Jeremy Mayfield Fired Again!

Haas CNC Racing has parted ways with Jeremy Mayfield

After qualifying for the Chase for the Championship in 2004 and 2005, Jeremy Mayfield appeared to have overcome the issues that plagued him while he was driving for Penske Racing. However, a feud with Ray Evernham in 2006, less than six months after he finished ninth in the championship standings, ended his tenure with the Evernham organization.

He moved on to Bill Davis Racing in 2007, but that ride ended in October before he joined Haas CNC Racing. Mayfield could not make the situation work and finds himself searching for another ride.

Johnny Sauter will replace Mayfield at Phoenix.

Unfortunately, Mayfield may have worn out his welcome in the Sprint Cup series. He was highly pursued after he left Penske Racing in 2001, and when his contract expired in 2003, several car owners courted the Kentucky native.

Ever since his feud with Evernham, Mayfield's reputation has suffered, as many blame him for his career downward spiral. However, there are two sides to every story. It seems that Mayfield lost every bit of confidence he had after the fallout with Evernham.

“Jeremy’s proven resume behind the wheel of a Cup car was a real benefit to our team,” Haas General Manager Joe Custer said. “He stepped into the seat and did everything we asked him to and more...Ultimately, we were unable to provide him with the right balance, handling and speed he needed to be successful. We wish Jeremy nothing but the best for his future.”

Unlike the Penske and Evernham fiasco, Mayfield has amicably parted ways with Haas and Bill Davis. Maybe he is not all that bad. It looks like Mayfield will end his career in the Nationwide Series, or Craftsman Truck Series.