Any NASCAR fans on here?

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

I never said DEI was the Taj Majal of equipment. I said it was the Taj Majal of NASCAR, meaning the size, money, cleanliness ect. The Taj Majal of NASCAR are not my words. Those words came from DW during a tour/interview with Big E and I have to agree. As far as what the cars are set up for in concerned, yes I gotta agree with shiner on that, but DEI is top equipment so Jr. has been in top equipment throughout his career. We'll have to agree to disagree on that topic.

Past NASCAR drivers are still mentioned in trivia questions during races, so they don't have to not be racing to be mentioned. The only reason Jr. is voted the most popular driver is because he has Earnhardt as his last name. I think Jr. is a good driver, I just don't think he ever earned being voted most popular driver. What makes him so popular? I know it's not his driving. So what is it? Bill Elliot was named most popular driver more than any driver in NASCAR history. He earned it though. Why? Because the most wins he ever got in one season was 11(a lot) and he won the Winston Cup in 88', and still holds the speed record at Daytona and Dega. (because of the restrictor plates) basically he was just damn good. When Jr. fans throw beer cans at Gordon, not only are they disrespecting him, his team and his fans, they're disrespecting the sport. Period. I'd love to see them get arrested. Comparing Jr. to past drivers is not like comparing apples and oranges. New and old drivers get compared all the time. Yes, the sport is totally different now and so is the skill level, because the cars are so different, but they still get compared, I read and watch it all the time, in fact, Gordon was voted 3rd greatest driver of all time. He was the only current driver compared with past drivers like Buddy Baker, David Pearson (Silver Fox) Richard Petty, Bobby Isaac ect. ect.. I've been watching Martin race since his rookie year in 82 and I watched him when he signed on to Roush in 88 and he's never gotten the attention he deserves. Martin is a much better more focused driver than Jr. I know Jr. has more on his plate than Martin and that may be one reason why.

Stewart and Gordon have never been voted most popular driver, but yet between the two of them they have 6 championships and well over 100 wins. Something Jr. will never see. He may get one or two... if that.

LOL at shiner's comment on Kyle killing himself. Well, I would hope that wouldn't happen to him or anyone else. Kyle is wild, I'm not saying that he isn't. He just needs to mature thats all. The kid almost won the Daytona 500 this year, geez give the kid a break. That is so awesome. That kid is going to be something else you watch. Right now Gordon is still my driver and has been since 93' actually 92' and he will be until he retires. When he does, Kyle is taking his place. Laugh now. I got laughed at when I said Gordon was going to be good, and after 94' he ran rings around Big E.
I remember a comment Rick said to DW back in 92/93. He asked him what do you think about my new rookie? DW laughed and said, "good luck", because Gordon kept crashing. Look at him now.

I don't doubt Kyle.

I just don't agree on Kyle. He's an immature driver who has yet to show his talent on a lesser team. I suppose this dispute can't be settled for while, though.

I think Junior has easily earned his "most popular driver" title, unless you think it should only go to the best driver. He's come pretty close to winning the championship and was been consistently great/dominating on the sport's most popular tracks (Dega and Daytona, to a lesser degree ATL and Bristol). He's one of if not the most humble driver on the circuit, and he's shown himself to be continually devoted to his fans. He's a good driver who if he retired now, would have had a far above average career. With his transition to Hendrick, he could really solidify his place among the top drivers in NASCAR history. I see no reason why he hasn't earned his most popular title.