Rick Hendrick: Puppet Master, Genius, or Both?

  Brad Keselowski has turned a few heads this year with his performance on the track. Now he’s turning heads off the track with his decision to leave JR Motorsports for Penske Racing next year. While there are still many unanswered questions surrounding this move, the biggest question could be this: Did Keselowski make this decision, or was it Rick Hendrick? Keselowski is expected to replace David Stremme in the unsponsored No. 12 Penske Dodge. Rumors say it is a short-term move. Why Penske? Why short-term? Stewart-Haas, a Hendrick affiliate, has plenty of room to add another driver.   Why would a driver ensconced in the Hendrick organization give it all up and move to a troubled manufacturer and a race team that hasn’...

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