Donnie Beechler.......

[Belanger99]

I was able to speak to some media people from the city of Springfield last night, and the Beechler saga came up.

As they understand, nothing with Foyt is set in stone-apparently there are some suitors out there with some money in hand, considerably more than our friend Donnie could raise, but not necessarily better performers in the long run.

The name of Greg Ray has surfaced recently, and the name of one Al Unser Jr has been bantered around, with perhaps some help from a certain St. Louis brewery.

Speculation is that if Donnie is does not get the 14 ride, he might have a one off with Tex for the 500.

No real additional news her.

[Guest]

Amazing, Foyt has a "funded" car yet still would like some money brought to the table.

Now does this ring a bell as to why Salazar was driving the car last year?

I think Foyt is using a lot of Harrah's cash toward his Cup team.

Foyt almost landed Bud last time around so I bet the Unser Jr/Foyt combination is getting some serious thought.

Tough break for Beechler. Talk about deserving drivers, I would put him before Dismore and Ward.

[CRISTAL FAN]

Ooops, hot news!!
I told you guys, even Eliseo it’s not sure about his teammate…

For me it’s imposible that Ward comeback. He was released from Foyt Enterprises, basically for a good performance of Eliseo (season 2000) and he make some baby mistakes with the 14 car…

About Dismore...I prefer no comment (I try to be friend with the Trackforum people)

Cheers!!

[ January 23, 2002: Message edited by: CRISTAL FAN ]

[jandj]

IMHO , Donnie showed more ( in some cases , more with less )last year than Dismore , Ward , or Ray . I know $$$$ has a lot to do with it , but Beechler should get the ride .

[Heath Hamilton]

being a real potential indy 500 winner should be worth money in AJ's bank for beechler. god id love to see it happen. beechler would be the greatest indy 500 champ in a few year (even better than helio!)...

[CRISTAL FAN]

Now acording to Rev, Beech Had been “Promised” the #14 ride for 2002.

[Bryan_Weber]

Originally posted by CRISTAL FAN:
<STRONG>Now acording to Rev, Beech Had been “Promised” the #14 ride for 2002.</STRONG>

Donnie has more talent is his little finger than all the other names associated with Foyt together.

He is the real deal!

[CRISTAL FAN]

Hey Bryan...are you Donnie??

[IndyIRLman]

Originally posted by Bryan_Weber:
<STRONG>
Donnie has more talent is his little finger than all the other names associated with Foyt together.</STRONG>

Exaggerating just a we bit aren't we?

[RPParnell]

B W, I don't think you are exaggerting at all. If AJ passes over Donnie he is making a big mistake...

[CrewChief]

As a huge foyt fan I'll be very disappointed if it anybody that has been mentioned other then Beechler.

[IndyIRLman]

Originally posted by RPParnell:
<STRONG>B W, I don't think you are exaggerting at all. If AJ passes over Donnie he is making a big mistake...</STRONG>

Now I do think it would be a mistake to lose Beechler. But do I think Beechler has more talent in his little finger than Jr.? No Way.

[CRISTAL FAN]

Call it: "Beech-passion"

[Guest]

Originally posted by IndyIRLman:
<STRONG>But do I think Beechler has more talent in his little finger than Jr.? No Way.</STRONG>

OK, his hand. ;

Foyt likes hungry drivers who will listen to him, trust him, and mash it. Donnie can do that. Unser will not.

[IndyIRLman]

Originally posted by Mista Bone:
<STRONG>

OK, his hand. ;

Foyt likes hungry drivers who will listen to him, trust him, and mash it. Donnie can do that. Unser will not.</STRONG>

Like I said : I think it would be a mistake.