There are drivers that are a lock because of winning and qualifying. Then you have ones who race to get in. Wallace was trying to get in when he got wrecked by Michael McDowell. Let's just say he didn't have any friendly words when interviewed and try to politicize what McDowell would have said. You got fiery drivers. Guys like the Busch brothers for examples. But this is not fiery. This is Wallace pouting that he wouldn't get a chance to be in the All-Star race. There's always next year if you are still racing. To end it all, Wallace took his wrecked bumper to McDowell's car hauler.
Looking at the wreck, I'm not sure McDowell is entirely at fault. But the bumper, you got to be shitting me. If it was a rookie or second year guy, maybe a little slack should be given. But for a third year driver in Wallace, antics like that don't win you anything. Doesn't win you fans, sponsors, or any teams who would want your talent if you leave for another team. Especially if you don't win. So far in two and a half years, he hasn't proved much. I don't know how much of a contract he has left, but next year could be a make it or break it year. He hasn't showed much this season. A couple top ten finishes this year and that's it. Nineteen in points at the time of this blog. Has yet to show if he can be a truly great driver.
Like I said, I think Petty should talk to Wallace about this behavior he showed. I know he's been vocal about racism and the culture of the South, but being an ass is not the right way to act. Driving the heck out of a car and a few wins a year will be the only to win over everyone. But as it stands, acting like a baby for a race that has no impact besides a bigger paycheck is dumb. He has the drive to be a competent and good driver. That's why he became the main guy for Petty in 2018. Now it's time to show a little professionalism, even when things go wrong in a race. Tony Stewart, he is not. At least, not yet.
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