Feb
15
Michael Waltrip: Lightning Rod for Controversy or Just Really Tall Man?
February 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Even I am starting to feel a bit bad for Michael Waltrip, as he’s suddenly developing a knack for putting himself in no-win situations.
The good news is that on Thursday he raced his way into the Daytona 500, finishing eighth; the bad news is many people believe he shouldn’t have even been on the track [...]
Feb
15
Dear Wee Baby Jesus Baby, Please Help Guide Me Through the Big One
February 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment
All you splash-n-go Christians be forewarned, you’re officially on notice:
The near-400 parishioners in attendance Sunday morning at Grace Fellowship near Athens sat and watched as a group of teens scurried toward the altar with a fuel can, racing tires, a jack, racing flags and a Nextel Cup-shaped trophy.
The illustrative idea was hatched by 38-year-old pastor [...]
Feb
15
Yes, VroomDude… I do believe that some renegade idiot from the team could fiddle with the car without anyone noticing. I’m sure they have good security in the garages both at home and at the races to keep unauthorized people at bay, but if someone from the team approaches the car, I doubt they’re [...]
Feb
14
That’ll Be 100 Points Mr. Waltrip, Thank You Very Much
February 14, 2007 | 3 Comments
Michael Waltrip joined all the bad kids in detention today, with NASCAR suspending his crew chief and team director indefinitely and docking the driver 100 points before the season has even begun.
“We’ve got people’s attention now,” NASCAR competition director Robin Pemberton said Wednesday.
Waltrip, a two-time Daytona winner, lost his crew chief and team director right [...]
Feb
14
Much Ado About Cheating
February 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Unlike VroomChick, I’d be shocked if any of the major teams didn’t knowingly at least bend the rules, each and every racing week. Put a bunch of competitive people around a race car, give them lots of tools and dollars to spend, add in the element of prize money and job security, and you end [...]