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I read on another website, whose name is obscured for some reason by Track Forum, that there is a possibility of a new IndyCar team somehow associated with A.J. Foyt. Based on the rumored name of BamFoyt and the car number 49, might Beth Ann Morgenthau and family be back in racing? Does this also mean a ride for Brent Sherman?
From Autoracing1.com
Rumor has it that a new IndyCar team is in the works and will be associated with AJ Foyt. We hear it will be called BamFoyt Racing and will run car no. 49. No word on who the driver is yet.
http://www.bamfoyt.com/
Very interesting... seems like it is BAM Racing + Foyt teaming up to run a 2nd car. (or someone pitching that to sponsors)
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Currently a single-car IndyCar team, expanding to a two-car team in 2011
BAM Racing was formed by Beth Ann Morgenthau and her husband Tony, investment bankers from Coral Gables, FL
Successful team owners in NASCAR Sprint Cup since 2001
Worked with sponsors such as Red Baron Pizza, Warner Music, Serta Mattress and AT&T
Joining IndyCar because of the sports explosive growth and the owners passion for the sport
Combining the resources of A.J. Foyt Racing and BAM Racing will create the quintessential American team as well as a championship caliber program
bamfoyt.com was register on 9/30/2010
BAM has helped Foyt before
http://www.bamracing.com/history.html
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At the time, Beth Ann never dreamed that this kernel of interest as a race fan would one day grow into a full fledged NASCAR Sprint Cup racing team and even a partnership at the Indy 500 with her hero A.J. Foyt and the #14 & #41 cars driven by Larry Foyt and Anthony Foyt IV - A.J.'s son and grandson.
I think this story is for real - in terms of BAM's interest in doing this. Be interesting to see how much of an effort it turns into - full time, part time, 500 only, or next year. I know they were talking to certain drivers that are now signed to other rides.
I heard a rumor that Dede Rogers had arranged a 1 car team to expand to two cars for Joey Hand... Dont know if it was BS or unrelated or what. But I would love to see Hand in a Foyt car.
I find it interesting that they have a picture of the current Foyt car, but that the 49 is on their logo. Oh and BAM comes before Foyt. I would guess they are bringing money to the table.
I can't imagine BAM has any amount of money, considering they haven't qualified in NASCAR since 2008.
http://racing-reference.info/owner/Beth_Ann_Morgenthau
FoytBAM...just doesn't sound right..so BAMFoyt...now TracyBAM..or Tracy-go-BAM... :couch:
Is that the same Dede of Lynx and DSTP?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cygni
Very interesting stuff. I don't know a lot about BAM racing but if they're bringing talent and experience to the Indycar Series while helping out one of the legends of American open wheel racing - good for them!
If Joey Hand does come to the Indycar Series that would be a plus and I wish him the best of luck! At the same time I'm sort of sad because I'm a big fan of Joey in sportcar racing and it'll be hard not seeing him in a BMW powered car. Plus Bobby Rahal was my favorite CART driver and to see his sportcar operation lose two very talented Americans in a very short stint would suck (Tommy Milner moved to Corvette Racing a few weeks back). :(
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Originally Posted by bduddy
Its a hell of a lot cheaper to run Indy Car then it is Cup. Especially this year.
Beth Ann and the Foyt's have been close for years. Not surprised this might happen.
I'd also look for the #41 to be rolled out as well, at Indy.
Joey Hand in the #49 sounds plausable, I guess. It would be nice again to see Foyt actually employ an American driver for more then 1 race a year.
One in the same. She has been a one woman Joey Hand fanclub ever since they ran him. She's been pretty clear about not getting monetarily involved in the ladder series recently, but the rumor was that she hooked up some interested parties. Who knows, could be total BS... but I really feel like the series would be better with Joey and her at the track.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Gurtz
Rather see Joey with Rahal's team.
According to Robby Gordon, BAM owes him a ton of money and isn't paying up.
I'd rather see 2004 Indy 500 winner Buddy Rice with Rahal's team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grizzlor
Robby thinks everybody owes him money.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ann Dretti
Not saying they don't. But its Robby Gordon.
Sounds great, if it happens.
That is the story. For some reason it looks like ***.com when you type in the short version of the URL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lodi22
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Originally Posted by bduddy
I think they were victims of the Top 35 scheme. DNQs in 3 of the first 6 races tends to do that when you're depending on being guaranteed a spot.
If so, isn't she a beneficiary of the Levi jeans fortune?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cygni
Interesting-according to the website, it will be a one car team for 2010. When you go to the Foyt Racing site, it has nothing about this so it would seem as if this is a legitimate team likely supporting a second car out of the same garage.
When I first saw the title of this thread I was secretly hoping this was some type of linkage between Bam Margera and A.J. That would be interesting chemistry to watch. It would also strengthen the young male demo numbers.
-The Saw Jackass 3D In The Theatre With Other TF Members Disciple of INDYCAR
From the website...
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* BAM Racing was formed by Beth Ann Morgenthau and her husband Tony, investment bankers from Coral Gables, FL
* Successful team owners in NASCAR Sprint Cup since 2001
* Worked with sponsors such as Red Baron Pizza, Warner Music, Serta Mattress and AT&T
* Joining IndyCar because of the sports explosive growth and the owners passion for the sport
* Combining the resources of A.J. Foyt Racing and BAM Racing will create the quintessential American team as well as a championship caliber program
Really?
They had a couple top 10s with Ken Schrader on the short tracks, IIRC.....but that'd be about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by MoparsRule
Who knows. My recollection of BAM racing in NASCAR was that they usually had a decent sponsor for most of the season but never really enough to do much more than make the show. Never recall hearing about AJ being a hero of their's nor anything but a dream/desire for NASCAR, so the IndyCar interest is a big surprise. It would be a nice surprise to see this become reality, especially with a fresh young driver like Joey Hand but this is one of those believe it when you see the car in the race deals.
Side note on Robby Gordon, he is going to be getting Dodge support in Cup from Roger Penske. and in the article I read he mentioned that at one point he had the chance to drive for Penske, I took it mean Cup, but went with the Felix Sabates team instead.
BAM did okay for what was basically a one-car team. I can't think of any one-car teams that have done squat in the past 15 or so years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Z28
Yeah they were decent for a few years, Schrader was a big reason for that - from what I understand Schwan's came from Schrader through his previous relationship with Red Baron Pizza. 800-Call-ATT was really a one-off for Daytona, but they stuff around because of the ROI and the decals rocked. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweaty Teddy
http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images...jpg?1296669638
The 2011 Indianapolis 500 has been postponed due to a massive jackknifed hauler with "Your Company Name" printed on it blocking the front stretch. Also stalled on the track is a 20 foot long, 8 foot high Panoz with 80's Porsche 911 rims, which simply goes by the name "NAME".Quote:
Originally Posted by Miguel
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Originally Posted by drdisque
Yeah, that's rough. I think that's a NASCAR 2003 Mod 3D model. Ouch.
I heard this morning that Robby Gordon was going to run the 500 this year. Maybe all of these pieces...Gordon, Foyt and Bam come together to put a car in the field.
What does that even mean? Robby Gordon is a solid businessman. Taking a truly "indie" team to Dakar. Refusing to be a boring cookie-cutter driver & controlling his own efforts. He cleared an extra MILLION+ selling sponsorship on his helmet back in his Valvoline Walker days (they had a full season in-car camera). It was reported that he would only be doing a limited season in Cup... well he worked a deal with Dodge's President, Ralph Gilles directly & it looks like he will now run FULL-TIME in 2011.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd Gack
...but it's only Robby Gordon, eh :yo:
I will respectfully call total BS on this rumor. NFW will BMW let Joey race @Indy. (1) Its conflicts with his main gig in ALMS/LeMans24 (2) BMW never allowed their drivers (one being Robert Kubica BTW) to compete in other "high-risk" sports while under contract. Joey's Ganassi Grand Am ride was BMW poweredQuote:
Originally Posted by Cygni
I agree. Imagine if we had 20 or 30 Gordon's out there running as independents instead of corporate clones?Quote:
Originally Posted by ARROWZ46
BTW, i think Robby is only going to run 20 or so NASCAR events....leaving him open to do a series of 'fun' races (his words), like the 500.
If they are going to sponsors with that, don't hold your breath for them to appear on the grid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miguel
Depends on the contract situation Joey has with BMW. I have to say, the RLLR ALMS team is not high profile, and they aren't paying Hand very much compared to an F1 driver.
As for Robby Gordon, given that he threatened to sue BAM last year?
BEAR... we agree & you were correct. Robby Gordon's deal with Dodge Motorsport is only for 18 races.Quote:
Originally Posted by THE BEAR
http://www.scenedaily.com/news/artic...e_in_2011.html
I can't see Joseph being let out of his BMW contract. Also, I agree that Robby probably won't partner with BAM after their differences last year.
You may not view BMW's ALMS effort as high profile, but the German company DOES!!! They have pulled out of F1 + European touring cars to focus there racing efforts on the ALMS/ACO/ILMC program. It sells them a helluva lot more cars than an ICS effort would & Joey might not make F1 level $$$ but he is well paid. BMW gains nothing if their M3 factory driver gets hurt driving a HONDA powered Dallara :nod:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grizzlor
:D and :amen:Quote:
Originally Posted by stnkypete
But the fact he is being paid means he is light years ahead of most IICS drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grizzlor
BMW is working on a 2012 DTM car.Quote:
Originally Posted by ARROWZ46
To use Gonzo's term -
This is PATHETIC. :-
No way that happens. Robby didn't have anything good to say during Media day about BAM.Quote:
Originally Posted by THE BEAR
Yes, I know. Another reason why Joey Hand won't race an Indycar. While he is over in Europe for the Spa 24, LeMans24, or an ILMC event, he can drive their DTM entry.Quote:
Originally Posted by TUBORG-fan
AJ better make sure the check clears...............
At this point nothing is done. They're currently searching for sponsorship to compete full-time in 2011.
Panther makes much more sense, if Robby partners with anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by THE BEAR
Barnes needs and wants a Indy veteran for his 2nd car. Robby's record at Indy speaks for itself. Its pretty damn good, considering how "hit-and-miss" his involvement in Indy Cars has been.
And Barnes has tried to hook up with Robby in the past.
Dude! Don't ask, don't tell! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Todd Gack