Will 2009 be our best year?

I think about our guys 2008 season. His solid super-speedway finishes, the improvement on the 1.5 milers and it seems that the team gained alot throughout the season. Looking to 2009 and the testing rule(helps us), Toyota's commitment to team information transparency and the fact that small, low funded teams are now more appealing to sponsors and it would paint a great picture for 2009. Am I alone here on this or does anyone else see a top 20 points year brewing with maybe a win at a road course or Super-Speedway?

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Permalink Reply by 7 Gordon 7 on January 20, 2009 at 9:59pm
I definately this a restrictor plate win is possible. He's been strong at Daytona but even stronger at Talladega. I see it happening at Dega. And he has been so close the last few years at road courses. I hope he wins one race this year two would be amazing. GAS ON
Permalink Reply by James Tallant on January 20, 2009 at 10:04pm
Gas On My Brothers and Sisters...Gas on..TOG, any comment? Im kinda bummed we losk Kirk but Robby knows what hes doing.
Permalink Reply by James Lepich on January 20, 2009 at 10:47pm
Kirk is the crew chief
Permalink Reply by JoCo on January 21, 2009 at 12:40am
I will absolutely shit a brick if Robby wins a race this year.

I mean, not to down him by any means, but only 1/43 can win any given week so just one again would be such an accomplishment. But like 7Gordon7 said, a plate race win is not out of the realm of possibility--particularly if Jimmie and Carl, and most importantly Tony with his new team, are not testing.
Permalink Reply by Lance on January 21, 2009 at 12:28pm
The chances get better with every quality team that folds. It's more like a 1/30 shot now.
Permalink Reply by Kevin Meyer on January 21, 2009 at 2:51am
All of the crew returning intact from the end of last season, for the most part, will provide a certain amount of continuity that has been lacking at RGM in years past. Team chemistry is where the magic begins. We all know RG can drive. We know Kirk can crew chief, that was evident by the teams' improvement at the tail end of last season. If RGM can quickly adapt to the ins and outs of the Toyota package, we will be in for a great season. With the COT, switching manufacturers should be a smooth transition. Tough to say where the #7 will finish the season, but I do see the chance to get more top ten runs out of this group. RG can make better luck for himself if he runs with the leaders and is close at the finish!! Is a win unreasonable to expect? I don't know.. but that's why they run the races.
Permalink Reply by TOG on January 21, 2009 at 7:57am
Robby has top-notch equipment and of course his motors will be better than what he had in 2008( although the Penske motors were very nice, I just think the Toyota power is the best ) .
Permalink Reply by Lance on January 21, 2009 at 12:29pm
It seems that way. The Dodge teams were behind on development and Toyota is at the cutting edge of engine technology. I think everything Robby did late last year was in the old Dodge motor as well, not the new.
Permalink Reply by IndyTim on January 21, 2009 at 8:02am
To me it all depends on how well Robby can qualify this year. Seems to me the guys the qualify up front...finish up front.......I think if Robby brings the same qualifying packages that he did last year..we see more of the same, it's hard to pass with this car and hard to finish well when you are ALWAYS racing to get back on the lead lap. If he can qualify well, then he can start making adjustments and startagey calls for good finishes...racing to get back on the lead lap is a different game than racing to get good finishes....

I thought somebody was saying that Kirk is CC for Sauter in a Truck this year?
Permalink Reply by TOG on January 21, 2009 at 8:15am
Kirk is Robbys crew chief this year. Walter Giles is in the truck series.
Permalink Reply by IndyTim on January 22, 2009 at 8:00am
that was it......my brain cells still haven't recouped from the Ol College days........

Good...I feel better about qualifying then,....I think kirk made some good progress especially on the 1.5's
Permalink Reply by Pathfinder7 on January 21, 2009 at 8:16am
I totally agree about qualifying! Also, Tim, Walter Giles apparently is going to truck with Sauter.

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