[jamminj]

Yeah, baby! Finally, Team Petty has some results!

Kyle Petty's 8th place finish and Labonte's early dominance of the GC 500 was awsome to see. It's nice to see that Robbie Loomis (and Labonte) have brought some championship knowledge to a team which was in desperate need. It won't be long until we see the 43 in Victory Lane!

Kyle said in an interview that there was 3 types of cars in every race. Those 3-4 cars which have a shot at winning, a second group who are competitive, and a third group who don't stand a chance (professional lappers). He said that he now feels that the Petty cars are operating consistantly in the 2nd group.

I'd say Labonte was in the 1st group, until his engine blew (of course maybe that's why he was up front: squeezing too much outta the engine)

[Team Yates]

Congratulations to the Petty team!!!! It's been awhile since Petty has had a good finish, I hope that they continue to make the "right" decisions as the year progresses. How great it would be if they make it into the top 10!(the chase). Too bad about Bobby's motor, he probably would have been right there, with Kyle.

[Smoke842]

Totally cool, Jamminj and Team Yates. Wouldn't it be great if the 43 car won a race this year? I think that might be Kyle's 2nd top ten this year. Not to get off the subject, but how bout DJ in the top ten too? Yeah! And Robby G, he got more TV time than last year combined. Robby's one of my fav's.

[rave20]

It would REALLY be cool to see Kyle in victory lane. I know that' a stretch but after all they went through with Adam it'd be really nice to see a winning smile on Kyle again!

[razerx]

Word

AWESOME

[car99fan]

I'm afraid to get my hopes up too high....but quietly crossing my fingers for the return of a Petty Enterprises car to Victory Lane.

[florida]

I'd like to see Kyle in victory lane... they're definitely doing better than in past years so far...

[38SadlerFan]

I agree. I really like Kyle Petty and all he does off the track and perserverence on the track. I saw an interview with him in which he said that he should do better this year because he isn't as involved with the behind the scenes stuff at Petty Enterprises anymore now that Robbie Loomis is there. He has more time to focus on racing. That has to be a good thing.

[LSC9901]

Most everyone would like to see Petty Enterprises in Victory Lane. As much as we all feel for Kyle and want the Petty Organization to win they have to get better in the talent department. For too many years now they have been a less that top rated team. Something is missing and until they fix that problem nothing will change. Labonte was a great addition but he cannot do it alone. Equipment is vital. Money helps also and until they win some races the current sponsors will not provide enough for the personael and equipment needed. I'm cheering for them though.

[Nevadastars]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Labonte was a great addition but he cannot do it alone.

Hiring Robbie Loomis back from Hendrick sure didnt hurt either. I'm sure he learned a lot with his stay at HMS. Labonte looked strong last weekend at Atlanta, and who knows where he would have ended up if his engine held together. Between that and Kyles top 10 finish, they have to be pumped up. They know they can run with the big dogs now and it will help keep the entire organization motivated.

[38SadlerFan]

Don't forget Todd Parrott! He's also a proven winner with Dale Jarrett. I think they have the talent, but maybe it is the money that is lacking over there. Whatever it is, let's hope it gets fixed and they can get a win or two this season.

[LSC9901]

With a 5th place finish for Bobby it appears that they have found at least one important part of the needs of Petty Enterprises. I may have to start using Bobby in my Fantasy League.