2009 Infineon Race Weekend Discussion

Join in here and discuss all the weekends activities at Infineon for RGM. There will be 2 team cars for RGM this weekend, PJ Jones in the #04 and of course Robby Gordon in the #7. First practice is on Friday, June 19, 3:00 - 4:30 pm/et, live on SPEED.Qualifying is also on Friday, June 19 at 6:35pm/et,live on SPEED. There are 2 practices on Saturday, June 20,12:30 - 1:15 pm/et and from 1:50 - 2:50 pm/et,both live on SPEED. Race Coverage of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2009 TNT at 5:00 pm/et; pre-race show at 3:30 pm/et; green flag approx 5:16pm/et.Post here or follow the race on raceday chat.

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Permalink Reply by GasOnRobby on June 20, 2009 at 6:45pm

I hope that is bull! It is a business but don't you think he would park in NC instead of trucking across the US? I can see saving the backup making changes found on the primary.

Permalink Reply by will on June 20, 2009 at 7:10pm

Once the green rag waves, PJ will be on it just like his old man. He will not leave the seat , until that thing is upsidedown and on fire !!!

Permalink Reply by GrayAntiMatter on June 20, 2009 at 8:17pm

The #7 looks really good, very consistent in Happy Hour. Which is awesome. Can't be too aggressive coming through the field, damage won't help anybody.

There are a few good cars that are starting up front and some really good cars/drivers right there around RG. Should be fun to watch.

Ron Fellow, in what amounts to an HMS car, with his experience and talent? You know he wanked it in qualifying just to get in the field rather than pull a Scott Speed. If that car holds up tomorrow, watch out for Ron. The guy is a crazy smart world class road racer....

Permalink Reply by Curt on June 20, 2009 at 9:01pm

Start and park, I don't think so. Covering the fuel mileage guys in the back maybe. I think RG only showing part of his hand and sandbagging a bit because of last year. I'm thinking this may be a all out speed race because of the new starting method with many yellows and no fuel worries. I am actually getting a bit excited because things are lining up for the good side for once. For me this is what it's all about, I'm going to have to stay up late because I will not sleep well tonight thinking of this race. I'm getting the feeling RG is on and you won't stop him. The only question I have is why did Ambrose's engine blow?

Permalink Reply by MikeNIN7 on June 20, 2009 at 9:49pm

I think he just down shifted in to first going to fast.

Permalink Reply by 7gason7 on June 20, 2009 at 10:07pm

"he will be fine"

Permalink Reply by lin neal on June 20, 2009 at 10:14pm

Also herd from a very from some one up north that it is a start and park for PJ

Permalink Reply by Matt on June 20, 2009 at 10:34pm

It is hard to believe this is true, seeing as how Robby brought 4 cars to Infineon. If PJ was driving Robby's backup, I would definitely give this rumor more credibility. Time will tell. If anything, I would imagine a fellow Triad team (like the #36 or the #87 crew since the RBR guys are pitting that car) would offer to help pit the car. Another option would be to have the 04 pit one lap after Robby every time and use the same crew. The extra practice couldn't hurt...

If it is true though, it is what it is. The focus is on getting the #7 in victory lane, everything else is (and should be) secondary.

Permalink Reply by gg91 on June 20, 2009 at 10:54pm

to race on the west coast nascar entry fee $3300, engine rental $50000, 6 sets of tires $9600, pit crew rental $5000, transportation from east to west $5000 accomodation/airfares $8000 this does not include preparing the car before it leaves the shop.

Permalink Reply by gg91 on June 20, 2009 at 10:55pm

so if PJ is a start and park they would lose money....

Permalink Reply by Scott C on June 20, 2009 at 11:02pm