Exactly Tim - I think things just came to a natural end for Manning. Darren's quote implied as much to me talking about his plan was to improve the team which has undoubtedly occurred seeing them running consistently on the lead lap at most ovals in the second half of the season. Depending on what he ends up doing I would not be at all suprised to see him running the 500 for Tex in future.
Then again running DP, ALMS or something similar would suit him much better.
Next year really is a make or break year for Meira - if he doesn't lift the team noticably then he's going to be a highly skilled career journeyman. Much like Manning really.....
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