NASCAR

FOX Sports Exclusive

Petty Enterprises is on its way back

Share This Story

Darrell Waltrip

Legendary stock car driver Darrell Waltrip — winner of 84 career NASCAR Cup Series races and a three-time champion — serves as lead analyst for NASCAR on FOX. He was selected for induction into the prestigious NASCAR Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2012. Want more from DW? Become a fan on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.

MORE>>
 
Updated Feb 16, 2005 6:15 PM ET
     
 
Tim from Decherd, Tenn.: As you have written, there's a magic and a lot of memories in the Dodge Charger name, and it would be great to see a Petty car up front again. Why don't the Petty Enterprises cars seem to be as competitive as the other Dodge-backed teams if the money, car and backing are there? Darrell Waltrip: I like Kyle Petty because he's realistic. On qualifying day, he said he always likes to think he can sit on the pole, but he wanted to be in the top 20 which would be a great accomplishment for his team.
Ask DW
Petty Enterprises is on its way back. They've got a good engine program this year with Evernham Engines. They've made a lot of changes. I'd like to see that crowd break out this year. You talk about Dale Earnhardt at Daytona and how great he was. But many records at the World Center of Racing have a Petty name beside them. Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 by a record two laps. His father, Lee, won it by the closest of margins, two feet, in 1959. Kyle Petty wasn't third quickest on qualifying day like he was in practice on Saturday, but he was the top Dodge in qualifying with the 12th-fastest lap the day. The car looks good, and it has a nice ride to it. It sits up a little bit, but that's characteristic of the new Dodge. His car looks a lot like Ryan Newman's car with the nose up a little higher, and the quarter window, particularly at Daytona and Talladega, is something you can play with to get the air away from the rear spoiler.
Tagged: Kyle Petty

More Stories From Darrell Waltrip

SPEED Fantasy Auto Racing on FOX


Trending Now

Stories | Photos | Lists | Videos

NASCAR Videos

NASCAR on FOX: Charlotte preview Posted: May 26, 2012
The NASCAR on FOX crew preview the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte.

Highlights: Charlotte qualifying Posted: May 25, 2012
Watch Coca-Cola 600 qualifying highlights.

No. 88 car ready to roll Posted: May 25, 2012
Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes his car will be good enough to compete for a win Sun...

MORE FOXSPORTS VIDEO »
Car Warriors

Fox Sports Store

    itemName itemURL imageSrc price itemDescription
    Jeff Gordon Black Low Rider Adjustable Hat http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Jeff_Gordon/browse/featuredproduct/603017/source/prsp_ca http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_603000/ff_603017_xl.jpg&w=100 21.95 Jeff Gordon Black Low Rider Adjustable Hat
    Joey Logano Orange Exhaust Flames Adjustable Hat http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Joey_Logano/browse/featuredproduct/603115/source/prsp_ca http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_603000/ff_603115_xl.jpg&w=100 21.95 Joey Logano Orange Exhaust Flames Adjustable Hat
    Checkered Flag Juan Pablo Montoya Red Exhaust Flames Adjustable Hat http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Juan_Pablo_Montoya/browse/featuredproduct/603117/source/prsp_ca http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_603000/ff_603117_xl.jpg&w=100 21.95 Checkered Flag Juan Pablo Montoya Red Exhaust Flames Adjustable Hat
    Dale Earnhardt Jr. Royal Blue Exhaust Flames Adjustable Hat http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Dale_Earnhardt_Jr/browse/featuredproduct/616723/source/prsp_ca http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_616000/ff_616723_xl.jpg&w=100 21.95 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Royal Blue Exhaust Flames Adjustable Hat
    Chase Authentics Jeff Burton Holiday Driver T-Shirt - Black http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Jeff_Burton/browse/featuredproduct/731363/source/prsp_ca http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_731000/ff_731363_xl.jpg&w=100 23.95 Chase Authentics Jeff Burton Holiday Driver T-Shirt - Black
    Chase Authentics Jeff Burton 2012 Driver Schedule T-Shirt - Black http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Jeff_Burton/browse/featuredproduct/731374/source/prsp_ca http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_731000/ff_731374_xl.jpg&w=100 23.95 Chase Authentics Jeff Burton 2012 Driver Schedule T-Shirt - Black
    Chase Authentics Kevin Harvick 2012 Driver Schedule T-Shirt - Black http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Kevin_Harvick/browse/featuredproduct/731378/source/prsp_ca http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_731000/ff_731378_xl.jpg&w=100 23.95 Chase Authentics Kevin Harvick 2012 Driver Schedule T-Shirt - Black
    Chase Authentics Matt Kenseth 2012 Driver Schedule T-Shirt - Black http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Matt_Kenseth/browse/featuredproduct/731380/source/prsp_ca http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_731000/ff_731380_xl.jpg&w=100 23.95 Chase Authentics Matt Kenseth 2012 Driver Schedule T-Shirt - Black
    Chase Authentics Kyle Busch 2012 Driver Schedule T-Shirt - Black http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Kyle_Busch/browse/featuredproduct/731381/source/prsp_ca http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_731000/ff_731381_xl.jpg&w=100 23.95 Chase Authentics Kyle Busch 2012 Driver Schedule T-Shirt - Black
    Chase Authentics Denny Hamlin 2012 Driver Schedule T-Shirt - Black http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Denny_Hamlin/browse/featuredproduct/786305/source/prsp_ca http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_786000/ff_786305_xl.jpg&w=100 23.95 Chase Authentics Denny Hamlin 2012 Driver Schedule T-Shirt - Black
Microsoft© 2012 Microsoft