Why was Clint Bowyer asked to switch his car number and sponsor for 2009? - NASCAR, Clint Bowyer

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Why was Clint Bowyer asked to switch his car number and sponsor for 2009?

Clint Bowyer will be moving from the #07 Jack Daniels/Direct TV Chevy, to the #33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevy for the 2009 season.
In my opinion; General Mills requested, upon changing their sponsorship from Petty Enterprises to RCR, that they wanted Clint Bowyer as the driver and not Casey Mears due to his previous sponsorship with Kellog's at HMS!
So I'm asking you; who or what caused this change in your opinion?

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#2 \| 78 days ago realist1961 (+)	+11 it's not beyond sponsors to request or want certain drivers, however, not all do. my take on this is that it's due to who is better at qualifying a new car and keeping it in the top 35. i wouldn't want mears to drive my car, but it's not because he eats frosted flakes, it's because he doesn't eat his wheaties before he hits the track. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#1 \| 79 days ago Raven73 (+)	+3 I answered stating I agree with your opinion but it's not showing up. Great topic! You are the "Clint" expert here and I'm too tired to think of an opposing view
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#2 \| 78 days ago realist1961 (+)	+11 it's not beyond sponsors to request or want certain drivers, however, not all do. my take on this is that it's due to who is better at qualifying a new car and keeping it in the top 35. i wouldn't want mears to drive my car, but it's not because he eats frosted flakes, it's because he doesn't eat his wheaties before he hits the track. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#3 \| 78 days ago JohnFrench (+)	+2 the reason is, is because Clint Bowyer is a ~~bitch~~ driver.. lol.. lol. what it is im sure is that Cheerio's and all that dont want to be associated with the #07 everybody knows the 07 is a standard thing with Jack Daniels.. so they dont want they "FAMILY" values tarnished with an 07 on the side of it.. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#4 \| 78 days ago Scott (+)	+8 While I'm a fan of conspiracy theories, your's isnt the reason that Clint Bowyer is being asked to move. Because RCR is expanding to a 4th team, that car will have to qualify on time for the first handful of races in order to make the field in 2009. Out of all the current RCR drivers, Clint Bowyer is the best when it comes to qualifying, thus he gets the "short stick" and is being moved to the 4th team. It's a win win situation for RCR as Bowyer should have no problem qualifying for the races and staying in the top 35. The only thing that could throw a wrench into there plans would be if qualifying was rained out, especially early on in the season. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#5 \| 78 days ago kramer (+)	+5 I can understand the reason General Mills gave. They wanted Bowyer instead of Mears. Why, you ask? It's because they wanted a driver who would represent them well. I know Mears is sponsored by Kellogg's with HMS right now, but let's be honest, he's not the greatest driver out there. Bowyer will get Cheerios more recognition and will represent them better because he's a better driver, and can be guaranteed to get good finishes every week, whereas Mears might get a top 10 once in a blue moon. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#6 \| 78 days ago ShagNasty (+)	+4 What? Now the sixteen people with 07 stickers on their back window will have to change it. Just kidding. It's not like when JR. changed numbers or Tony changes this coming year.
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#7 \| 77 days ago jhawker1957 (+)	(Edited by jhawker1957) Scott wrote: While I'm a fan of conspiracy theories, your's isnt the reason that Clint Bowyer is being asked to move. Because RCR is expanding to a 4th team, that car will have to qualify on time for the first handful of races in order to make the field in 2009. Out of all the current RCR drivers, Clint Bowyer is the best when it comes to qualifying, thus he gets the "short stick" and is being moved to the 4th team. It's a win win situation for RCR as Bowyer should have no problem qualifying for the races and staying in the top 35. The only thing that could throw a wrench into there plans would be if qualifying was rained out, especially early on in the season. +3 Initialy I heard that Mears would go to the 33 and RCR would petition NASCAR to move the 07 points to the 33. So like you said Clint would be the guy needing to qualify either way? So why switch numbers if it wasn't a sponsor or merchandising decision? Enter the poll to see my answer
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#8 \| 77 days ago realist1961 (+)	jhawker1957 wrote: Initialy I heard that Mears would go to the 33 and RCR would petition NASCAR to move the 07 points to the 33. So like you said Clint would be the guy needing to qualify either way? So why switch numbers if it wasn't a sponsor or merchandising decision? +4 clint keeps the car up front and in view of the cameras... mears doesn't. i'm sure Jack Daniels/Direct T.V. is not too happy, but RCR did what it needed to obtain General Mills as a sponsor. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#9 \| 75 days ago Anthonyg7575 (+)	ShagNasty wrote: What? Now the sixteen people with 07 stickers on their back window will have to change it. Just kidding. It's not like when JR. changed numbers or Tony changes this coming year. +3 You sure it's 16? Enter the poll to see my answer
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#10 \| 75 days ago TerikaHarifa (+)	ShagNasty wrote: What? Now the sixteen people with 07 stickers on their back window will have to change it. Just kidding. It's not like when JR. changed numbers or Tony changes this coming year. +4 I am one of those 16 people. Funny thing is my sticker is beginning to shrivvle up and flake off my car by itself. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#11 \| 74 days ago JohnFrench (+)	Anthonyg7575 wrote: You sure it's 16? +3 yeah, i was thinking 2, Teri and Bowyer himself.. that was it.. lol.. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#12 \| 74 days ago Anthonyg7575 (+)	JohnFrench wrote: yeah, i was thinking 2, Teri and Bowyer himself.. that was it.. lol.. What? Bowyer doesn't even have a sticker of himself on his car.... Enter the poll to see my answer
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#13 \| 74 days ago JohnFrench (+)	Anthonyg7575 wrote: What? Bowyer doesn't even have a sticker of himself on his car.... +1 he may not actually.. maybe Teri is the only one.. lol.. Enter the poll to see my answer
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#14 \| 59 days ago jad272003 (+)	+2 It might be for marketing reasons. Enter the poll to see my answer
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