as I recall Tony Stewart wasn't thrilled when his partner, Gene Haas, created a 4th team and hired Kurt .... Gene was reported to believe that Kurt could bring Stewart-Haas a championship ....the team is sponsored by Haas Automation .... if it is determined that it will be a good while (if ever) that Kurt can come back, I can't help but wonder if he will continue to fund the team without a top tier driver ??