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KATZ4 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,603 Points:233,580 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Mar 15, 2007 4:47:26 PM Ignore KATZ4 Report Abuse Runs his mouth to much!

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Runs his mouth to much!

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StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,273 Points:1,364,165 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2011 9:41:25 AM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse He was very sober on the Hub and while it's tough on DR to be out late in the season, the line up for MWR for next year does look pretty good. Fact is in today's racing it helps if you can court sponsors and project the image they want, Rooty didn't do that compared to alternatives. As I used to tell people I interviewed for jobs, technical talent I can find, getting the job done with people is just as important. In this case that includes the image that the sponsor wants.
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,166 Points:1,592,590 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2011 7:46:04 AM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse he is arrogant just like his Brother DW.
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,759 Points:2,734,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2011 10:32:35 PM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse ...andthen destroying the value by hiring a has been, almost good, racer.
WilW Champion Author Atlanta Posts:12,238 Points:2,675,805 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Nov 4, 2011 3:28:41 PM Ignore WilW Report Abuse "Mouth Running" runs in the family, it seems.
Bill G. Champion Author Hartford Posts:37,263 Points:2,806,390 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2011 12:15:11 AM Ignore Bill G. Report Abuse Love him. He still knows how to drive too. Look at today's results!
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,166 Points:1,592,590 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2011 7:12:59 AM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse not much
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,273 Points:1,364,165 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2011 10:09:31 AM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse For a goofball he is a pretty good driver. There are times when I agree w/ Katz4, it gets to be a bit much.
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,759 Points:2,734,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2011 8:06:39 AM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse MW is still a pretty smart Huckster. And he might finally be building a team with some value.
WilW Champion Author Atlanta Posts:12,238 Points:2,675,805 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2011 8:36:59 AM Ignore WilW Report Abuse Prissy.
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,166 Points:1,592,590 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2011 7:33:52 AM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse can't believe Fox is putting old DW and Michael together as commentators for 2012 Sirius radio here I come
wilbur_gas Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,702 Points:648,610 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2011 11:27:23 PM Ignore wilbur_gas Report Abuse Should stick to selling auto parts for NAPA!
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,414 Points:2,649,255 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2011 12:10:36 PM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse needs to go away
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,166 Points:1,592,590 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2011 4:33:50 AM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse needs to get over himself
djdavej Rookie Author Ontario Posts:84 Points:166,665 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 23, 2011 9:45:59 PM Ignore djdavej Report Abuse funny, needs driving lessons
stephen2155 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,039 Points:660,955 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 16, 2011 8:57:22 PM Ignore stephen2155 Report Abuse Not bad guy but wrote a great book.
kycooner1 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:7,915 Points:663,220 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2011 5:56:20 AM Ignore kycooner1 Report Abuse Gay
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:20,693 Points:2,705,585 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2011 4:54:15 PM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse Say what you want about these guys, but DW & company are the current longest running team of racing announcers, in their 11th consecutive year on FOX. Who's 2nd longest? Michael Waltrip, Phil Parsons & Rick Allen, 7+ years running on SPEED. The guys have charisma.
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,414 Points:2,649,255 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2011 12:33:39 PM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse Caused the big one.
TRICKY38 All-Star Author Georgia Posts:925 Points:555,815 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2011 10:50:32 AM Ignore TRICKY38 Report Abuse I do not like Michael Waltrip, or his brother Darrell either!
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:20,693 Points:2,705,585 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2011 1:07:49 AM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse Mikey wins the Trucks' 250 at Daytona, on the 10th anniversary of his '01 win and Dale's passing. I can't even begin to think how emotional he must be after this win... Now just imagine if he does it on Sunday!
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:20,693 Points:2,705,585 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2011 5:31:25 PM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse Nice job by Mikey today, 3rd place finish in Duel 2 and a great starting spot Sunday!
lodawg48 Champion Author Columbus Posts:14,148 Points:2,722,200 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2011 4:53:42 PM Ignore lodawg48 Report Abuse The 55 number didn't bring him much luck and looking at his results in the shootout, the 15 isn't going to bring back any luck either.
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:20,693 Points:2,705,585 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2011 4:27:32 PM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse He's back with his ol' #15 Napa ride, and has a good shot to race in the 500.
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,759 Points:2,734,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2010 11:07:32 AM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse They have, indeed. And, maybe as importantly, the drivers are willing to repay "favors," provided by other drivers (read: baby busch.
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:20,693 Points:2,705,585 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 4, 2010 4:06:27 PM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse His teams have improved significantly over the course of this year.
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,759 Points:2,734,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2010 9:53:15 PM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse Or needs to spend his time running his racing enterprise.
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,414 Points:2,649,255 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2010 11:18:43 AM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse needs to retire to the booth like DW
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,759 Points:2,734,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2010 6:19:53 PM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse Two cars in the top six. Three in the top 18. Not a bad start.
stevieyz19 Champion Author Michigan Posts:14,507 Points:2,749,085 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2010 10:33:48 PM Ignore stevieyz19 Report Abuse Rather listen to DW any day over McReynolds.
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,759 Points:2,734,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2010 9:18:18 AM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse I didn't realize Imus was still alive, much less with a program sophisticated enough to have DW as a guest. (Yes, I know that ain't sayin' much!)
SE3.5 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:17,034 Points:3,168,440 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2010 8:47:11 AM Ignore SE3.5 Report Abuse Imus and Darrell are two very funny people. I would love to have heard that chat.
arthur1957 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,460 Points:32,245 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 6:20:20 PM Ignore arthur1957 Report Abuse Imus had Darrell Waltrip on the other day and said what Michael needs is he "needs" his accelerator "to" stick in his Toyota!
SE3.5 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:17,034 Points:3,168,440 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2010 8:47:59 AM Ignore SE3.5 Report Abuse Mikey is a fun guy, but his reflexes must be going bad faster than some of the other guys.
stevieyz19 Champion Author Michigan Posts:14,507 Points:2,749,085 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2010 12:35:18 PM Ignore stevieyz19 Report Abuse He's a likeable enough guy but it's probably time for him to park. However, that said, if it comes down to it, I'd rather see him out there trying to race than a Schelmerdine or a Bodeen.
SE3.5 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:17,034 Points:3,168,440 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2010 8:32:46 AM Ignore SE3.5 Report Abuse Lucked out and backed into this year's 500.
robo0427 Sophomore Author South Carolina Posts:214 Points:364,585 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2010 8:28:13 AM Ignore robo0427 Report Abuse Is Waltrip on Hendrick's payroll. It seems he is always causing late caution to get Hendrick cars up front.
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,759 Points:2,734,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 10:01:19 PM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse Got himself in trouble once and got hit once. Second problem was not his fault.
WoofGM All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:724 Points:155,625 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 7:55:47 AM Ignore WoofGM Report Abuse But you got to love his commercials !!!!!!
nascar7 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:5,246 Points:199,730 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2010 4:26:35 PM Ignore nascar7 Report Abuse managed to get in trouble twice last nite--same old mikey- the only time he did anything was when dale sr. was his boss
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,759 Points:2,734,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2009 9:28:58 AM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse I have not heard of a single event where any of Waltrip's cars, in any series, have started with the intention of stopping. Waltrip is in the series to race, unlike some of the bushleaguers that are diluting the sport.
PennGas Champion Author Ontario Posts:71,578 Points:1,865,655 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2009 6:16:08 PM Ignore PennGas Report Abuse I agree with you on Nemechek for the most part. In regards to Mikey, I would sure hope he didn't start and park considering the large sponsorship he gets from Napa. If Nemechek had a sponsor like Napa I am pretty sure he'd run pretty decent. Would he win races, it's possible he would get one here or there. But looking at the big picture who can really compete for wins against the Hendrick's and Gibb's of the sport? Seems more and more like it's 5-6 cars that do the majority of the winning and other teams pick up the scraps. It's somewhat similar to the days of the "Big Four" in the 70's when they won the majority of the races. Times were different back then and the amount of money needed to run well was much less in comparative terms. [Edited by: PennGas at 11/6/2009 6:16:34 PM EST]
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,759 Points:2,734,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 3, 2009 6:05:50 AM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse At this point, Nemecheck is part of the problem, not the solution. He was once cabable of qualifying well, and perhaps even winning. He no longer is. Now he just outqualifies some real talent, then parks the car to make a quick buck. One thing Waltrip has never been guilty of - start and park!
PennGas Champion Author Ontario Posts:71,578 Points:1,865,655 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2009 8:39:31 PM Ignore PennGas Report Abuse Maybe what Nascar needs to do is go back to a 36-car starting field at most of the races? It would eliminate most of the "start & park" cars I would think. The only bad side to that is people like Nemechek would be forced out of the sport due to financial reasons. In the old days the tracks used to help the independent teams out by giving them money or helping them with parts for the cars. One guy that comes to mind is Richard Howard who used to be the promoter at Charlotte. He did quite a bit so that the smaller teams could get out there and run the races. Of course things were much cheaper then but the racing was more interesting.
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,759 Points:2,734,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2009 1:50:16 PM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse Let's see. Stayed on the lead lap the entire race. Avoided the crashes. Finished seventh, right behind the points leader. Not bad for an elderly racer.
rabbit08 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:12 Points:445,000 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2009 11:44:39 PM Ignore rabbit08 Report Abuse Peaked when he was with DEI...
bigmakinmich All-Star Author Detroit Posts:928 Points:32,360 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2009 2:57:58 PM Ignore bigmakinmich Report Abuse I like Mikey..he does a good job as a broadcaster but maybe his racing is suffering due to him spreading himself too thin.. he does color for the trucks, he has his TWIN show on SPEED plus his obligations to his sponsors and his role as an owner. I think hiring Truex Jr as a driver is a step in the right direction. the 00 car is in the top 15 in points and just missed the chase and the 47 car which uses MWR equipment and technology is also running strong watch for the 56 to be a player next season.
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,759 Points:2,734,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2009 1:55:12 PM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse Not so good, though. On the other hand, he's having fun, he's racing, he's showing off his sponsor. Any doubt that it's hard to walk away from something you really like doing?
SE3.5 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:17,034 Points:3,168,440 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2009 8:53:49 AM Ignore SE3.5 Report Abuse <<< How many laps down will Mikey be at the conclusion of Martinsville? >>>Just four, not too bad.
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,414 Points:2,649,255 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2009 10:40:22 AM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse needs to go to the booth like his brother
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,759 Points:2,734,930 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2009 10:57:56 AM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse OOps... fat fingered typo, dase... #56 is indeed the correct number.