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Nemechek's looking for a ride

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The day after the annoucement that #78 Furniture Row Racing was running a partial schedule for 2009, [Team Owner] Barney Visser released [driver] Joe [Nemechek] from his ride. Visser said that the team may not even race at all for 2009 and how money was tight. So Nemechek is looking for a ride in 2009.

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Joe Nemechek, Harry How/Getty Images Joe Nemechek, Harry How/Getty Images
November 21, 2008  09:02 AM ET

Yeah Joe and about 25 other drivers are in the same boat. I suspect there will be more before all is said and done with our economy going down the tubes.

November 21, 2008  09:35 AM ET

I'm pretty sure that my job is secure, but just in case I'm stepping it up a notch.
Shynloco, Correct and this is across the board, no one is safe!

November 21, 2008  10:50 AM ET

This seems to be a annual process for Joe....he will hook up somewhere. He is a genuinely nice guy from what I understand. Tough to spend you're Sundays driving borderline equipment isnt Joe?

November 21, 2008  10:55 AM ET

Geez Jackman -- you have the nail all lined up again!!! SMACK -- right on the head..."Front Row Joe" will find a ride and hopefully it ain't a junk also-ran!

November 21, 2008  12:50 PM ET

Looks like some of the drivers are safe from Joe for now....he's a terminal 'back of the pack' driver.........

November 21, 2008  12:52 PM ET

Guys like Joe deserve the higher end rides that they keep bringing 12 year old kids or open-wheelers to drive.

November 21, 2008  12:52 PM ET
QUOTE(#5):

Looks like some of the drivers are safe from Joe for now....he's a terminal 'back of the pack' driver.........

In Furniture Row car's yeah... Jimmy and Chad would have a hard time getting that car to the front, even with a little help from NASCAR.

November 21, 2008  01:53 PM ET
QUOTE(#6):

Guys like Joe deserve the higher end rides that they keep bringing 12 year old kids or open-wheelers to drive.

Joey Lagono reference maybe? He still has his blankie. Did you notice his drink cup was Dumbo?

November 21, 2008  01:56 PM ET

jackman -- I did see a Binky in one of his photos!!

November 21, 2008  05:51 PM ET

Gentlemen; the binky in question was given to Jr. by step mommy. It is used on occasion for photo ops.

November 22, 2008  11:00 AM ET

Seymore, I'd like to smack that smile, right off your Avatar! LOL

November 22, 2008  01:21 PM ET

Nemechek is another driver whose day is done......he should retire gracefully and go away.

November 22, 2008  04:18 PM ET

Kind of like Mickey W. ?

November 22, 2008  05:45 PM ET
QUOTE(#13):

Kind of like Mickey W. ?

At least Mickey owns his own cup team, it may not be much, but he owns it, more than can be said for front row Joe.

November 22, 2008  06:06 PM ET

2008 Michael Waltrip Holdings L.L.C. Executive Management Structure
CEO and President: Michael Waltrip
Executive Vice President: Calvin Wells III
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer: Larry Johns
Vice President and General Manager: Ty Norris

Mickey owns what? He is a share holder! Take your side, but be sure not to over step you knowledge. LOL

November 22, 2008  06:10 PM ET

Just adding:

Robert Kauffman as an equal ownership partner in a newly formed company, Michael Waltrip Racing Holdings, LLC.

November 22, 2008  06:15 PM ET

Joe has as many wins as Mickey with many less starts, "Who needs to let it go".
I like Both of these drivers, and will pull for both, so let's not get into "let's take sides" if you don't mind.

November 22, 2008  07:20 PM ET

If Joe would retire, what would he do? He still has some years left in him to drive, albeit it probably will be in trucks or Nationwide.

November 22, 2008  08:11 PM ET

Float we don't have to take sides. You are busy arguing with yourself. You do it for us.

Of all the guys looking for a ride, Joe would not be the first one that I would hope to get one. There are better drivers waiting and wanting.

 
November 22, 2008  08:22 PM ET
QUOTE(#19):

Float we don't have to take sides. You are busy arguing with yourself. You do it for us.Of all the guys looking for a ride, Joe would not be the first one that I would hope to get one. There are better drivers waiting and wanting.

Thanks Luvdatracin, Thanks for giving credit where credit is due! LOL
I wondered when you would be summoned to arrive to take sides. He He

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