way and lead 1 lap for the victory... Denny's win was at Dega which we all know any1 can win there, Kenseth still trying to win his 1st    I feel Gibbs has falling behind especially on the cookie cutter tracks and that is usually where the championship is 1 and lost!!!! 

I am surprised Penske hasn't started a 3rd team yet u have to believe that is down the road the way they r running... I read somewhere that maybe Penske/Roush merger but that wouldn't b possible with 5 teams... 

Those are great points about Gibbs.  They have struggled, but I have to believe they are just having an off year and they'll bounce back soon.  Too much talent and in that team for them to be struggling for too long.

If I'm Penske, I wouldn't see any upside to merging with Roush.  Their cars have been junk this year, their crews have been mediocre at best with adjustments and pit stops, and Roush is losing his good drivers and replacing them with young guys that haven't shown much. 

I'm not sure what the future is for Childress, but rumors have been for a while that all his grandkids will be driving for him soon.  If that's the case, Penske could start another team with Newman.  Newman has been fantastic this year (under the radar as well) and seems to be getting everything possible out of that car.  With a Penske car the quality of Logano and Keselowski, I think that team could be 3 legit championship contenders.  It's a longshot possibility, but anything's possible...maybe looking ahead to 2016.

have no idea if Newman maybe already burned his bridges at Penske not sure what terms he left there on, I know he didn't like sharing info with Rusty or Kurt when he was there...   

I think the jury is still out on the SHR team fellas.

Harvick is without a doubt championship material..Danica though is a joke and only there for marketing. Kurt is capable but not sure about his crew and do you guys think Tony will ever return to the track? And if he does do you think he'll be the same "aggressive' driver he once was?

Some folks say he's done.

 

Newman wont go back to Penske. Third car will be Blaney. Penske very happy with his 2 cars so why change what is working very well

I could c a merger with wood brothers/Penske but it would b with Roger having the final say so n major decisions