Trevor Wood Bros talks Talladega race

After lots of controversy over Trevor Bayne's decision to bail on Jeff Gordon, Wood Bros talks about the race (XM SIRIUS RADIO). "We were loyal to the ones that took care of us." (Meaning 2 parts, they were loyal to Robby Gordon because he was loyal to them all day, and loyal to Ford. When Robby had issues and Trevor was in position to assist Jeff Gordon or help Matt Kenseth, he dropped back to help Matt - well to help Ford.)

Ford Racing is Wood Bros. Their team carries Ford all over it. "Had Jeff not been in The Chase it would have been different, but I had to be a team player, for Ford."

See Trevor Bayne's interview here:
http://www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/Trevor_Bayn...

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Permalink Reply by NIKAL on October 25, 2011 at 12:33pm
I posted this a few minutes back in the "Huge applause to RGM" thread.

On Sirius this morning Ford and all Ford teams seem to be on damage control. Curious if NASCAR has let Jack and Ford know of their displeasure about possible team orders. NASCAR has always frowned heavily teams or driver attempting to change the out come of a race.

Jack Roush, Jamie Allison with Ford Motorsports, Trevor Bayne and Lynn Wood have been stating how team orders were never given to any of the Ford teams, Ford denies ever telling the teams they need to work with each other and push the Chase contenders to the front. Lynn Wood stated his loyalty to Ford is a no brainer and his team will always try to help Ford win, but that in all the meetings he was in, he never heard anyone state they must help other Ford drivers.

There were two articles on Ford's own racing site that stated other wise. The only one I could find was writen the day before the race and the Ford staff writer discusses Roush's marching orders and Trevor Bayne confirmed them prior to the race and what Bayne said he would do ended up becoming reality. Kind of scary to think the race played out like Trevor thought it would.

http://racing.ford.com/nascar/news/articles/push-for-win-1293053900...

When Lynn Wood was on Sirius this morning he talked about their team being the odd man out Ford team and with starting so far back they need a dancing partner. He said working with Robby Gordon was working out really well. He said so much that we beat his rear bumper cover off, and it might have contributed to his rear gear failure. We dont know though? After that they partnered with Ambrose until he had his issues. The plan was to work with the #13 until NASCAR re-shuffled the line up putting us behind Jeff Gordon. Once we took the green, while, checker we heard that the #6 motor laid down and we went back to help the #17. Lynn said we probably lost a possible win or top two finish, but we did what we thought was right for our manufacture it was Trevors split decision to drop back and help Kensith. Ford has supported us and we will always support them if we can.

So from hearing what Lynn said I can assure you Trevor Bayne would have dumped Robby if Robby was still in the race with 2 to go.



Then I posted this;

Here is the second Ford article.

Trevor was not to pleased with the end of the day outcome and was quoted as saying "I'm not happy about what this has become," Bayne wrote. "It's too premeditated. We should be able to go with whoever is around. I would have rather pulled over and finished last than tell [Gordon] I would work with him and then be strong armed into bailing."

http://racing.ford.com/nascar/news/articles/wild-race-of-mr-bayne-1...

Like I said I think what Jack Roush and Ford are doing today is damage control for what has been said and documented over this last weekend. I'm sure NASCAR is not happy and will be telling Jack to shut his mouth next time.
Permalink Reply by Rob Waldrip on October 26, 2011 at 11:53pm
Man you have so many details about all motorsports. You really know your shit and I look forward to your posts. Thanks for them all.

So, I want to ask you about Dakar - I read a thread a few weeks ago about Robby running some Indian rig in '12. Is that true?
Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on October 25, 2011 at 12:43pm
At one point after the 47 wrecked and the yellow came out, someone came on the 21s radio channel and told Trevor they had to work with the 9 (a Ford team). The 9 had just dumped the 47 and was now without a partner. As Robby came to pit road he came back on his channel. Patrick (or may have been Miles) stated they "lost" their partner. Robby was adamant. "That's not the deal" RG said he could only leave the 7 to go with a "Chase" driver, but the 9 is not in the chase. Patrick then came back and said he is still with you. There clearly were orders and a "deal"
Permalink Reply by Scott B on October 25, 2011 at 4:12pm
True, but it was the 43.
Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on October 25, 2011 at 7:42pm
yup you are right. 43.... Ford
Permalink Reply by Billy on October 25, 2011 at 1:47pm
This reminds me of the 1966 24 hours of Le Mans. Ford took the top 3 spots but not in the order they wanted.
Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on October 25, 2011 at 3:34pm
I think Roush & Ford are trying to do alot of media damage control, but behind closed doors I'm sure Trevor was given a strong chat about his statement following the race.

I saw on Twitter one of the media members state that Trevor had 1 year remaining on his contract with Ford and Roush. He's signed thru the end of 2012.

It's turned into a media nightmare for Ford, however nobody seemed to have an issue with Chevy teams only working together in the Spring Talladega race. They showed the radio panel of the RCR, Hendrick & SHR cars that had each car number on a dial. Hendrick paired up Junior & Jimmie and Jeff paired up with Mark Martin. Jimmie won the race with Junior pushing.

Ford will take alot of heat, but Chevy started it!
Permalink Reply by Brett Crawford on October 25, 2011 at 4:02pm
It's happened before that I'm sure as well. Ford was just stupid enough to make it public...
Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on October 25, 2011 at 4:02pm
I can remember 'team' racing for as long as there's been restrictor plates.
Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on October 25, 2011 at 4:26pm
Damage control for who? Every Ford fan out there who was not busy watching Football, taping the race, stuck at work, making railroad spikes by hand, in prison, in a coma, sailing across the world, dead (well maybe some of those did ....those ford guys are pretty loyal) jumped up in joy to see Jeff Gordon slip helplessly to the rear at the hands of a FORD. Now that that crowd is satisfied who is left but all the whiners, cry babies, talking heads (who need something to talk about) and other such fringe that mean nothing. Damage control..for what because the golden boy had a bad day...Boo Hooo It's not like Trevor did what I would have done after the race...something like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvpxL8AgYxw&feature=related
Permalink Reply by Turtle7 on October 26, 2011 at 11:59am
Too bad RG doesn't have sponsers beating on his door. Trevor is the ideal candidate for his second driver. He reminds me of RG and DE in their early careers.
Permalink Reply by mj on October 25, 2011 at 5:03pm
Trevor is gonna be on Race Hub in an hr to talk about it 

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