For Richard Petty Motorsports, the focus is now on 2017. Good idea, since 2016 basically is a wasted season.
Neither of the team's drivers will make the Chase barring a victory in the Sprint Cup season's final two races. And on Wednesday, RPM announced a change in its hierarchy aimed at the future.
Out goes competition director Sammy Johns. His temporary replacements are Philippe Lopez and Scott McDougall. The move, according to an RPM media release, is an effort to improve on-track performance.
It's a good notion. Aric Almirola enters Sunday's race at Darlington at No.