[vincesanity82]

From the track to the broadcast booth, Andy Petree has come full circle in racing. As a television commentator on ABC and ESPN, he is able to share a lot of racing experiences and his style has caught on with the fans. And there isn't a nicer guy in the sport. Born in Newton, N.C., he has been a longtime fixture in NASCAR racing. After spending many years racing on local tracks, including Hickory Motor Speedway, he became part owner of the No. 32 Busch car with Dale Jarrett. In 1977, just as Jarrett was trying to start his racing career, Petree, a high school friend, helped him form DAJ Racing to run in the limited sportsman class at Hickory (N.C.) Speedway. The "D" in DAJ stood for Dale, the "A" for Andy and the "J" for another friend, Jimmy Newsome. By the age of 28, Petree was crew chief for Harry Gant, the driver of Leo Jackson's No. 33. Petree went on to win two NASCAR Cup championships as a crew chief for the late Dale Earnhardt. He later won races with his own team, and drove in some Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series races. He moved into team ownership after the 1996 season. ... Petree is scheduled to return to the ABC broadcast booth in 2008, along with Punch and Wallace. -- Ellsworth American

The Ellsworth American - Petree Has Been There, Done That

[3fanforever]

I know it's all a matter of preference, but I like Andy in the booth. He's always coming up with things that are informative and interesting, especially when he's relating back to his own experiences. It's just too bad he's with ABC/ESPN.

[Bob Tanner]

For a guy who didn't have a lot of media experience (some, but not as much as the two others in the booth with him had) I think he did a very passable job. He was understandable, well spoken, gave information and observations without relating his own history. He might try to use a little more enthusiasm next season.

I didn't mind him in the least. You actually never realized he was even there, most of the time, his delivery was so low-key. That was good. Compared to the self-serving trolls they have on FOX, Andy was a refreshing change.

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Self serving trolls Bob ?????



Stop being so kind .... pleeeeeze