tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post622391890683168192..comments2024-03-08T11:07:25.905-05:00Comments on The Godfather's Blog: CONFIRMED: Aric Almirola To RPM's No. 43Dave Moodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-57810810681167289732012-01-05T08:48:07.530-05:002012-01-05T08:48:07.530-05:00David Ragan's stats of 182 races with only 1 w...David Ragan's stats of 182 races with only 1 win, 12 top 5s, and 30 top 10s over a 6 year period kinda paints the picture that he's not the driver everyone thinks he is.Brandon in TNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-54657089079599833342012-01-05T00:54:22.644-05:002012-01-05T00:54:22.644-05:00I was typing on my phone sorry almighty anonymous ...I was typing on my phone sorry almighty anonymous one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-23642994310844609172012-01-05T00:53:36.018-05:002012-01-05T00:53:36.018-05:00The biggest problem with David Ragan might be that...The biggest problem with David Ragan might be that whenever he calls people think it's Regan Smith. Joking aside, I don't feel like I've seen anything out of Ragan that makes him a more viable candidate for any of the rides that have been available. Most talk about Ragan ends up being about what was being expected and not what was actually done. Sponsor friendly for sure, but when you look at what he did in Roush equipment, you have to ask yourself what that would mean for the other slots that were available. At Penske, you're talking about a sidestep or a step down in equipment. The other openings would be a step down. With Almirola you've got an unknown situation (will RPM be better or worse next year) that you can match with a driver that has probably found himself a little desperate to get a firm foothold in the top series. You've got promise and potential based on what you've seen him do in NNS and in his Cup opportunites. <br /><br />With AJ, you have a driver that will be making a move forward in equipment and organization. This bodes well for a driver that has shown continual improvement.<br /><br />Basically, it boils down to asking "if the drivers are equal, what difference should the equipment make?" And it seems Ragan did the least with the most in that regard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-28929935017485956832012-01-04T23:46:27.608-05:002012-01-04T23:46:27.608-05:00best of luck to Aric in the 43! hopefully he can e...best of luck to Aric in the 43! hopefully he can enjoy a stable ride for awhile to show his talents,as too many of his previous rides have been short lived.too many good drivers available for rides,only a select few are chosen for the rides available.if you're a chosen few,time to race and show your talents!Schreibnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-86937522083545228272012-01-04T20:53:38.512-05:002012-01-04T20:53:38.512-05:00Dan from NY can't spell Ragan.Dan from NY can't spell Ragan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-60674825814319575842012-01-04T17:17:58.002-05:002012-01-04T17:17:58.002-05:00I think David Ragan may have been a better asset t...I think David Ragan may have been a better asset to the organization given his time at Rousch and also a decent year last year. I like Aric but feel badly for Ragan losing a quality ride and now facing even being ride-less...or a start and park? Sad really.....bobbylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802410649142034037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-44316883615948182232012-01-04T16:02:21.200-05:002012-01-04T16:02:21.200-05:00I like David Regan but he is the only one that has...I like David Regan but he is the only one that has had a tier 1 top level ride and didn't do much with it. I feel bad for him but AJ,Rudy,and aric had maybe tier 2 or below rides and did as well or better than ragan. JmoDan from NYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-88539577950173947542012-01-04T15:38:18.289-05:002012-01-04T15:38:18.289-05:00I agree with you Doug. All these teams passing on ...I agree with you Doug. All these teams passing on Ragan is a real surprise.<br />It would seem that he would fit the mold that all sponsors are looking for, young, good looking and well spoken plus he's not a bad driver...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-92142060775327222312012-01-04T12:08:09.061-05:002012-01-04T12:08:09.061-05:00You begin to ask yourself, what's wrong with D...You begin to ask yourself, what's wrong with David Reagan? Why is he ride-less?<br /><br /><br />Doug from NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-57507722744253420392012-01-04T11:37:49.731-05:002012-01-04T11:37:49.731-05:00I think Aric will do a good job for RPM, but I fee...I think Aric will do a good job for RPM, but I feel bad for David Regan. He is a good driver who deserves a good ride for next year. <br />My first choice for the 43 ride was Reutimann, but I am glad he got a ride with Tommy Baldwin.Jean9https://www.blogger.com/profile/16038498398565015199noreply@blogger.com