Just saw an artical where Jr said he didn't care if he made the All Atar race. Said he go home and drink beer. Just saying, the drivers I pull for can't wait to run the All Star race. I understand the Die Hard Jr fans see nothing wrong with his lack of concern or interset in the race, but as a fan I want to see fire in the eyes of any drivers that are competing. I think I'll stick with my favorites.
Go Get Em Bowyer, Labonte and Allmendinger!
I have never thought much of races that do not pay points but then again for some it is a good thing if your driveris a front runner.
Jr has been getting a bad rap recently but I like him because he is more concerned about buckling up for a 600 mile race.
The 600 used to have meaning to me when it was run during the day ....nice and hot and real long. Of course we cater to the fandom having a night race. This is part of what is missing.
Back in the day they ran Dover and Charlotte in consecutive weeks. Can you imagine having to pull 500 laps at Dover then going to Charlotte staring at 600 miles ?
I just do not think this deal is as tough compared to what used to take place.
Back in the day when I went to every race at Charlotte I prayed for night races. Fair skin don't hold up very well. I've seen spectators pass out and many have to be helped out due to the heat at the 600. The drivers had relieve drivers standing by and the crews melted behind the wall. So I understand the fans loving the night races. I'm not as big a fan myself since I no longer go to more than 1 or 2 races a year. Richard I agree it's not the same but I won't say it's lacking excitement as I watch from my recliner.
But what about Jr and the All Star race? Not sure he said this so he could focus on the 600. Just seems he just not excited about running the race. Not the attitude I look for in a racer.
Back in the day when I went to every race at Charlotte I prayed for night races. Fair skin don't hold up very well. I've seen spectators pass out and many have to be helped out due to the heat at the 600. The drivers had relieve drivers standing by and the crews melted behind the wall. So I understand the fans loving the night races. I'm not as big a fan myself since I no longer go to more than 1 or 2 races a year. Richard I agree it's not the same but I won't say it's lacking excitement as I watch from my recliner.
But what about Jr and the All Star race? Not sure he said this so he could focus on the 600. Just seems he just not excited about running the race. Not the attitude I look for in a racer.
He should be looking forward to both race here in the middle of "Jr Nation". I have to admit I'm not a Jr fan so I'm not sure how I feel about the whole Fan Vote thingie. The All Star race was started for many reasons but I don't think it was meant to be a popularity contest, but more for an opportunity for the winning teams to compete against each other for bragging rights. And at times it has been a good show. To keep to the idea the race was created for I wish the fan vote was dropped, but it's hard to argue with Kasey Kahne last year.
Dog and Pony show or not, I will tune in and cheer for the teams, well most of them.
