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Speed Mail: RCR is the place for Kyle
Keeping Kyle in control
Ron from Panama City Beach, Fla.: Larry, do you think all this teammate ranting by Kyle will affect his possible hiring by some owners?As an owner, I would sit down with him in a polite, gentlemanly, but to-the-point way. I'd say, "Kyle, we've got to be mature about some things. We've got to quit walking with this chip on our shoulder. We want you to be outspoken and real. We want you to show your emotions. But don't get out of a race-winning car and say, 'This car sucks.' It makes no sense. Don't get out and say, 'My crew chief screwed up, but the good thing is I only have to put up with him for four more months.' For the sake of our race team, our teammates, our sponsor and the fans, we're not going to do that. If you've got a beef, let's get behind closed doors and fix them. If we don't fix them, so be it. Have at it. Open season. But don't go public.' "
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Although it's a different organization, a similar situation went down at Dale Earnhardt Inc. last winter when Teresa Earnhardt went public. She questioned Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s focus and commitment to driving. The minute I read her quote, I knew it was the beginning of the end of that relationship because it just won't work without trust.
Kyle Busch has so much talent, whether he's in a Busch car, a Craftsman Truck or a Cup car. He's the closest thing that I've seen to the late Tim Richmond. The kid has more car control than the law allows, but he's got to learn how to control his emotions and the things he says. He's a great kid, and sometimes we forget that he's only 22 years old. But he's in a big-man's sport so he's got to act like a big man.
R.C. is right for K.B.
Duane from Ohio: You mentioned that you thought Kyle could use someone to wrap an arm around him and guide him. I've read in the past that some have tried, and he is just resistant to coaching and guidance. What are your thoughts on that?Larry McReynolds: It has to happen. He needs it. He's got to have a hands-on owner. That's why someone like Richard Childress would be awesome for him, and Busch could learn from the example of a current RCR driver. From 2001 to 2003, Harvick was totally out of control, and three things got his attention. Childress, NASCAR parking him at Martinsville after a Craftsman Truck race in 2002 and owning a race team with his wife DeLana. Now, Harvick sees things that he hadn't see back then.
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Driving for Dale Earnhardt Inc. may not be good because they just don't have someone like Childress. I know they've got president of global operation Max Siegel and director of motorsports Richie Gilmore, but Kyle needs an owner to wrap his or her arm around him and say, "We're in this boat together, buddy."
I'd give anything in the world to be a Nextel Cup car owner right now. Without tooting my horn too loudly, I believe that I could get my arms around this guy, and we could fix these things that happen a little bit on the track but a lot off the track.
FOX race analyst Larry McReynolds has more than 25 years of NASCAR experience as a mechanic, crew chief and broadcaster. He and his fellow Crew Chief Club members take you behind the wall at www.crewchiefclub.com.
"How to Become a Winning Crew Chief" is on bookstore shelves, or you may order your own autographed copy from www.DWStore.com.
Member Comments
Joey Logano of Busch East is another phenomenal race car driver. He certainly will bring the competition when he graduates to Nextel! Bring it on!
DSILVER7/26/2007 11:42:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
Kyle is a phenomenal race car driver. Have you seen his moves he makes on track to gain position? They are scary dangerous but love the excitement. At 22, he will one day be a champ for sure. He just needs patience like his teammate Smoke. Whoops. Did I spill the beans...<br /><br />Just kidding. <br /><br />Or not....?<br /><br />Love the competition. <br /><br />Bring it on!
DSILVER7/26/2007 11:39:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
Hey ladydi I mean kyle get your facts straight.I hated gordon to until I saw him walk a good 150 feet back to sign a bunch stuff for a kid in a wheelchair.At least he can drive ,without crashing, like you
liv2race7/25/2007 15:39:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
Hey everybody ladydi is really kyle b--ch .Look how he is allways bashing J.R. ,COME LADYDI OR IS IT kyle.Come on kyle ,your still buttsore about losing your ride,hey Ill have a burger fries and a pepsi and dont spit on my food punk.lol
liv2race7/25/2007 15:34:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
Let me preface what I'm about to say with the fact that I think Kyle is the most talented driver in the garage. That being said, I would let Kyle go today, If I were Rick Hendricks. Kyle has the same issues his brother had, at this point in his career. Keeping Kyle can't do anything but hurt the other three teams, and you have people like Sterling Marlin, & Joe Nemecheck who would be happy to sit in a Hendricks ride for the rest of the year, and would be good for the moral at Hendricks as well. I believe it would be better for all parties if Kyle and Hendricks cut their ties sooner, rather then later.
conder13067/25/2007 12:51:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
Hello guys, well with the Ginn sellout to DEI, Kyle may not have a home there??? They have their 4 drivers, so big asking price and not a top personality right now...anyone have any ideas? RCR is good but he and Harvick would be at it on national tv, boy that would be exciting!!!
pioneersof457/25/2007 6:37:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
Good evening to allthis is your 7:30 wake up call
bat157/24/2007 16:21:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
Hi Pioneer :) Everyone should go to that link that bat15 just posted and read the article as I remember it when I was at the Phoenix race. It says reckless driving but under that headline is another headline that says drunk driving. I also remember that Kurt smarted off to one of the officers and said you must be Jeff Gordon Fans. The article doesnt report that remark, if anyone can find that please let me know. Man, him and his brother Kyle are real smart mouths ... they dont know when to put it away. Oh I forgot he is just only 22 yrs old. LOL
Firefly17/24/2007 9:17:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
Good morning. I always try to keep an open mind to everyones comments. Before I say anything I stand on my first hand history on what I say. I will always research before I state a fact. Several of statements have been made about Kurt Bush. Please read the following link to refresh your memories. See ya around 8 eastern same page <br />www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2005/...
bat157/24/2007 9:06:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
Hello race fans, well I agree this comment board has been beaten to death. The one thing we agree on is Kyle's temper, good driver...BIG MOUTH, needs to cool off 2 hours before getting in front of a microphone, then pick his words wisely. Now on to something more interesting like this weekends race. Hi bat15 and Firefly
pioneersof457/24/2007 8:44:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
wicked07<br />7/23/2007<br />11:10 AM P.S. AZDeathRow my hats off to you. It takes some serious nads to stick with your driver when everyone else hates him. Just ask Jeff Gordons fans.<br /> <br />Ive been a 24 fan from the beginning and will be until he retires. Doesnt matter what the bashers say...........they cant deny hes a great driver so they trash him in ways that dont matter. I wear my #24 drivers coat with pride!<br /><br />GO 24!
Kate247/24/2007 7:58:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
I see some good nascar fans on this site. Some of you need to ck out the Fox nascar nessage board. We enjoy good respectful dialog and welcome anyone that wishes.
rapidroytx7/24/2007 7:35:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
ladydikyle .... Casey Mears is a dud, just like Matt Kenseth YAWN !!!!
Firefly17/24/2007 7:08:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
I was at the race March 11 in Las Vegas, and their home town booed the heck out of them. Saw alot of Jeff Gordon Fans but alot of Jr. fans. While waiting for the race to start I look around and there is a lot of red. Kasey Kahne is another popular driver.<br /><br />Well this horse has been beaten to death. See you around when another interesting article shows up. Have a great day all !!!! :)
Firefly17/24/2007 7:07:00 AM(Report inappropriate content)
Well put ukken, let the punk sit out a year or more. Even here in Vegas you dont hardly anyone wearing either of the Busch brothers colors. Or do you see folks lined up at thier trailors to buy em. They're both a sponsors nightmare.
Long1867/23/2007 20:44:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
Well its time to stop I have to teach again in am but will be back after. Good night all ENJOY every minute
bat157/23/2007 20:27:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
Dang man, so you KNOW these guys, can't imagine how cool that would be. Wish I could stay and chat but I gotta get up early tommorrow. <br />talk later
AZDeathRow11817/23/2007 20:27:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
Mark is a nice guy he lives around the corner for our south side station in the Fly-in and has been known to stop in for morning coffee with Matt
bat157/23/2007 20:23:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
That race was hard one to swallow, I thought for sure Kyle would take Mark on the last lap and after he spun off turn 4 I wanted so bad to see Mark finally get that 500 win but I guess it wasn't meant to be.
AZDeathRow11817/23/2007 20:20:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
I still know most of them and each race I set up the motorhome just outside the garage gate The firefighter and drivers still get together after hours and talk and even try out some of the sponsors products I admire each one of them for what they do you us fans and their charities. I remember Big Biill SR and Jr and some thing Bill Sr has done during testing was another story for another day its a long one. Like my autograph post some pages back
bat157/23/2007 20:20:00 PM(Report inappropriate content)
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