Micheal McDowell got fired?

Question

Did anyone else here that Micheal Waltrip took McDowell out of the car and Mike Skinner is going to finish the year in the 00 car

Answer 1

Jayskis: McDowell could be looking for a ride UPDATE2 Skinner?: #00-Michael McDowell, the Michael Waltrip Racing rookie, said Friday that he may be on the market for a new team, depending on MWR’s sponsorship search. He’s already spoken to several teams about his driving future, including Petty Enterprises. Petty official Robbie Loomis said Friday that McDowell is among a small group of three or four drivers being considered for the team’s #45 car next season. McDowell said MWR has an option on him, but if it does not secure a sponsor for him in the next few weeks, he may have to look elsewhere for a ride. Casey Mears and Chad McCumbee have also been mentioned as candidates for Petty’s #45 car. Other options that potentially could be available to McDowell include Chip Ganassi Racing’s #41 car and Gillett Evernham Motorsports’ #10 car. There are also openings at Penske Racing and Richard Childress Racing.(SceneDaily)(8-9-2008)

UPDATE: Mike Skinner is listed in the Michigan entry list as the driver of the #00 Champion Mortgage Toyota field by Michael Waltrip Racing, no word on what is up with regular driver Michael McDowell. The MIchigan entry list will be posted in a bit(8-11-2008)

UPDATE 2: Michael McDowell said he supports Michael Waltrip Racing's decision to replace him with Mike Skinner in the 3M Performance 400 this weekend at Michigan. McDowell, whose #00 team is currently outside the top 35 in owner points, said in a statement that he's in favor of doing "whatever it takes to improve the performance of our team. No driver wants to get out of the car, but I understand that every part of our program needs to be evaluated, and that certainly includes me. I plan to support Mike Skinner and our team any way I can, and hopefully learn some things that will help when I get back in the car."(SceneDaily)(8-12-2008) Comment here

nothing says it here

Answer 2

This is ridiculous. All the drivers are getting fired or taken out of their rides for periods of time. I hate it.

Answer 3

McDowell didn't get fired, Mikey said he was putting Skinner in the car to stabilize the team for a couple weeks (getting back in the top 35,etc.), like what Skinner did for AJ Allmindinger's team earlier this year.  

Answer 4

Hmmm thats what I get for not paying attention to This Week In NASCAR. I miss out news such as this. Hmmm Mike is really earning his name as "The Principal" shame he can't get a Sprint Cup ride. Hopefully Bill Davis Racing (since they plan to resurrect the #23/#27 car) would put him in it

Answer 5

I didnt hear that but It sounds good to me that he took him out. He only causes problems from what I have seen, and he cant finish in a good solid position, so I think mikey made a good decision in taking him out if that is the case.

Answer 6

With the exception of a spectacular crash, McDowell accomplished exactly what most fans thought he would - nothing.

Michael Waltrip needs results NOW or he won't be around long enough to remember.

McDowell didn't get the job done - too bad because I like him, but that is the cold hard reality - you must produce to continue.

Answer 7

Hadn't heard, thanks for the update.

And to my little kaseyfan, I've mentioned it before, spring Pocono 2005.

Answer 8

I think Waltrip said he was using Skinner to get the team and car better so McDowell can comeback to a stronger car, and team altogether. I don't think he said anything about firing McDowell, although I think someone needs to sit him down and have a good ol' talking too. I don't think what happened @ the Glen was 100% his fault, but he sure played part in it... and he's had other scary moments all season.

Answer 9

Mikey should fire himself.

Answer 10

Mikey should retire.. But MWR has put Skinner in for a couple races I think to try to help get that car up into top 35..Mcdowell needs to go run Nationwide..

Go Dale Jr & Hms

Answer 11

I heard that too.  That's rediculous!  I think Michael Waltrip is too much of a hothead.  

Answer 12

I was watching that too.  And I didn't hear that.  I thought he is only  going to use Skinner for only a few races and that Micheal Mcdowell was all for it.

Answer 13

umm he needs to get some real drivers and picksomeone up from the nationwide instead of all this c**p what was there last top 10

Edit: thanks winter havent seen it bfor but i was just making sure you dont like him for wrecking and damit now i cant call you a bandwagoner

Answer 14

He's not the only one that needs to be canned..................The list is long and distinguished!!!

Answer 15

I didn't hear that until now thanks for the info!