Mark in for Tony for 12 of final 13 races
Mark Martin to replace Tony Stewart for 12 of last 13 Sprint Cup races - ESPN
I know Dillon was hoping to finish the year in the 14 car. Would have been great for him. The 14 needs someone with experience who can give solid feedback. O would assume they will be in test mode for the rest of the season. Hopefully they gan gain on the gen 6 car adn help feed info to the 39. Mark can prob help the 10 out as well(if that is possible...) Along with Tony once he is back at the track.
I think RCR is wanting to try and keep Dillion's rookie status so he can make a run at ROTY next year in his own car. If he ran the rest of the races it would take away his rookie status for next year if he moves up. JMO though.
I can see that. I wonder if part of him wanted Dillon in the 14 car to try and see if he could learn anything that would help his program going forward. Not saying he wanted Dillon to "spy" but to just go in with open eyes and ears.
That was never going to happen as was mentioned during some the prerace coverage SHR was going to let Dillon in on just enough to set up the car. He is a RCR guy first and foremost so SHR wasn't going to volunteer to much info as it would eventually get back to Grandpa.I know Dillon was hoping to finish the year in the 14 car. Would have been great for him.
I think RCR is wanting to try and keep Dillion's rookie status so he can make a run at ROTY next year in his own car. If he ran the rest of the races it would take away his rookie status for next year if he moves up. JMO though.
