What took Cal Wells so long?
And why does PPI have to be so dishonest about it?
BOBBY HAMILTON JR.’S RELATIONSHIP WITH PPI MOTORSPORTS ENDS For Immediate ReleaseHICKORY, N.C. (December 22, 2005) PPI Motorsports (PPIM) announced today that Bobby Hamilton Jr. will no longer be the driver of the No. 32 Tide/Downy Chevrolet.
"I want to thank Bobby for his efforts over the past year and a half," said Cal Wells III, owner of PPI Motorsports. In 44 starts for PPIM, Hamilton Jr. has produced three top-15 and 13 top-25 finishes. "I wish Bobby nothing but the best as he pursues his options for next season," stated Wells.
PPI Motorsports, based in Hickory, N.C., fields the No. 32 Tide/Downy Chevrolet in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Since joining the series in 2000, the team has earned two wins, three pole positions, ten top fives and 26 top tens. The team also owns multiple titles and victories in off-road and open-wheel racing and celebrates its 25th year in racing this season.
Three points:
1. Hamilton was the worst full-time driver in the Cup series this year. And Wells waited until three days before Christmas to announce the obvioius? Cold, man, cold.
2. Next time, just say "fired." I doubt Hamilton Jr. willingly walked away from a paycheck.
3. Wonder if this means Travis Kvapil will now have a job in 2006?
Update, 12:15 p.m.: The answer to Question No. 3 is yes.
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Actually Bobby did walk away from that car. He started working on a deal to get out of that ride as soon as the season ended. Cal Wells should fire himself as an owner for fielding a piece of crap car. Don't expect Travis Kvapil to do any better in that turd.
Posted on January 11, 2006 10:19 AM