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Tuesday, January 29 Mixed outlooks on Petty future ESPN.com We asked our users whether the Petty drivers would be able to put a miserable 2001 campaign behind them to be competitive in 2002. Here are some of the comments:
I think the hiring of Robin Pemberton will take a huge load off of Kyle. As it should. If Kyle wants to be competitive, he needs to focus either on driving the car or running the business, not both. I hope the new engine deal works out for them. Good luck guys. Michael Pollock Topeka, Kan.
The Pettys have had some pretty hard knocks the last few years, but I've never known a Petty that just laid down. So, yes, I believe this year's changes will get them off to a good start this year with better days to come. Betty Fair Kempner, Texas
No way! They have always struggled, and with all the other teams striving to improve also, it still leaves them dead last. Mike Baker Saginaw, Texas
Andretti should do well if Petty (Richard) gives him the help needed for the team to move ahead. I think a two-car team would be a better bet than three. Guy Peters Pottstown, Pa.
Being a lifelong Petty fan, it has been very disappointing to see the team perform so poorly. I would like to see Kyle eliminate one team, probably Buckshot, and hire a strong team manager like Larry McReynolds. Kyle needs to be the driver or the boss, he can't be both. John Johnston Orlando, Fla.
I read an article several months ago stating that Petty Enterprises has for too long been trying to live on its legacy and reputation. How true that seems to be! In this age of where it has become more of a "team" sport, Petty needs desperately to go back to the basics. They continue to pour money into second-rate teams with the same results and disappointments. They should go back to the basics -- start over with one team only. They have Pemberton and the new engine deal in place ... use them and whatever financial resources and pour it all into one team until that team becomes consistently successful and then worry about a second or third team. Tony Frock Bartlett, Ohio
Poor Petty Enterprises. I don't think it will ever get any better. Kyle has lost the (fire) he had many years ago. He's not the racer his dad was and he never will be. He should stick to his music and charities. John is just with the wrong team. He has shown promise before, but given what Petty Enterprises has to offer he will never be a contender. Now on to Buckshot. Go back to the Busch Series and learn how to use the car that he's given to it's fullest potential. He needs to learn to stay off of other cars and finish a race. Learn how to be consistent. Once he accomplishes that, then maybe he can go run with the big boys. Blake Merryman Camarillo, Calif.
The Pettys will be back for sure. Better equipment will produce much more opportunities for top-10 finishes en route to some wins. Don Nogay New Castle, Pa.
I think John will have a good showing this year. Buckshot will have to settle down a little or he will be out of a ride completely. He doesn't not have the talent of a Stewart or Earnhardt to be bumping and grinding like he does. If Kyle can get one win he may be able to turn his career back around. If not, he might as well retire this year because he will never get it back. Dwayne Jones Rushville, Ind.
I truly believe all three drivers will finish in the top 15 with Petty and Andretti in the top 10. They have made too many excellent changes to not improve drastically. Move over, here come the Petty guys. Wayne Ennis Ypsilanti, Mich.
They need to put Richard in a car. William Montague Fayette, Ohio
Kyle Petty -- please retire, no one wants to see you get hurt or end your career like this. John Andretti -- please seek alternate employment with a good team. Imagine John in a Yates car. Roy Jones -- go spend Daddy's money somewhere else. Petty Enterprises is much like a yo-yo, albeit a yo-yo that has a very slow time coming back up. It seems like Petty Enterprises needs to have three bad seasons before they have one good season. Everyone wants to see Kyle and John succeed, I hope they do. If John could win with Cale Yarborough, he can win anywhere. Todd Michaels Lake Mary, Fla.
First thing, Kyle ought to get out of the car and start paying attention to business. John ought to get a raise just for staying with the Pettys, driving their pieces of junk. Buckshot ought to start looking for another ride, cause he is riding a dead horse. And Richard ought to put his foot down and either get in or get out! Petty Enterprises is a disgrace! Ray Grussing Tavares, Fla.
Yes, Robin should help them a lot this year. Kyle was doing all the work. Now the teams can focus on the cars. Frankie Stickley Waynesboro, Va.
I think 2001 is already behind them. You can't make the changes they did in the off season and not be excited about 2002. I think Petty Enterprises will surprise a lot of people. Gene Pettijohn Panama City, Fla.
As long as you have Richard Petty as your car owner with his tight pockets this team will always finish last. Richard Weldon Jacksonville, Fla.
I believe this year will be a good one for Petty Enterprises. They sure need one and I think Robin Pemberton will be a great help. Ed Escher Kimberly, Idaho  Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories
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