The 2011 Championship and some heartfelt ramblings.
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Great race. The season just ended and I'm ready for next year. Gonna be a long 3 months. Leon, I had a great time at the HOF you you and the group. We need to get together again and soon.
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The 2011 Championship and some heartfelt ramblings.
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WOW, what a race, what a battle, what a Championship. Last night at Homestead Speedway we saw one of the best of all time fights for the Cup. To me, this is what NASCAR Sprint Cup racing is all about. The only negative was the fact that only 2 had a shot at it. Congrats to Tony and the entire Stewart Haas team for showing true grit, determination and hunger from the drop of the green all the way to the checkers. Well Done. Hats off to Carl for showing sportsmanship and being gracious in defeat. He gained my respect for his words and actions after the race.
I hope everyone enjoyed the race as much as I did. This race had me on the edge of my seat most of the night, adding and subtracting, counting and calculating, keeping up with the points with every pass on the track. I have to say Great Job NASCAR for the new points system. I never realized how much going to such a simple format would add to my racing experience.
Over the last week as the season drew to a close I have experienced so much. The race was amazing, the trash talk was deep and the farewell to this season has left me eager for next year. NASCAR was able to peak my interest considerably more during this years chase than theyve been able to for probably the last 5 years. This has forced me to remove some of the blinders I have so conveniently placed between my memories of the greatest era in NASCAR and todays racing. I still cherish the NASCAR of the late 60s and 70s but I now can appreciate the sport today and have learned to enjoy it. It is different, but Im reluctant to say it is equal or better that what I witnessed as a youth.
I am willing to concede that in the past I have been quick to bash and criticize the product and the management, and refused to give their efforts any credibility, but with age I have soften in some of my views. The fan from the early days of the sport is no greater fan that the ardent young fans we see at todays races. I remember my youthful days as a fan, every team shirt or jersey had to have #43 on it, my favorite color was Petty Blue. I swore STP was a miracle cure for any mechanical ailment that could ever be experienced in a car or truck, and I thought a Ford was much less capable of racing without an engine failure than anything else on the track. My passion was there when my knowledge was not.
Todays young fans are witnessing their greatest era in the sport. I hope that this is something I wont forget on down the road when I dont feel the same excitement as a fan some 30 years my junior. The sport has changed, the leadership has been past to a different group, but I trust the objective is the same, to put the best product out to satisfy the older fan and attract a new generation. This sport can be generational. Even though I see some areas it falls short in its attempt, I also have to applaud the efforts and results of what I witnessed last night. I encourage everyone to take the blinders off from time to time. Its not the same NASCAR as 40 years ago, but it does resemble the sport and it can be enjoyed if given the chance.
updated by @bumpertag: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM
CONGRATULATIONS TONY AND STEWART/HAAS RACING
General
I felt it was a perfect race other than the rain.
IF RACERS REUNION WERE TO BUILD A TEAM-------------------------------------------------
Current NASCAR
I like Bad Brad for the driver also. That boy knows no quit and he doesn't back down from anyone.
IF RACERS REUNION WERE TO BUILD A TEAM-------------------------------------------------
Current NASCAR
I guess when we pick numbers it will from a Toyota team. That way you cover everything.
IF RACERS REUNION WERE TO BUILD A TEAM-------------------------------------------------
Current NASCAR
Chevrolet, the winningest brand in NASCAR. I like Knaus or Gufstison for CC.
WHEN A MISCONCEPTION IS A GREAT LOSS. NASCAR HALL OF FAME
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Tim, thank you for putting into words what I can only feel in my soul. When I first approuched you I greeted you with the words, "I'm in the presents of The Legend." By the end of the day I felt so honored to be there with Ms. Flock, Randy and Bill because of there family's history IN this sport, and so thrilled to be there with the great fans from Racers Reunion. I was in the presents of wonderful people that love this sport like I do.I want to echo your insistants that any fan, from any era, visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame. There is something there for you. I am amazed at the enjoyment I had in this, my second trip to the Hall, and it is because of the people and the stories that magnified the exhibits and items there in every area of the building. Thanks to all for making this so memorable.
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Very happy for him. Seems to be a great guy and a talented driver.
A day at the Hall
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I have to one thing, Mrs. Flock is a precious woman. Sharpe as a tack and full of so many memories. It was worth my trip just to meet her. The rest of the group was just a bonus and one I wont soon forget. I have shared with my family how mush I enjoyed my time with you all and they can tell what a joy it was to to spent time with passionate fans. I feel so blessed to have such good people I can call friends.
A day at the Hall
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Just got in a little bit ago from my visit to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. This was my second visit but it wont be my last. Met up with some wonderful people from Racers Reunion and had a great time. Let me share this with anyone out there who has never taken the time to meet up with the folks at RR, they are great people. Thanks to all of you for allowing me to tag along. You made this second trip to the Hall very memorable. Can't wait to see you all again.
updated by @bumpertag: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM