Comments on: Fair Punishment and Kyle Petty

By: JT

JT — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:49:27 +0000

I hate to say this but “business is business”. When Kyle and Richard accepted Boston Ventures’ money, they relingquished control of PE.

Frankly, they probably got a lot better deal than Bud Moore did when he had to auction off the assets of his storied team for pennies on the dollar. And that was where PE was heading before Boston Ventures came along.

According to Patti Petty (though Mike Mulhern), Kyle is supposed to have the Wells Fargo sponsorship (reported to be a 12-race deal) in his pocket. However, I bet that Kyle and Richard signed “non-compete” clauses with Boston Ventures, which would prevent Kyle from taking any sponsors to another team.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:41:57 +0000

Kyle made a comment last spring, on TV, about it being time to go somewhere else. As isthe case in many family businesses the kids need to work elsewhere to gain the knowledge and get a better appreciation of the business. When he decides to quit driving he may be ready to run P.E.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:39:52 +0000

Kyle Petty probably had too big a role as both driver and officer in PE, before BV took over. Now that there’s a new sheriff in town, they don’t like the old one hanging around, reminding them they better make good on their promises.

Kyle’s a link to the old days, just because he’s a Petty. I’ll bet BV doesn’t like that either.

Kyle has a lot to offer this sport. How and when will be laid out in the future, but he always calls it like it is. It’s to his credit that he’s not having a public fit over being treated like day old garbage at the company he fought to save. I can’t imagine the difficulties in his current situation, and wouldn’t blame him a bit for mouthing off.

By: Zieke

Zieke — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:01:55 +0000

I think if they replace Kyle with a younger driver, they had better be ready to spend a wad of cash to make a competitive race team. In their current condition, Tony Stewart would finish 30th or worse in any race you name in their car. Kyle’s only plus is his popularity with fans and sponsors, me included.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:58:06 +0000

I have alot of respect for Kyle. I think he took to much on. He was trying to drive and be president of Petty Enterprises. That in itself is a huge job. They as a team have not been able to keep up with the technology, you could put Jimmie Johnson in the 45 car and I doubt he would finish better than Kyle. The height of Kyle’s career was when he got away from Petty Enterprises and out from under his fathers thumb. It seems their relationship has been rocky over the years. I remember a video clip from several years ago where Richard was telling Kyle what to do on the track and where to run and Kyle blew up telling him “you drive it then”.

With all due respect to Richard Petty does he really think he has anything to offer with today’s cars? Even the previous model was not there when he retired.

It was alot easier to win back in Richards day. Whoever chested the best won, and inspections were nothing like they are now. NASCAR insured that by hiring the best cheater in the business to run the inspections.

I support Kyle completely wherever he races. I always root for an underdog, I’m a Robby Gordon fan remember?

By: Steve C

Steve C — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:20:31 +0000

Re: Kyle, He has been around for a long time. BV has a very hard desision to make. Patty Petty said that Wells Fargo is going to stick with KP where ever he goes. With that said PE should look at the amount of sponsor money brought in by Wells Fargo. If they bring enough money to the company start a thrid team and let KP finish out his time with PE if not let him go. It’s all business. either your in the black or red. If the money is there let him run. If the money is not there send him packing or put him in another position in the company.