Grubnic out, Todd in.

[Bubba]

From Mark Rebilas on Twitter:

BREAKING NEWS! @TeamKalitta replaces David Grubnic with J.R. Todd starting with the next qualifying run here at @LVMSStrip #NHRA

 

[Paul]

Just saw that, wow. I guess Connie wasn't happy with the double step last night or are there other reasons?

 

[Toejam]

Just saw that, wow. I guess Connie wasn't happy with the double step last night or are there other reasons?

Like Bringing some $$$ maybe? Just saying...

 

[Paul]

Confirmed he's gone. Connie will determine the future of the team at a later date.

 

[Paul]

Like Bringing some $$$ maybe? Just saying...

The car didn't have a sponsor on it this weekend.

 

[Bubba]

Just saw that, wow. I guess Connie wasn't happy with the double step last night or are there other reasons?

Last night was likely the last straw. Watching ESPN3, Connie was PISSED with David's two-step.

 

[J]

ill say he was pissed,wow. didnt see this coming. Wonder how that works for JR with BVR.

 

[Dave]

That is amazing news. I know he was pissed but wow.

 

[Pete]

WOW!

 

[.]

Wow, is right. I didn't see the pass last night.

 

[Pete]

Wow, is right. I didn't see the pass last nigit.

It was one of the worst "triple steps" I've ever seen. If I didn't know better, I would think it was deliberate.

 

[Nick Name]

Wow. I know Dave. Hope this all works out.

 

[none]

Bummed to hear this but the boss is... THE BOSS.

 

[Tybamf]

HMM... BVR vs. Kalitta. I would fault Bob for not telling JR to take the Kalitta ride.

 

[ResidentEvilRock]

I kind of seen this coming for a while. Grubnic has been declining now for a while. I love his interviews and commercials. He's a great person. But like the others said, the boss is the boss. A lot of money is always on the line to keep those dragsters running. Mistakes are very costly.

The Audiocast feed finally decided to work right this weekend. Soon as I heard the "whomp, whooomp", I knew Connie would be livid...

 

[Pete]

Just too bad.

 

[.]

Wow. I too saw the ESPN3 and how mad Conrad was. Tough break for Grubby.

 

[BaldyLochs]

Didn't see the footage; but - the mild mannered, intravert Connie....? PISSED? Give me a break, people! I have never seen that man upset. He's harmless as a kitten! Conrad pays the bills. His car, his team, his rules. Sure it's unfortunate to go down like this mid-race.... but really - what else would you expect from K? Did they have to put sone telephone books in the seat for JR to fit? Lets go JR.... you're up Dude~

 

[stitcherbob]

Did they have to put sone telephone books in the seat for JR to fit? Lets go JR.... you're up Dude~

6 inches of foam rubber I heard, plus move the pedals closer

 

[BaldyLochs]

After thinking about this my next thought is.....I see Corey making licensing runs in the near future. That's Connie's oldest grandson. I always thought he would take Doug's seat.... but this makes the most sense. What the hell do I know. But, remember where you heard it.