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IM HEARING RUMORS THAT THE CHAMPION MAY NOT -----

Current NASCAR

Fryin Brian and the boys have been out to lunch for quite some time.Does anyone remember the second Michigan race last year ? Jimmie Johnson dominated the event leading over 130 laps then ran out of gas during the last segment to finish 33rd. I knew that the season was over at that very moment as this race was a test for the 48 team. In several other forums I have wrote about this but no one seems to get it.That race in itself exposed the flaw of the Chase.

WELL BY GOLLY THEY DO HAVE COMPASSION I think

Current NASCAR

If this had of happened while he was still driving it would be a different story

NASCAR---- What do you think, is it still interesting???

Stock Car Racing History

For me it is about the cars and the drivers.My parents took me to Dover in the Spring of 1975 and it was like Christmas day in May. If there is a good training ground to become a race fan Dover is it. Being in that infield for a 500 mile race gives a true appreciation of what it is all about. The old Dover in particular was brutal. I have been to the old track many times and quickly learned to love 500 mile races. You could not expect an exciting finish but knew that to get the deal done at this speedway was a big deal. The Winston Cup schedule was extremely tough during the 70's having the Spring race right before or after the World 600. Imagine having to strap up and run 500 laps in Delaware then heading to Charlotte for a 600 mile marathon.I am very lucky being at Dover in 1975 to see Pearson and Petty at the top of their game. The cars of that era were unbelievably beautiful and nasty at the same time. Richard's dayglow red and blue Dodge was a wonderful contrast to David's white and red Mercury. The red on Petty's car was flourecent to the point that your eyes would almost hurt and the gold foil numbers on Pearson's machine set off the Wood Brother's work. Cale's workmanlike white Chevrolet matched Benny Parson's Kings Row Chevy and Bobby Allison's red, white and blue Matador was also a site to see.This was the golden era of Nascar in my opinion as some of the best drivers ever used the decade as their personal playground. Bigt ime racing was personal at that time as if almost know one knew about it with very little or no television coverage. This environment created a feeling that you were part of something that was yours.Maybe I am selfish thinking that what it was years ago was better than now or possibly my selfishness is due to seeing this spectacle at the young age of 13.I have since decided that it is ok to be selfish with it because nothing happening today even compares to what was the Greatest Show on Earth.

Have you ever heard the phrase "EARN IT" ??

Stock Car Racing History

Too early to make a comparision if one can be made at all. Kyle needs a title to be the man at least for the year.Who is the best driver ever in Nascar ?

Found during a search for Tim Richmond pics.

General

If Nascar was culpable surely we would have known about it by now. Tim rests in peace.Tim Richmond was the only man I have seen that took Earnhardt into a cornerWhat is missing is what we are missing

Found during a search for Tim Richmond pics.

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Even if this Tenant story is true how forthcoming was Tim Richmond about his illness ? Did he not attempt to cover up his condition ? Tim Richmond was etremely ill and missed quite a number of events in 1987 as Benny parsons filled his seat to start the season. Richmond came back and won two races in a row and it was pretty a done deal.I do not think nor will I say that Nascar is without fault but there is two sides to this story. The article speaks of getting ready for his last big race being the 1988 Daytona 500.......Tim missed the first 11 races of 1987 and he missed the last 10 events of the 1987 season. Was there discrimination ? Probably so but look at the circumstances at that time.Tim was extremely ill and if this illness made him sick enough to prevent getting in the car and knowing that his condition was terminal it is hard to imagine the thoughts of all those involved.The other team and drivers knew what the deal was but rarely if ever speak of it. Case closed.

Jr SUCKS!

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Jr has won 18 Cup races so he can get it done but it is what it is. I like the Grassy Knoll comparision.I like Bob's perspective of how it has changed. "The complete package".

Jr SUCKS!

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Bumpertag said:

Many great points here. I don't think McGrew deserves the blame here and I don't think the quality of the equipment is an issue. In my opinion Jr has the desire. I look at his disappointment each week and see a man who is agonizing over his poor performance. It hasn't been that many years ago Jr was a treat on many tracks, now he's just a "Field Filler". What happened? First the loss of Dale Sr. The COT, different fill and balance. Tighter competition. The revolving door for his crew chiefs. His inability to grow up for a few years. Too busy focusing on outside bussiness. His refusal to adapt to the new set ups. And lastly, he's a little short on talent. I've told people that if he doesn't take advantage of this oppertunity with Hendrinks and make something of himself, I see doom and gloom in his future. With all the presure on him I'm afraid he will turn to drugs or suicide to escape the presure.
I think he needs to step out of the car and be a owner, maybe race a handful of races a year to please the fans and slowly reduce the number of his races till he won't be missed. He is a stronge voice in NASCAR and can be more effective outside the car. I think he will be happier and the pressure would be much less.

Bumper, can I have some of the meds that you are taking ....LOL

Jr SUCKS!

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It is the curse of the Hendrick # 25 car which became to 88The crew chief has quite alot to do with a drivers success even more so now.These cars have to be nearly perfect to win with. If you are off you are way off. The driver does not have as much input into the car or it's set up opposed to years ago. Cale and others were masters at working the car and with setting it up.This is not so much about Jr and I may be wrong but it does not look like that many or any drivers work on the car. They have team meetings, go the track track and take off. I can be wrong all day but do the current drivers have real chassis knowledge or know how to build a car ?NASCAR's dream machine has taken all the fun out of it.

How Nascar should do a fair scheduling

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It is obvious that Brutus and Fryin Brian are not into community building. Places like Wilkes, Darlington and Rockingham needed the income provided by race weekends and on top of that these three venues put on great races and were or are drivers tracks.The demographics of these area's do not fit the model of the Big Pocket Boyz.I started thinking about it awhile ago and it is complicated and we know that things are going to change over time but to take away backbone tracks or races is hard to swallow. Somehow I think that cities Dallas-Fortworth, Las Vegas and Fontanna among others would be ok whether they have a race track or not.