More on UPS...
Jess
Well here we go again...
I don't know whether to be angry or sad. Can't they see that David is going to win races and contend for championships? Can't they see how great he is, both on and off the track? The race reports on UPS's site have been so positive, emphasizing that his performance and effort for them has been excellent. And it has been. I couldn't be prouder of how David, Ryan, Shawn and the team have held together through two mechanical failures since stepping into the #44 to get back into the top 35.
And now this heart-and-soul team might get ditched?
I understand the economy is really bad right now. I understand that sponsors want the most bang for their buck and that Carl Edwards has been on a roll lately. I understand that Jeff Burton also has a strong presence in NASCAR. But for goodness' sake, how does UPS know that David won't be Carl Edwards and Jeff Burton one day? Isn't this sport about taking chances, about giving it your all? David's already done it and UPS should follow suit and stay with him. They remained with Dale through years of struggles - they need to give David a chance before jumping ship.
What makes me angry is that they wanted him to be in the #44 because they had a lot of marketing around that number. He lost his owner points because of that. UPS should know from being with Dale last year how important those points are. But they wanted the marketing. Marketing? It would be nice to see some marketing! The special paint schemes are cool but they can do more. I love DJ's last commerical. I would have loved it even more if David, the driver he picked to replace him, had walked up beside him and taken the key. Isn't that what NASCAR is about as well?
So now if UPS leaves David has no sponsor. He doesn't have his number and in my opinion that was a pointless decision by UPS and MWR because he never should have had to give up the #00 - especially if UPS was thinking about leaving all along. And you know what? His contract is contingent on sponsorship. He might have to leave MWR.
The best driver MWR has. Has ever had.
What's going to happen to NAPA? Will they resign? What about McD? Can Aaron's field a full-time Cup and Nationwide ride, plus the cars they run in other series?
I've always liked the big brown truck. When I see one now I always smile because I think of David. If I have to ship something I'll use UPS. Because of David.
If they leave David they leave me, too.
I don't know whether to be angry or sad. Can't they see that David is going to win races and contend for championships? Can't they see how great he is, both on and off the track? The race reports on UPS's site have been so positive, emphasizing that his performance and effort for them has been excellent. And it has been. I couldn't be prouder of how David, Ryan, Shawn and the team have held together through two mechanical failures since stepping into the #44 to get back into the top 35.
And now this heart-and-soul team might get ditched?
I understand the economy is really bad right now. I understand that sponsors want the most bang for their buck and that Carl Edwards has been on a roll lately. I understand that Jeff Burton also has a strong presence in NASCAR. But for goodness' sake, how does UPS know that David won't be Carl Edwards and Jeff Burton one day? Isn't this sport about taking chances, about giving it your all? David's already done it and UPS should follow suit and stay with him. They remained with Dale through years of struggles - they need to give David a chance before jumping ship.
What makes me angry is that they wanted him to be in the #44 because they had a lot of marketing around that number. He lost his owner points because of that. UPS should know from being with Dale last year how important those points are. But they wanted the marketing. Marketing? It would be nice to see some marketing! The special paint schemes are cool but they can do more. I love DJ's last commerical. I would have loved it even more if David, the driver he picked to replace him, had walked up beside him and taken the key. Isn't that what NASCAR is about as well?
So now if UPS leaves David has no sponsor. He doesn't have his number and in my opinion that was a pointless decision by UPS and MWR because he never should have had to give up the #00 - especially if UPS was thinking about leaving all along. And you know what? His contract is contingent on sponsorship. He might have to leave MWR.
The best driver MWR has. Has ever had.
What's going to happen to NAPA? Will they resign? What about McD? Can Aaron's field a full-time Cup and Nationwide ride, plus the cars they run in other series?
I've always liked the big brown truck. When I see one now I always smile because I think of David. If I have to ship something I'll use UPS. Because of David.
If they leave David they leave me, too.
