Support » SCENE-please remove inappropriate photos of the dead/horrific
Meg, I liked the flowers, too! Especially the gold/yellow one. I would much much rather look at those than the wrecks. I opened one of the wrecks and ignored...
Tommy Baldwin Racing plans to run full Sprint Cup season in 2009
By Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Former crew chief Tommy Baldwin aided Ward Burton to victory in the 2002 Daytona 500 for Bill Davis Racing.
Rusty Jarrett
Getty Images for NASCAR
Former Bill Davis Racing crew chief Tommy Baldwin, who had operated his own team in the NASCAR Busch Series in 2004, plans to field a Sprint Cup team in 2009 under his Tommy Baldwin Racing banner.
The team will run Toyotas with engines from Arrington Manufacturing and plans to run the full season, according to a news release from the team. The team did not announce a driver nor a sponsor.
“With tough economic times upon us, the timing for starting this team is right,” Baldwin said. “Our overhead is low and we have a great group of talented mechanics and specialists to choose from. We can offer sponsors the chance to get into NASCAR Sprint Cup racing at a fraction of the costs, without compromising on-track performance, due to our low overhead.”
Baldwin, 41, is a New York native with roots in Modified racing. He has worked for Evernham Motorsports, Robert Yates Racing, Ultra Motorsports and BDR.
“It’s still attainable to be an owner, if you are willing to put the work in and I’m no stranger to hard work,” Baldwin said.
2009 Sprint Cup Race for the Chase Standings
Driver Standings after the AMP Energy 500
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 6248 |
| 2 | Mark Martin | -184 |
| 3 | Jeff Gordon | -192 |
| 4 | Juan Pablo Montoya | -239 |
| 5 | Tony Stewart | -279 |
| 6 | Kurt Busch | -312 |
| 7 | Greg Biffle | -340 |
| 8 | Ryan Newman | -402 |
| 9 | Kasey Kahne | -414 |
| 10 | Carl Edwards | -437 |
| 11 | Denny Hamlin | -448 |
| 12 | Brian Vickers | -556 |
Popular News
-
Hendrick Motorsports' Dale Earnhardt Jr. eager for return to Texas Motor Speedway
Comments (138) -
Richard Petty Motorsports' AJ Allmendinger charged with driving while impaired
Comments (73) -
JR Motorsports continues work on bringing Danica Patrick to NASCAR
Comments (69) -
NASCAR says bump-drafting rules not to blame for single-file Talladega racing
Comments (67) -
Dave Rogers to become Kyle Busch's new Cup crew chief at Joe Gibbs Racing
Comments (64)
Recent Headlines
-
Nationwide penalty likely for opening-day violation by Kyle Busch team
Comments (6) -
Kyle Busch pulls off Texas two-step by winning Nationwide race
Comments (9) -
Oklahoma teacher named Dickies American Worker of the Year
Post Comment -
Roush Fenway Racing's Donnie Wingo set to return to organization for 2010 NASCAR season
Post Comment -
Toyota executive addresses Formula One decision, Earnhardt Ganassi possibility
Comments (6)
Poll PositionView All
Which NASCAR Sprint Cup race winner from the past two seasons is most likely to earn his first victory of 2009 in the next three races?
Promotions
-
Play "WIX Filters' Pick 3" stock car fantasy and win prizes. Season 2 is now in session!
-
Tweet your thoughts about each race and join the conversation with other fans.
-
Drive an authentic NASCAR Sprint Cup car at the NASCAR Racing Experience.
-
Cast your vote for the NASCAR Illustrated 2009 Person of the Year, presented by Old Spice.
-
Make weekly pics for the Chase and be entered to win weekly SPEED Merchandise.
Comments
19 responses to "Tommy Baldwin Racing plans to run full Sprint Cup season in 2009". Post a Comment.
Michael Daly said:
Jan 6, 2009 at 6:15 PMGive it up, Tommy. Your team did nothing before and you're walking into a bottomless pit requiring $100 million per year.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportBill Rogers said:
Jan 6, 2009 at 6:55 PMGood luck, Tommy: You sure can look at people like Robby Gordon as an example of a small team that can run well. Good luck to you.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportAndrew Briscoe said:
Jan 6, 2009 at 11:08 PMI am not sure why he wants to get into Cup racing now. There's a month until the season begins, and he's just now planning to race? I think it will be tough for his team to do much at the start, especially if they don't have a sponsor. I think that this will be a good way to see if it's possible for a team to survive without a fulltime sponsor.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportSheldon Miller said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 7:56 AMGood luck to him! I guess If he can cover his costs it probably will easier to make the field this year than the past couple with so many cars folding.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportJ C said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 8:37 AMGlad to see to him take the chance. Maybe this will show others that you can race stock cars on a low budget. I wish him and his team the best!!
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportPat Draper said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 11:47 AMI hope he does real well. Its great to see someone like him who is not afraid to take on a 1 driver team. Guys like Tommy are what started the sport and a guy like Robby Gordon and what has kept it going. You take out the big 4 owners and you have nothing. Now you have Robby, Tommy and the greatest Stewart/Hass racing. I hope they show that the smaller guy can get it done. The top 4 have made it to hard for the little guy to make it in cup and that ashame. Micheal Daly what you said was so wrong. You should like the kind of guy that kicks people when they are down. At least keep an open mind if you have one.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportDarlene's Dad said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 1:38 PMHe must have a fat sponsor signed up. Wonder who's driving? Elliot Sadler? Bobby Labonte?
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Reportsaid:
Jan 7, 2009 at 1:40 PM"Greatest Stewart/Haas (learn to spell it Pat) racing??????????They haven't even hit the race track yet and you call them Greatest. You really need to learn the sport.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportRobert Porter said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 2:14 PMHope Tommy does well but if there was a Vegas line on this I'd have to bet against him. Of course he might have one of those "money trees" planted out behind his shop.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportPatty said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 2:39 PMI think having either Sadler or LaBonte would be a good catch for a driver. Especially if Elliott is bringing a sponsor with him. Good luck - glad to see an individual try to get into a series so filled with megateams.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportTeema H. said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 4:11 PMMost of you have lamented here, and in other posts about how NASCAR is dying and some of you have said that there will probably be less than 43 cars starting many races this year...Tommy Baldwin is trying to start a new team...give the guy a break...and a few races before you come down on him...It is him, and others like him, who will help keep pushing this sport on
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportBernadette Motherway said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 4:43 PMOh no! Another Toyota owner! I hope Sadler or LaBonte don't consider crawling into one!.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner Boehmert said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 5:28 PMthe media tells us times are tuff for race teams...we won't have full fields and Baldwin starts a team, cause the times are right?...is the media blowing things out of porportion??.....
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportJanice Marler said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 6:04 PMThe times are right. . . low overhead. . . . This is an interesting new perspective. Hope it works for him.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportJanice Marler said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 6:05 PMYou know, not everyone can write well or type. That shouldn't keep them from voicing their opinions.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportMark Page said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 6:10 PMGood luck Tommy Baldwin!!! With NASCAR in trouble, everyone should pull for the little teams to be successful. Or soo we'll have Cup races with 20 drivers from 4 different teams.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Reportwill staples said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 7:10 PMDoesn't seem like the right time to get started in Nascar.Bigger teams are struggling to get sponsor money.Was there an unreported MegaMillions winner somewhere by the name of Baldwin.Good luck to you,you'll need it,somehow I don't see this team being around at the end of the year.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Reportteresa beachler said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 7:52 PMI can tell you one thing and that is someone is behind him with some money and with the COT you dont have to really prepare for Daytona anyway. You can buy a Plate COT right now because of all the mergers and teams splitting up. As of yesterday there are only 37 cars for the 500.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Reportteresa beachler said:
Jan 7, 2009 at 7:52 PMI can tell you one thing and that is someone is behind him with some money and with the COT you dont have to really prepare for Daytona anyway. You can buy a Plate COT right now because of all the mergers and teams splitting up. As of yesterday there are only 37 cars for the 500.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Report