Dale Earnhardt Jr has a lot to prove next year. To himself, his fans, and to DEI. I don't think he will roll over and just give up. Jr is a race car driver. period.
And he does have talent. Does he have talent enough to win a championship? Yes, I really believe that. Two back to back Busch titles are testiment to the fact that he can drive. Heck, this year he just missed the chase and had 5 dnf's due to engine failure. He runs consistently in the top 15.
Next year will be a big one for Dale Jr. He will have a lot of pressure on him to perform well. He knows that the whole world will be watching and waiting for the first chance to criticize him for his actions.
He will have the best resources there is in the Nascar series. It is time to "shut up and drive".
If he makes the chase next year, if he wins the championship, what is next? What will the world think then? Will everyone just leave him alone and let him race or do you think that they will find a reason to ####? Hey, did you know that Dale Jr had a zit on his ####?
What does this guy have to do to prove to the world that he deserves to be where he is? I'd like to hear from all you Jr-haters. What would make you happy? What will make you stop bashing him every chance you get?
I am a fanatic about Jr. I love anything Earnhardt. If he wins I am ecstatic, If he loses I feel bad (not because I am mad at him, I feel bad because he wasn't able to do what he is capable of). I think that Dale is a great person on and off the track. He is who he is, take it or leave it. He isn't trying to be someone he isn't.
In 2008 we will have some of our answers. I know that if he actually wins the cup in his first year at HMS, all the haters will say he got lucky or it was a fluke. What does Jr have to do in order to get a break? It is a sorry state of affairs that there are so many Nascar "fans" (and I use that term lightly) that use their energy talking #### about all drivers but their own. In a site like this we should be enjoying talking to others and learning what their opinions are. I can respect a fan who says Kyle Busch is their favorite driver, even though he is my least favorite. So why is it that so many people can't respect Jr's fans? Is it because there are so many?
I know, this blog has been a rambling, crazy one. I have had a long week. I've just spent the last hour catching up on some of the posts and seeing so many people dog Jr just set me off.
To those of you who don't like Dale Jr but still respect my opinion, thank you. You are a valuable part of my Fox sports experience. To those of you who love to insult me, you suck.
And here's to the weekend! I hope all of you have a great one and a safe one. I'll chat back at ya soon!
PS. If Jayhawk67 or Photog read this- I'd like to say that I've always liked reading your posts, even when they say things I don't agree with. You are always respectful of everyone and you usually have something of real value to add.
I have been saying for awhile now, Great drivers can drive a junk race car and get it in the top 10 or top 5 shows what a driver can do. Any of them 43 drivers can driver a great race car to a win.
Dale Jr. does have talent. Other wise he would not be in the top tier of NASCAR.
The big question is what is he going to do with HMS power? I would think he will do much better than having to deal with DEI power in the future.
I do have reservations about Dale Jr. as a HMS team member. Still have a nagging concern with Gordon and Johnson considering the past history of HMS treating their other 2 members as the unwanted red head step child. Then there is Tony Jr. going over to HMS too. Don't think that was a good idea to bring him along.
I usually have something of real value to add?
Well I should hope so. I didn't pay $10.00 for my fake Rolex watch for nothing.
Some one insulting you will have a fight on their hands gal.
Last edited by photogr on October 26th at 4:01 PM.
I think Jr., has a lot of talent as far as driving. I also think he is a down to earth person. I am not one of his biggest fans, but I respect him and what he has accomplished so far. I really feel that he is like Kyle Petty, judge him on his own merits and not by what his father accomplished. They are two different people with two different styles of driving. God forbid my kids be judged by what I've done!
Ok I am a Hendrick fan, A Gordon faithfull since 1988 when I first saw him race printcars in indiana. And I have been an anti Earnhardt fan since his father. Though the 500 in 01 was the worst day in nascar. Yea I miss going against Sr.watching Jeff beat him. But Sr. made Jr. earn his ride. He made him drive short tracks, like the one in Myrtel beach. Jr. is good and we will see how good next year. Although now I will only be able to go for 3 out of 4 Hendrick cars. Still hate Earnhardt. Jr. is that. But that is what makes it fun to be a fan. And when Jff passes Jr. on the last lap of the 2008 Daytona 500 it will be all good..Cant wait.
A few reminders here:
1)take away plate races and Jr's W/L record isn't too good
2) he wasn't winning before he announced his defection
3) why take Tony Eury to HMS, what have they accomplished together since reuniting? 1 win in 2 seasons
4)If Jr really believes the problem is DEI and not DEJr, he should leave everything and everyone behind.
5)Beginning Feb 2008...NO MORE EXCUSES.
6) how can he complain about the press..no one has had better coverage than Jr. If anything he has been given far too much coverage
A few reminders here:
1)take away plate races and Jr's W/L record isn't too good DALE JR'S AVERAGE FINISH AT BRISTOL IS BETTER THAN THE SUPERSPEEDWAYS.
2) he wasn't winning before he announced his defection WELL DUH, DON'T YOU THINK THAT IS WHY HE WANTS TO LEAVE? HE HAS A WINNING ATTITUDE AND WENT WHERE HE CAN GET THE TOOLS TO ACCOMPLISH THAT.
3) why take Tony Eury to HMS, what have they accomplished together since reuniting? 1 win in 2 seasons I'M NOT SURE HOW I FEEL ABOUT TONY GOING WITH HIM. BUT APPARENTLY BOTH JR AND RICK HENDRICK SEE SOMETHING IN HIM THAT IS POSITIVE.
4)If Jr really believes the problem is DEI and not DEJr, he should leave everything and everyone behind. (ANSWERED ABOVE)
5)Beginning Feb 2008...NO MORE EXCUSES. EXACLY, WE WILL SEE WHAT JR CAN DO... I THINK WE WILL ALL BE SURPRISED. HE IS GONNA ROCK
6) how can he complain about the press..no one has had better coverage than Jr. If anything he has been given far too much coverage MOST POPULAR DRIVER = MORE PRESS. NOT TOO HARD TO FIGURE THAT OUT. BUT CAN YOU IMAGINE HOW YOU WOULD REACT TO THE ATTENTION? HOW MUCH COMPOSURE WOULD YOU SHOW? AS MUCH AS JR?
I am a 36 year old woman from a very small town in Montana. I am a huge Nascar fan. People ask who my driver is and I say Earnhardt, whether Sr. or Jr. I love em both. I have so much interest in the races and drivers. My car has #8 and #3 decals all over it. So does my husbands. Our sons play sports all school year - Football, Basketball, and Tennis. Our family loves most all sports. If you are interested in what I do for a living- I am a "Certified Memorialist" and a graphic designer. In easy terms- I make headstones and also signs. Building signs, car decals and signage, cabinet signs etc. etc. Being a graphic designer and working with vinyl you can imagine what our vehicles look like!! Anyway, Everyone have a good day. lol
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