[Nevadastars]

He's got to be getting a bit nervous........


from Jayski.com

Sponsor problems at MWR? Elliott to MWR? Rumors are swirling about Toyota driver #55-Michael Waltrip's future and his sponsorship support [NAPA], after failing to make the last six tour races. According to one unconfirmed report, Waltrip is having to return $300,000 to his sponsors for each race he misses. There is also speculation that Bill Elliott may be under consideration for a ride with the three-team operation; Elliott, 50 and only a part-time driver these days, would have six championship provisionals, guaranteeing him a spot in at least six races. However Elliott, despite the multimillion-dollar contracts being waved at him by more than one team, has been less than enthusiastic about becoming too deeply involved in the sport again.(Winston Salem Journal)(4-16-2007)

[Souporscotty]

Return $300,000 per race? Man, that'll put a crimp in yer boogity.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Nevadastars

He's got to be getting a bit nervous........


from Jayski.com

Sponsor problems at MWR? Elliott to MWR? Rumors are swirling about Toyota driver #55-Michael Waltrip's future and his sponsorship support [NAPA], after failing to make the last six tour races. According to one unconfirmed report, Waltrip is having to return $300,000 to his sponsors for each race he misses. There is also speculation that Bill Elliott may be under consideration for a ride with the three-team operation; Elliott, 50 and only a part-time driver these days, would have six championship provisionals, guaranteeing him a spot in at least six races. However Elliott, despite the multimillion-dollar contracts being waved at him by more than one team, has been less than enthusiastic about becoming too deeply involved in the sport again.(Winston Salem Journal)(4-16-2007)

I find that to be a lot of crap anyway. Hire a driver so you get a spot in a race !!!!! Earn it. 36th and on down have to. Why should a 50 year old FORMER and at best part time driver get a free ride????? BULL CRAP !!

[oncea3fan]

this is again where the fastest 43 would solve the problem,mikey would have made some, other he would have still went home.

in todays nascar there are so many stars and you buy your ticket so far in advance that the fastest 43 would not hurt anybodies pocketbook .

as far as mikey goes, I see him stepping out of the car before he loses support of napa/toyaota

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by oncea3fan

this is again where the fastest 43 would solve the problem,mikey would have made some, other he would have still went home.

in todays nascar there are so many stars and you buy your ticket so far in advance that the fastest 43 would not hurt anybodies pocketbook .

as far as mikey goes, I see him stepping out of the car before he loses support of napa/toyaota

You hit the nail on the head with your first paragraphs, Once. Mikey's inability to get out of the gate might be the best argument for a "Fastest 43" field we could get.

As far as his stepping out of the ride, who could he get who's better than he?

As long as Jarrett is in the #44 and out of the Chosen 35, Bill Elliott and Terry Labonte aren't an answer. They wouldn't have a guaranteed starting spot unless Jarret actually qualifies. Then after Jarrett uses his last Champ Provisional, and if he isn't in the Chosen 35, MWR runs a chance of Elliott or Terry bouncing Jarrett out of the field. This would NOT thrill UPS.

Nope, I'd say Mikey has painted himself into the proverbial corner.

[LSC9901]

Once again more of the insane rules of NASCAR surface. I see bringing Elliott or Labonte on as an equal to the time Mikey paid for a spot in the race and ended up with a DNF. Just gimme the fastest 43 and let 'er rip. If Terry Labonte is one of the fastest 43 then he runs the race. If Jr isn't .... too bad. Go home.

Maybe the Red Sox should get into this years world series since they were past champions. NO wait ... their play off system is totally different and takes place after the regular season. What a novel idea.

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Once again more of the insane rules of NASCAR surface. I see bringing Elliott or Labonte on as an equal to the time Mikey paid for a spot in the race and ended up with a DNF. Just gimme the fastest 43 and let 'er rip. If Terry Labonte is one of the fastest 43 then he runs the race. If Jr isn't .... too bad. Go home.

Maybe the Red Sox should get into this years world series since they were past champions. NO wait ... their play off system is totally different and takes place after the regular season. What a novel idea.

You already know i agree with paragraph #1.

To go along with paragraph #2, I heard Ray Everham interviewed today. He was asked if, because of the rapidly escalating cost of having a competitive team, current team owners would merge with successful businessmen from other walks of life (Bobby Ginn to MB2 Racing and John Henry's Fenway Sports to Roush). Ray answered in the affirmative, without a doubt. He's trying to work out a deal with Montreal Canadian's George Gillette now, and Yates is actively negotiating with the NE Patriots' Kraft family. Plus he indicated that George Steinbrenner is becoming involved with another team? With all this outside influence, maybe NASCAR will go down the road stick&ball sports have gone? Who knows what it will look like in the not so distant future?

[Souporscotty]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

Plus he indicated that George Steinbrenner is becoming involved with another team?

That is SO cool. If Georgie gets in he'll probably FIRE Brian France!

[Souporscotty]

Originally Posted by Souporscotty

That is SO cool. If Georgie gets in he'll probably FIRE Brian France!

But then he'd probably hire him back again later.

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by Souporscotty

That is SO cool. If Georgie gets in he'll probably FIRE Brian France!

Fire him, Hell!!?? He'd probably just BUY him!

[LSC9901]

There is no doubt in my mind that George Steinbrenner is the very worst thing that ever happened to organized sports. End of story.

[oncea3fan]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

There is no doubt in my mind that George Steinbrenner is the very worst thing that ever happened to organized sports. End of story.

who is he, wasn't he on sienfeld or something.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by oncea3fan

who is he, wasn't he on sienfeld or something.

Yes he ACTED there also !!!!!

[LSC9901]

Waltrip fails to qualify for the Phoenix race on Saturday !!!

[Nevadastars]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Waltrip fails to qualify for the Phoenix race on Saturday !!!

On Inside Nextel Cup he was bragging about how fast his Toyota was when they practiced there and had high hopes. I guess its back to business as usual, at home. He just got a new crew chief, but I think he needs a new driver.

On a side note, Jarrett used his 5th provisional.