Boris in 2008: A Year in Review
Posted on February 8, 2009
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It can be noted that Boris Said experienced a very lackluster 2008 stock car season. With only 7 combined race attempts in both the Sprint Cup & Nationwide Series, Boris’s troubles essentially point to sponsors not lining up to support the afro-haired driver. Boris was entering the 3rd season of running his #60 No Fear Energy Ford, with an alliance with Roush-Fenway and Yates Racing. Through his friendship with Mark Simo, he was able to keep No Fear on board, but failed to acquire any additional sponsorship throughout the ‘08 season.
Of the 4 attempts in the highest-tier of Sprint Cup, Boris failed to qualify twice; at the Daytona 500 and also at Watkins Glen. The Watkins Glen race is definitely a weird situation. Boris failed to qualify his own #60 No Fear Ford, but Petty Enterprises came calling and replaced Kyle Petty with Boris in the #45 Marathon Oil Dodge. This was the beginning for Kyle Petty’s on-again, off-again relationship with his father’s race team. Boris failed to capitalize on this situation, as he battled through the terrible Petty equipment, and placed the car in a 24th place finish.
Of Boris’s other Sprint Cup appearances, the results were still lacking. The #60 Ford experienced shock issues at Sonoma on way to a 14th place finish. And also at the second Daytona race, Boris was involved in a crash which resulted a 35th finish.
Boris has always been one to examine other racing opportunities, as he competed in three Nationwide Series events in 2008. By staying loyal to the Ford Racing camp, Boris was able to team with Rensi Motorsports to drive their #25 Team Smithfield Ford in two road course races; Mexico City and Montreal. When one thinks of Mexico City, you may remember the Australian Marcos Ambrose taking advantage of Boris and shot-putting him across the road course. Minus the 35th place finish, this race was enjoyable to watch as Boris walked down pit road to chat with Ambrose’s crew chief. The Montreal race was plagued with rain, as the Nationwide cars had their first outing with rain tires and windshield wipers. Even with the slippery track, Boris brought his Ford to a 5th place finish.
Boris also competed in the Watkins Glen Nationwide race; but this time with Jimmy Means Racing and the #52 No Fear Energy Ford. Mechanical issues affected the #52 all day and Boris ended the day in 27th place.
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why no mention of his aussie v8 racing?
Hey - How many fan members do you have? Do you come to Watkins Glen?