Track Smack: Earning ROI (cont'd)

3. Greg Biffle's frustration boiled over Saturday night at Darlington. Will that impact his stated intention to re-sign with Roush Fenway Racing?

Mark Aumann: It's hard to say. At first glance, I thought it was just frustration at having such a good car and it all falling apart. But then I wondered if it might be the tip of the iceberg, of a chasm a little deeper between Biffle and the team.

Raygan Swan: You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel, is another adage I hate. But it pertains to Biffle last weekend.

David Caraviello: You know, the Biff has been saying for a while now that he's going to re-up with Roush, but it hasn't happened. And the longer it takes to happen, the more you wonder whether it ever will.

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You know, the Biff has been saying for a while now that he's going to re-up with Roush, but it hasn't happened. And the longer it takes to happen, the more you wonder whether it ever will.

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Raygan Swan: Other than the No. 20 car in 2009 or beyond, if Tony chooses to leave, there's not much better out there. He can be frustrated all he wants, but he's in a good ride.

Mark Aumann: I'm certain he's been frustrated that he hasn't been able to put together finishes like several of his teammates. But is it because of team issues? I really don't have the answer.

David Caraviello: Well, there is that fourth car at Childress coming on line next season. I think Biffle would fit right in with those other guys at RCR, if he ever chose to make a move.

Raygan Swan: Yeah but there's the points issue, right? I'm not saying Biffle has any problem with qualifying up front, but who wants the headache?

David Caraviello: The way those RCR cars have run the last two seasons, I don't think getting inside the top 35 would be much of an issue. But of course we're jumping the gun here. Thus far he's shown every intention of staying.

Mark Aumann: Well, there is precedence for someone leaving Roush for RCR. Didn't a fellow named Jeff Burton do it?

David Caraviello: Yes, and it's worked out pretty well for him.

Mark Aumann: On one hand, Jack Roush has been in Biffle's corner. But on the other, Roush has let veterans go in order to promote younger, less-costly talent. If I was a betting man, I'd say Biffle is staying. But I wouldn't want to set the odds.

David Caraviello: Right now he's at Roush, and he says he's staying at Roush. Does any team have a wider gulf in how its cars are running? From the excellence of Edwards to the surging of David Ragan, to the problems of Jamie McMurray and Matt Kenseth. These guys are all over the place. No wonder they don't have the best reputation for sharing information among teams.

Raygan Swan: After three tops-fives early in the season and now finding himself with a 43rd-place finish in Darlington, Biffle was just mad. He's staying put.

David Caraviello: In this business, I'll believe that when the ink dries.

Mark Aumann: Well, the other thing that plays in this is NASCAR's mandate for Jack to reduce his team from five cars to four. Is this a way for Jack to make that transition?

David Caraviello: I thought they had a deal to eventually shift one car over to Yates if needed?

Mark Aumann: But will Yates exist in some shape or form when we get to that point?

Raygan Swan: And who would that be? McMurray or Biffle?

David Caraviello: I think Yates will still be around. They've run much better than expected.

Raygan Swan: And without major sponsorship. My hat goes off to that organization.

Mark Aumann: Travis Kvapil's effort at Darlington was impressive. Plus, I loved the retro paint scheme. And I wonder how many cars Lafayette Ford sold on Monday?

Raygan Swan: Talk about a big ROI.

David Caraviello: What the heck is an ROI? Is Raygan dropping dealership talk on us?

Raygan Swan: Return on investment. I know no dealership lingo. But Used Cars is a good movie.

David Caraviello: Raygan, that film came out when you were like 4 years old.

Mark Aumann: Well, Track Smack is always 5 percent below dealer invoice. And we offer cash incentives.

The opinions expressed are solely those of the writers.