2007-02-15 11:48:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
oops gurl--Yeah those 2 career wins rank right up there!!!
2007-02-15 11:54:06 · update #1
He was just as full of it as his fuel cell was.
2007-02-15 11:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
in the first place, xobrittanie91xo, Mikey not only drives the car, but he is the team owner. it is interesting that Mikey, the anointed leader of the new Toyota Camry race car intro into nascar would accept the idea of a adulteration of the fuel system
in his own car, one would think that if he knew of such an additive that it would have been used in another one of the cars he owns.
it is more likely, knowing Mikey's position with Toyota racing that the two that were punished the most ( crew chief Larry Hyde and racing director bob Kennedy), knew what was going on. it was only after the fact that Mikey knew what was really going on but failed to reveal the info to nascar, so at the time when he said it must be oil or something he was trying to cover every-body's butt's, the true Mikey. the "item" found below the intake manifold "has yet to be determined" but robin pemberton said it wasn't something that any regular joe could just go down to the corner store and buy, but when asked about the inspector reaching down there with his hand and coming in contact with the substance as to it's possible harm to the inspector robin said no and it was also mentioned that it had the consistency of petroleum jelly. i could suggest what it was but anyone CAN go
to the nearest dept. store and pick it up and is a old trick/cheat.
2007-02-15 20:40:37 · answer #2 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe Him. Michael, has never been that kind of driver and, I don't think He will be that kind of owner. besides, with Toyota just coming into the series, there was just too much at stake. I think it was just a case of an overly ambitious crew chief which is probably why Waltrip fired Him. in NASCAR, You have to do whats best for the team. also, today's NASCAR driver, doesn't spend nearly as much time around the shop as they did in the old days. team meetings and, working out with trainers is, just about as mechanical as most of them get, there are a few exceptions but, not many.
2007-02-15 23:33:31 · answer #3 · answered by ny21tb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you realize how much work Waltrip put into getting this team up and ready for this season you will then realize how ridiculous your remark is.
There is no way Michael would have jeopardize hundreds of hours of hard work to mess it all up with such a stupid action.
Someone changing a rear spoiler or lowering the car that is something but to ad a fuel boost???? that is pure ignorance. YOU know that this will get the attention of Nascar inspectors ... my idea? someone DOESN'T want to see TOYOTA or any other FOREIGN cars in nascar.
Wouldn't surprise me if it was a set up.
2007-02-15 21:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by caliguy_30 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I beleive every driver is aware of what is going to be done with his car.He has to know what feels good to him an if for some reason it s in the "grey area" the team pushes it.This may have been the situation.
2007-02-15 21:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by blakree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know dude. I saw his interview a few minutes after he found out that Nascar found a problem with his intake manifold. He was really confused. I mean realllllllllllLLLLY confused. He could have known though. Who knows... besides Micheal of course.
2007-02-15 20:58:43 · answer #6 · answered by JRfan1988 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not really sure he put on a really conviencing act, but you would think that they would tell the driver of the car about what they did with the car just incase of something bad happening with the car. but you never know!
2007-02-15 19:56:09 · answer #7 · answered by xobrittanie91xo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no what reason does he have to cheat for pole day at daytona the only places that are up for taking are the front row its not like he hade much to gain so im going to go along with him and say someone put it in there without his knowledge.
2007-02-15 20:06:26 · answer #8 · answered by rebeltrooper972 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a well known fact that there are almost always things done to gain an edge on the competition..........its just a matter of who gets away with it..............................so yes I think he knew he just got caught.
2007-02-15 19:53:18 · answer #9 · answered by irish eyes 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I love Mikey, I think he's hot and I'd believe anything he has to say.
2007-02-15 19:50:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
How does the old saying go??? If you ain't cheatin, Your not trying!It's steroids for the car man...
2007-02-15 19:54:29 · answer #11 · answered by A.J. H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋