Comments on Middle Tennessee Racing Scene: Richard Petty and his selective morality

You are correct - Petty Enterprises did run a team...

2009-03-03T10:27:00.000-06:00

You are correct - Petty Enterprises did run a team in the Busch series for a time in the 1990's and Rodney Combs was a driver on that team. Petty sold the team in 1997.

I stand corrected. Thank you for your contribution to this discussion!

With all the name-calling and childish insults that have been posted here, other than your comment on Rodney Combs, I still don't see any

Rodney Combs and Lance's Snacks - remember that co...

2009-03-03T07:59:00.000-06:00

Rodney Combs and Lance's Snacks - remember that combination?

Petty Enterprises competed in the Busch series for awhile.

Yes, do read up on RP's history before trying to t...

2009-03-01T23:16:00.000-06:00

Yes, do read up on RP's history before trying to tie him to some kookish "selective morality conspiracy theory". The guy's mom made him promise to her that he'd not run a car with an alcohol-based sponsor. He didn't. That's not being morally ambiguous, that's living up to a promise made to a parent. Good Lord. Are things so slow in this sport that *that* is the best you could do for a post?

I've been fuming about this holier than thou artic...

2009-03-01T17:39:00.000-06:00

I've been fuming about this holier than thou article for 2 days. This was an uncalled for cheap shot at Richard Petty. You are the one that has decided that those who smoke or go to a casino are immoral. I do both and don't consider myself immoral. Richard Petty never made any such judgement. He is too classy for that. You on the other hand are anything but. Richard Petty never advertised his

Uhhhh..... there is a little difference in refusin...

2009-03-01T12:11:00.000-06:00

Uhhhh..... there is a little difference in refusing to endorse alcohol as a sponsor, as opposed to tobacco and gambling. An alcoholic behind the wheel of a car can (and does) kill many innocent victims, A chain smoker or compulsive gambler does not. Clearly, you're running out of creative ideas to write about. Perhaps another line of work is in your future - let's just hope its not trying to

Hey, PAUL!

Pretty chicken**** commentary; w...

2009-02-28T21:46:00.000-06:00

Hey, PAUL!

Pretty chicken**** commentary; way to kick a guy when he's down.

Until you come to NASCAR with a team, the best you can do is criticize.

I'm not a diehard Petty fan, but I do respect Richard Petty enough not to stick the knife in his back.

Paul... you have displayed a characteristic that isn't defined as noble nor courageous.

Try to stand

The reason Richard Petty has never had alcohol spo...

2009-02-28T16:47:00.000-06:00

The reason Richard Petty has never had alcohol sponsorships on his cars is because when he first started out, he promised his mother he wouldn't. That is the only reason. No morality or hypocrisy...just a promise to his mother.

Glen - As the anonymous poster after you noted, th...

2009-02-28T12:21:00.000-06:00

Glen - As the anonymous poster after you noted, the #43 and #44 cars are not carrying any alcohol stickers this year, which means no Coors Light contingency award. Which is my point.

Morality is an individual choice. For some, alcohol is immoral. For others it is not. Some find gambling immoral. Some do not. Some find smoking immoral, although stupid is probably a better word. Some

"I guess what irks me about all of this is the ...

2009-02-28T12:17:00.000-06:00
"I guess what irks me about all of this is the apparent hypocrisy in his statements verses his actions."

"His actions" is the operative word isn't it?

To mimic Chris, Richard has had little to no say in the company since the Gillet merger.

You'll recall it was Gillet who pulled Kyle out of the car in the middle of a race weekend. (Watkins Glen if memory serves)<

I don't think morality even comes into play here. ...

2009-02-28T11:52:00.000-06:00
I don't think morality even comes into play here. Just because someone takes money from a tobacco company and a casino doesn't necessarily make them immoral. There are actually quite a few people out there who do not find smoking and gambling to be immoral activities. I think you also failed to realize that Richard Petty's refusal of alcohol sponsorship was not his choice, rather it was a

Aren't you assuming he even has a say in it anymor...

2009-02-28T11:32:00.000-06:00
Aren't you assuming he even has a say in it anymore?

My understanding of RPM is that Petty is just a figurehead with no real say in what the team does or who it has as sponsors...