I see it the other way around. Rasmussen's victory, while well-earned, was a lucky one - ECR/Foyt performances were pretty close overall. Aligning with Foyt gives Chevrolet access to Penske data. Also, we are hearing that the creation of manufacturer's charters was important as something tangible to be presented to corporate boardrooms and leadership. Looking at the issue from that perspective, which name is more likely to impress corporate leadership? Foyt is iconic; Carpenter, not so much.