How silly will Silly Season get?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR’s Silly Season is upon us, and it could get really silly before it’s over. And the silliness isn’t restricted to drivers. The future of organizations with manufacturers and sponsors is more of an issue than ever — and in some ways bigger than where Brad Keselowski, Kevin Harvick or even Danica Patrick lands. OK, maybe not Patrick, but it’s big. Richard Petty Motorsports, Red Bull Racing and Earnhardt Ganassi Racing officials have said they are talking to manufacturers besides those to which they are tied. Changes could reshape the manufacturer landscape, which has been somewhat stable since Toyota joined the Sprint Cup Series three years ago. It also could figure into driver moves and where sponsors go. Martin Truex Jr. said last week that the stability of Toyota played a role in his decision to move from EGR (Chevrolet) to Michael Waltrip Racing next season. Tony Stewart certainly didn’t hide the fact that he wanted to get back to Chevrolet when he topped th