Open Question: Did Rick Hendrick finally give Gordon his car back for the Richmond race?

Jeff Gordon is on the edge of making the chase and suddenly he's first in practice after such a bad year. Should this show Rick that if he puts his best driver in the best car he can do good things?? Jr's had the best car all year but how many times has he been fastest in practice?? I think it's time Rick gives Gordon his old car back full time now. Who's with me??