The off season marks a new start and opportunity for
Brendan Gaughan at Richard Childress Racing. Gaughan will compete full time in
the Nationwide Series in the number 62 South Point Chevy, using the points from
the 33 car. With this new “blessing” as he called it he is ready to succeed.
No
doubt Gaughan is a good driver but in his former opportunities he did not have
strong showings. In 2007 Penske gave him a shot in the cup series, Gaughan
recorded only four top ten’s and one top five, before being released. In 2009
Rusty Wallace Racing presented him with a ride for two years, where he had six
top five’s and seventeen top ten’s total. From my point of view in these opportunities
there appears to be a common factor, was it top notch equipment? Now given
these teams had good cars, yet he may not of had that opportunity he could have
with the cars he was in, He was the third car at Penske and the second at RWR.
Now
he does have the opportunity and he is ready to prove himself. Every RCR car
has the capability to win at any track whether it is a part time car or full
time. In Nationwide races this year he was a strong contender at times. Since his
move to RCR in the tucks Gaughan has had very impressive runs and showed he
still has it. In Phoenix Gaughan stated “He can’t wait to get next season
started and to show Richard he will get it done.” From my perspective instead of
bringing in a young shoe Richard Childress took a chance on the experienced
Gaughan and presented him with the opportunity. Gaughan finally has the
equipment to do what he needs to do to be a threat next season in the
Nationwide series and he will be one. This will be a true point the team and equipment
can hinder driver’s possibilities.
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- - Stephen Appell
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