What's the deal with Waltrip.. dead last with a DNF 2 weeks in a row?

Question

I didn't see last week's race, thank God. What happened to his car? Same as this week, what happened that he's out so early?

I don't see any way he's going to be in business for himself next year. NAPA must be going nuts.

Answer 1

His best years are behind him.  I think he should hang it up.  He is hurting his own team.

Answer 2

He's just not the same driver he used to be.  That said, the guy makes great commercials.  He could probably sell a ketchup popsicle to a lady with white gloves on!

Answer 3

NAPA are going bonkers for sure. i mean, if i had to the opportunity to race, it would be hard to let go as well. He should just stick to commentating, he does have a good personality.

Answer 4

this just in.... he sucks. are you just now learning this?

Answer 5

If you can remember back in the '90's like I can, His big brother DW, himself, couldn't hardly buy a win after he started his own team. I don't recall DW winning any races as a team owner. It's different when you have to pay the bills yourself.

I hope this doesn't happen to The Rushville Rocket a.k.a. Smoke next year!

Still-ya gotta love Mikey!

Answer 6

He left chevy for toyota, got caught cheating,and now seem to have forgotten how to drive.Mikey should stick to the commercials and  do a hotel commercial.I'm not a nascar driver but i did stay at a ______________ last night!! LOL

Answer 7

Poor Mikey.  As far as NAPA goes, they get great commercials from Waltrip, and their car is seen more on TV with all Michael's problems than all the cars that are running in the middle somewhere.  (And the fact is that Waltrip and NAPA capitalize on these problems in their commercials.  It's nice to see that they still have a sense of humor!)

Answer 8

That is actually an improvement from last year when he missed most of the races becuase he could not qualify.

Answer 9

Waltrip has always been an "also-ran" if it hadn't been for Dale Sr. giving him a chance in the #15 car he'd still be winless. Hey NAPA there are several good teams in need of sponsorship next year...need their numbers???

Answer 10

Somethings radically wrong, and the problem starts at the top-Mikey. He's turning into Morgan Shepard. At least we know Morgan doesn't have any money. If I was in charge at NAPA, I sure would be telling Mikey to get your act together. Two weeks in a row is inexcusable.