Ford’s Another Big Blunder

Briscoe's Departure Highlights

Chase Briscoe's move to Joe Gibbs Racing shows Ford's failure in retaining and managing their promising NASCAR drivers.

Strategic Missteps in Driver Negotiations

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Outdated Talent Management Methods

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Flawed Approach to Driver Support

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Impact on Ford's Competitive Stance

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Tony Stewart's Departure Exacerbates Issues

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Loss of Stewart-Haas Racing Drivers

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Declining Championship Wins

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Media Frenzy and Unforeseen Outcomes

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Remaining Talent and Future Moves

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