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Hamilton Jr. to Cup Series?

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Nationwide Series driver Bobby Hamilton Jr. said Team Rensi Motorsports [#25 Ford] will close its doors in December if a new sponsor to replace Smithfield Foods isn't found by then. Efforts to reach team president Ronnie Russell were unsuccessful, but a source close to the team confirmed Hamilton Jr.'s statements. Crew chief Chris Wright remains with the team, though a source said nearly half of the team's payroll was cut via layoffs. Hamilton Jr. said he has been "fishing around" for other rides. "I'm about 40 percent, talking to a Cup deal," Hamilton Jr. said.

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Bobby Hamilton Jr., Jamie Squire/Getty Images Bobby Hamilton Jr., Jamie Squire/Getty Images

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September 16, 2008  09:21 AM ET
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"I'm about 40 percent, talking to a Cup deal," Hamilton Jr. said.

What the hell does this comment mean???

September 16, 2008  09:32 AM ET
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Well, I guess I just wasted some time here on T&R. Y'all have a good day! COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!!

September 16, 2008  09:57 AM ET
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What the heck happened to Bobby Hamilton Jr.? He looked so promising a few years ago.

September 16, 2008  10:45 AM ET
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Weak article...just another scrub that will be "filler" for the back of the pack.

September 16, 2008  11:34 AM ET
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Hey cereal killer, Mikey and his drivers need company back there.

I think there might be races next year with less than 43 drivers. Check out some of the names in Nationwide in the back, these guys make less than 10 laps and they are done, I expect the same next year in cup. Nascar is getting these guys to fill the field then getting them off the track as fast as they can.

September 16, 2008  12:32 PM ET
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Bobby Jr. isn't that talented of a driver. He has been given several chances. Nationwide or Trucks is where his talent is best utilized. He'll get eaten alive in Cup.

September 16, 2008  02:26 PM ET
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I agree, Red Zone. Wasn't a big fan of his dad's either. If you look at the total number of qualifiers, its WAY down. At the beginning of the season, there were 54 cars looking for 43 slots..now there's 44 cars looking for 43 slots. Talk about attrition!!

September 16, 2008  02:49 PM ET
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he should stay where he is, at least people know him there... he can't ride his daddy's coat tails for ever

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September 16, 2008  08:16 PM ET
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Originally posted 09:57 AM ET  09.16 by Rickapolis-Bard of Who's Who

What the heck happened to Bobby Hamilton Jr.? He looked so promising a few years ago.

I think loosing a couple Dads took some wind out of a couple sails. One Jr. has come back maybe this one won't.

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