To: GRRRRR
Mikeys apology
Daytona International Speedway Posted on Wed, Feb. 14, 2007 Statement from Michael Waltrip
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 14, 2007) Michael Waltrips statement regarding the NASCAR penalties handed down this evening to the No. 55 Michael Waltrip Racing entry:
In the past 12 months, Michael Waltrip Racing has hired more than 150 people and we currently employ more than 200. Although we have grown at an accelerated pace, it has been our mission to hire people with high moral value and character to properly represent our sponsors and our ownership.
During preparations for the 2007 season and especially the 2007 Daytona 500, I specifically requested that our competition teams not disrespect NASCAR, our competitors or our sponsors by blatantly circumventing the rules.
HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? This is not the action of an organization, a manufacturer or a sponsor. This was an independent act done without consent or authorization from me or any of my executive management team. As an owner, I realize I am ultimately held responsible for the actions of my employees. Therefore, I accept the penalties issued tonight by NASCAR.
I respect NASCARs rules, its people and the sports integrity, which is why I am so sad and embarrassed. I am dedicated to get to the bottom of this because I will not let the independent act of an individual or individuals tarnish the incredible accomplishment my organization has made to be where we are today.
I want to apologize to the other owners, who know how hard Ive worked to get here in such a short period of time, NASCAR, Toyota, NAPA, all my sponsors, the drivers and especially the fans.
660 posted on
02/14/2007 4:56:41 PM PST by
WestCoastGal
(NO MORE MR NICE GUY!! 5-31-07 ~ MIDNIGHT GIT-R-DONE)
To: WestCoastGal
I still find it hard to believe that Nascar has not identified the foreign substance.
They need to call the CSI guys.
662 posted on
02/14/2007 5:10:12 PM PST by
SouthTexas
(It's race time again!)
To: WestCoastGal
I'm glad it was not the sterno thing. I was really stuck on how the inspectors would miss that can hanging off the side of the carbarator.....
If what Mikey says is true, and I lean towards believing the man (not the type, IMO), some heads, or head, needs to roll.
Still can't believe the things that these folks try.....
663 posted on
02/14/2007 5:12:10 PM PST by
LasVegasMac
(Islam........not fit for human consumption.)
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