Two & Through

On Friday, Hendrick Motorsports released Casey Mears. According to Owner Rick Hendrick, Mears’ record was inadequate. “None of us, Casey included, have been satisfied with the situation this season,” said Hendrick. “We've put a ton of emphasis on the No. 5 program. It's been a total team effort, and Casey has worked as hard as anyone to help us improve. But the results just haven't come.”

During his Hendrick tenure, Mears accrued only one win, 6 top five finishes, and 13 top ten finishes. He was afforded an opportunity. He simply could not perform.