In the Pits With Tia

Today I'm going to talk about a different Martin, Martin Truex Jr. Is it just me, or do other people (fans) think he's being groomed to take over the #15 car currently driven by Michael Waltrip? All I know is Truex is pretty impressive thus far. And how can you go wrong with the likes of Dale Earnhardt Jr. behind you?

Now, let's take a look at Mike Waltrip. Don't get me wrong, I think he's a great guy with a super personality, but what has he done? Nothing spectacular! Only four Winston Cup victories. Highest he's ever finished in the season points is 15th and that was in 2003. Is this his last year with current sponsor NAPA? What about his contract with DEI? Could it be that Mikey joins forces with his brother next year? Toyota will make their introduction into the Cup scene, and Darrell is very much behind that manufacturer.

Here is my list of "What If's:"
1.) What would happen to NAPA? I think Mikey does some incredible commercials for them. I would take a guess that they would follow Mikey over to the Toyota team.
2.) Would Truex's current sponsor follow into Nextel? The costs involved in the Nextel Series are far greater than the lesser Busch series.
3.) Does Dale Jr. have any say at DEI? I'd be willing to say he does.

It's a little early for silly season, but this idea has gotten my interest and has me wondering what will happen in 2005. Maybe we'll even start hearing rumors before the end of this season.

I see regular members to the Motor Sports Community here on AOL share my interest. I wandered upon a couple of message board threads. 
A thought to ponder on

Question about Truex Jr.

I guess time will tell, or will it?

Tell Me What You Think!

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• #4 Comment from jel2450 
  6/27/05 8:52 PM | Permalink

  Honestly, I hate to see Truex driving with Waltrip and Jr.  He is way too good to tie himself down to a contract with DEI.
• #3 Comment from pfputnam 
  6/14/04 10:34 AM | Permalink

  
         Actually they want to put a chimp in the seat of old No. 1 so when George W Lush gets his ass whupped in November, they are gonna offer him the job.
• #2 Comment from msbig6fan 
  5/21/04 11:03 PM | Permalink

  Hi Tia
  I agree Martin Truex Jr. is being groomed to wheel the #15....as for the #1 it's not on the track due to sponsership problems which has been a big problem this year not just for the #1 but other's.
• #1 Comment from onefine440 
  5/21/04 5:58 PM | Permalink

  I believe that Matin Truex Jr. is being groomed to take the drivers seat of the #1 car.  The car is a good car, and it needs a driver that will fill the seat and do good.  The only reason they are not racing that car know is because the lack of talented drivers who can win races.