Jarret S*ck's!!!
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rushfan
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The long haired dude looks like Steve Perry of Journey fame.
The #1 reason why I'm going to feeders-It's not because less stress on the knees and back...It's because I'm tired of my customers telling me UPS racing sucks! I'll still give the old geezer a couple of races to see what happens.
The #1 reason why I'm going to feeders-It's not because less stress on the knees and back...It's because I'm tired of my customers telling me UPS racing sucks! I'll still give the old geezer a couple of races to see what happens.
trickpony1
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Jarrett doesn't have to win.
He just has to look good driving in circles and on the front of the soda pop machine.
What do you want for 64+ million dollars?
He just has to look good driving in circles and on the front of the soda pop machine.
What do you want for 64+ million dollars?
I really think that they went with Jarrett and not someone else, because with all the hype with Toyota, they thought they'd get alot more airtime. Only problem is, he only has 4 more Past Champ Provisions (Already used 2 in 2 races) and then he'll be staying home if he can't qualify on speed. DJ went with MWR for one reason and one reason only $$$$$$.
more than 30
Member
Jarret couldn't even win a race for last place...He is just that bad........
Make that 3 more past champ provisions! He had to use annother one today in Vegas. If he can't stay in the top 35 in points by the time he uses his last PCP (Which will be in 3 more races) them he'll be packing it up like his team owner has done the last two races. Mikey had to go home again!
Sorry UPS! But I don't think this move to the Mickey Wlatrip's Toyota's was a smart business move. Should have stayed with RYR!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry UPS! But I don't think this move to the Mickey Wlatrip's Toyota's was a smart business move. Should have stayed with RYR!!!!!!!!!!!
Steelheader
The Fishing UPS Guy
I think you all are missing the point. We finally have stuff we can buy that looks halfway decent (not that crap from spirit of UPS). 
Thankfully, my customers don't whine about how bad the UPS team is (since I'm in a part of the country that NASCAR isn't that popular). BUT, I've had TONS of customers truely wanting to know when I'd be getting a flame painted car. I actually like the idea, but couldn't get it to fly when they put the new logos on it a few months back.
Thankfully, my customers don't whine about how bad the UPS team is (since I'm in a part of the country that NASCAR isn't that popular). BUT, I've had TONS of customers truely wanting to know when I'd be getting a flame painted car. I actually like the idea, but couldn't get it to fly when they put the new logos on it a few months back.
OldManAllowance
Well-Known Member
A very bad move going with Toyota, nothing like being associated with LOSERS...hey Dale, race the truck, you might have a better chance than last place. Is this what they mean by "redeployment"?
cachsux
Wah
I bet Vandergriff`s sponsorship is minimal,under 500k easy. I`d rather spend it on him as he is a personable driver,I spoke to him here at Joliet and he was quite happy to have employees talk to him asking what building they worked at and how long they were with the company. Jarret made an appearance at the Cach the first year of the sponsorship and was a complete tool,even to managment. This on your sponsors property no less. When his time was up he bolted for the door. I remember my mgr at the time rolling his eyes and saying "that went well".
raceanoncr
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Totally agree, Cach. Drag racing is a more "people oriented" motorsport, in that, as you know, allows spectators in the pits to actually witness the crews, drivers, sponsors, etc. doing their thing.
Never met Jarrett but a, now retired, friend of mine won a trip to Daytona (from UPS...you believe that?), along with other UPSers from around the country. They were sposed to have a sit-down with Jarrett, a chit-chat, the works. It boiled down to a room full of chairs in a row with a desk in front (like a classroom). They all sat...waiting...waiting...waiting, til finally he came in with an entourage. Talked for a little bit, then vanished out the side door. No questions, no interaction, no nuttin.
He may be camera friendly but doesn't appear to have fan appeal.
cachsux
Wah
We had a show car come in for the first oval race at Joliet an the UPS managment people were so desperate to get people to come and pose for pics they were telling us to go do it on the clock during our day. Even then they couldn`t get anyone to go.
On a similar subject I have always been offended that any "function" at the track was only for certain folks and not all employees. Nothing like walking up to a tent or gathering that says "Welcome UPS Employees" on a sign and having a PR person stop you and say it doesn`t mean you.
On a similar subject I have always been offended that any "function" at the track was only for certain folks and not all employees. Nothing like walking up to a tent or gathering that says "Welcome UPS Employees" on a sign and having a PR person stop you and say it doesn`t mean you.
brownieboy
Well-Known Member
Yet ANOTHER GREAT finish!!!! Give him another Billion. WHAT A WASTE!!
trickpony1
Well-Known Member
I agree.
It should be interesting on July 31, 08 when the company tells us they don't have any money because they pissed it all away on DJ.
brownmonster
Man of Great Wisdom
How about his team owner/teammate. NAPA really gets a bang for their buck.
Leftinbuilding
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I could be way out in left field, but I believe our embarrassing lack of success in NASCAR was a contributing factor in the recent Fortune magazine "Most Admired" poll. Perception is reality. Our NASCAR impression is one of being old, and tired and not really with it. An "also ran". A loser. In contrast, Fedex appears agressive and dynamic with a hot young driver. Its time we got out of it. You won't be considered such a loser if you didn't even run. Sad!
