Yates Racing's David Gilliland remains under contract with team
By SceneDaily Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Yates Racing co-owner Doug Yates says that David Gilliland remains under contract with the organization this season, though he does not have a NASCAR Sprint Cup entry for Gilliland to drive.
Gilliland, 32, drove full time for the team last season, finishing 27th in driver points and 28th in owners points. Those have been moved to the No. 96 team with Bobby Labonte, through an alliance with Hall of Fame Racing. The addition of Paul Menard and the third car have left Gilliland out of the driver lineup heading into the 2009 season. Travis Kvapil, who finished 23rd in the driver standings in 2009, is still driving the No. 28 but is not guaranteed a full schedule this season as the organization continues to seek sponsorship. His points have been moved to the No. 98 of Paul Menard.
“David is still under contract with Yates Racing,” Yates said. “We’re looking for opportunities for David, but just with the way things came together at the end of the year with the Bobby Labonte program [at Hall of Fame Racing] and keeping Travis in the [No.] 28 car, David doesn’t have a ride right now.
“David Gilliland is a great race-car driver. He did an excellent job for Yates Racing last year, and he had our best finish as a team when he was second at Infineon [Raceway]. Hopefully, there’s something out there that we can put together for him or puts him back in the position he wants to be.”
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David Hillier said:
Jan 27, 2009 at 4:49 PMSo him and Kvapil work their tails off last year with hardly any sponsorship and keep the cars in the top 35 and they give the guaranteed rides for Daytona 500 to Menard and Labonte? how is that fair? Under contract yet no car. that makes no sense. at least give him a full time ride in the NNS....at the very least
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» Confirm Abuse ReportDaniel Kelley said:
Jan 27, 2009 at 5:26 PMMenard brought his sponsor with him and Bobby is racing for Hall of Fame in alliance with Yates. And they were able to get a sponsorship for Bobby. I hope that they are able to get a sponsor for Gilliland, it would be a shame if he couldn't get on the track. Both him and Travis did a pretty good job of keeping in the top 35 with only spotty sponsorship.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportRyden Caparelli said:
Jan 27, 2009 at 6:52 PMGilliland never really belonged in Cup anyhow. I mean the only reason this guy was in Cup is because of one lucky fuel milage win in Kentucky in 2006. I mean other then that, this guy hasnt done too much but get in the way of drivers who honestly stand a chance to make the chase. Example.....his mess he caused in Texas. He might be a great guy behind the scenes,but he would be better served off of the Cup circuit.
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» Confirm Abuse Reported gordon said:
Jan 27, 2009 at 8:13 PMHope that they can put something together for David as I think Yates,with Larry Carter coming on board will be the strongest they have been since Doug and Max took over.
Report as AbuseNote to Ryan: The win in Kentucky was legit,fuel mileage not a factor.If your going to post in a forum read by knowledgeable fans,get your facts straight so as not to embarrass yourself.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportLarry Creque said:
Jan 27, 2009 at 8:45 PMHis name was Ryden not Ryan
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» Confirm Abuse ReportThomas Hines said:
Jan 27, 2009 at 11:00 PMryden;
Report as Abusefor someone who is an arm chair racer you should at least look at the facts. David ended up 27 in point ahead of
Dave Blaney,Reed Sorenson,Robby gordon,Regan Smith,Sam Hornish,A J Allmendinger,Joe Nemechek,J J Yaley,Aric Almirola,Ken Shrader,Kyle Petty,and Jeremy Mayfield. many of whom had fully funded teams and are "heavy hitters" luck-i do not agree, a lack of funding kept him from showing his potential. and texas--well if mr. wonderful Juan Pollo Montoya (yes is spelled it right-chicken)had not been such a jerk for most the races he was in David would not have to let him know to lay off. BTY the drivers in the pits agreed with david--enough was enough. even montoya knew why he was parked
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKathy Kunkel said:
Jan 28, 2009 at 10:49 AMWhatever your opinion of David's racing abilities, it is thanks to his efforts that Yates has a guaranteed starting spot for that car this year. To keep him under contract, but not let him race, is a sad commentary of just how underhanded the team owners in NASCAR have become. Yates apparently considers him to be a competative threat, or else why not allow him to drive for someone else.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportMS said:
Jan 28, 2009 at 11:27 AMThis whole little news blurb is odd, isn't it? Seeing as it is the same thing they have been saying since the media tour. This looks like the "Wash, rinse, repeat" theory of writing.
Report as AbuseIf they really trusted in David, they would have had him at the media tour. They would also have fielded a car for him to try and get into the show at Daytona. And the concept of them trying to find a ride for him even in one of the lower series was a joke, as there were no rides there either.
Will we see him at the track with the team? I doubt it, I am sure there will be no room for him on the plane. And will we see one of David's sponsors from last year sitting on one of the other cars in the Yates stable?
I am pretty disgusted with Doug and Max right now. David is being far more gracious and charitable than I.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportLarry Creque said:
Jan 28, 2009 at 1:54 PMMS....I'm sure Doug will lose all kinds of sleep over your thoughts.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner Boehmert said:
Jan 28, 2009 at 5:17 PM)if this is a repost, sorry)...keeping him under contract prevents a fiasco from happening like Elliott Sadler's almost law suit...
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» Confirm Abuse ReportBernadette Motherway said:
Jan 28, 2009 at 6:10 PMRight, Werner. In the past weeks, it doesn't seem that a contract means s--- in NASCAR.
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» Confirm Abuse Report147 Hot Dogs said:
Jan 28, 2009 at 6:44 PMHey Larry, don't be a d!@#. MS is only expressing an opinion. All you do is come on here and criticize peoples spelling and thoughts. Do YOU have an opinion on Yates or DG? If not then just shut up and mind your own business.
Report as AbusePersonally I think DG got hosed. Plain and simple. What he managed to accomplish in only his 2nd full season with sub par equipment is nothing less than exceptional.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportLarry Creque said:
Jan 28, 2009 at 7:28 PMThis is NOT DG'S Board and I don't have to agree with all you guys from his board. So you shut up and mind your own business.
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» Confirm Abuse Reported gordon said:
Jan 28, 2009 at 8:38 PMLarry Creque said:
Report as AbuseJan 27, 2009 at 5:45 PM
His name was Ryden not Ryan
My mistake.Thanks for pointing that out Barry.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportMS said:
Jan 28, 2009 at 9:05 PMLarry, perhaps he won't lose any sleep. But, he may indeed notice it, if he has media people who are out and about, reading what is said about his deal. And Larry, trust me, I won't lose any sleep from you going postal!
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» Confirm Abuse Report147 Hot Dogs said:
Jan 29, 2009 at 9:19 PMLarry, you STILL haven't done or said ANYTHING pertaining to the matter at hand. All you do is criticize those of us that post an actual opinion. I asked if you have one and you can only respond with further negativity. Granted, this is not DG's board but it IS a board and anyone in the world can post their opinion here. I'm just simply asking you to quit being a D!@# and tell us how you feel about DG, Yates, NASCAR or anything relevant rather than harass those of us who do the same. Dude, do you get it yet.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportTim said:
Jan 30, 2009 at 9:24 AMI've been a Gilliland fan since day one. He did get shafted here. Menard got in because his daddy has money and Labonte...well he's Bobby Labonte. In my opinion the only reason Kvapil finished ahead of Gilliland in pionts last year was because of pit crews. I can't count the amount of times Gilliland pitted and drop a minimum of 5 spots usually more. And if he didn't drop it was because they only took 2 tires. Kvapil is an alright driver but between the two I'd take Gilliland.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbluey Hills said:
Jan 30, 2009 at 7:27 PMYates racing have made a huge mistake, DG had better overall finishes for the season than any of the other drivers on this new team, Menard will do absolutely nothing and Labonte is probably washed up by now, they should have stayed with the 2 drivers they had and not 2 donkeys who only bring sponsorship.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportbluey Hills said:
Jan 30, 2009 at 7:31 PMAlso, does anyone know what happens to sponsorship money when a go or go homer goes home, the car is painted all nice in the sponsors livery but is sitting in the garage for no one to see. Do they get a refund ???.
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