For the first time this year, I'm going to do an informal blog, or more specifically, a rant. What about? Take a wild guess...
This is late of course, but the blogging just will not cease. "Kyle Busch wrecked Jr! I hate Kyle Busch! Kyle Busch won! WAA WAA WAA WAA WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Heading into this season, there was a small group of people who just disliked Kyle Busch because, well, all Nascar fans have a driver they hate, and he was that group's. But alright, that's normal, a few people aren't going to like the guy, so whatever. Then, Busch decided to win at Atlanta. IN A TOYOTA!!! That punk! Traitor to America! Now, I know, not too many people who said that (though there were people who did) but nonetheless they were added to the group of people who hate Busch, and all the while they are complaining about him, and other people were hearing this. Now, most would just shrug it off as jealousy, but some hearing/reading that would say, "Hey, they're right! Kyle Busch did win! That means my driver didn't win! That jerk!" Still though, the Kyle Busch Hate Society (KBHS) only has a small group of supporters.
Then a few weeks later, he gets into Johnny Benson in a truck race at Martinsville. "That bonehead! ####! Why would he do that?" Yes, shouldn't have done that, tried to get too much. BUT, you don't have to crucify the guy over it. However, the KBHS gains more supporters, but is still not too large...
Busch bumps with Jamie McMurray at Talladega, McMurray makes an incredible save. Almost nobody complains about the incident. Remember that...
Richmond. Oh geese. Now Shrub did it. He spun out god, err, Dale Earnhardt Jr. In just a few seconds, the KBHS gains over 40,000,000 members, all who are pissed that Busch would try to win a race with 3 laps to go. Of course that makes sense, I mean, who does that? Couldn't possible be hard racing by the two... nope, all Kyle's fault because Dale Jr. can do no wrong.
Now these 40,000,000 KBHS members all blog about how Kyle Busch is a punk and an ####, is going to KILL somebody with his driving, should be suspended, etc, etc.
Of course, there are the few unbiased witnesses who go, "Wait, that's racing." But they're not who I'm complaining about.
So anyway, we all know, we've probably read at least one of these blogs that spout hate for Busch, and now the notion that Busch wrecks people to win comes up, and all 40,000,000 believe it.
And Busch adds fuel to the fire, saying he'll do whatever it takes to win. Now some hear this and say, "Hey, that reminds me of a certain driver who used to drive a certain black car... maybe you've heard of him, his name was Dale Earnhardt, and he made this sport what it is."
And then there are those who take what he said too literally, "You see! He confirmed what we've been saying! He wrecks to win! He admits it! OMG, THAT JERK I HATE HIM AND HIS TOYOTA!!"
Then Kyle Busch really did it. He won the next race at Darlington. "OH MY GOD!!!! This punk has the audacity to do his job! And he did it while racing hard all night long and bouncing off the wall and still going faster than anyone else in the field all race, something thought to be impossible at Darlington! This just proves that he has no talent!"
Wait, wait, wait WHAT!?!?!?! What the hell did you just say? The fact the WON with a crippled car at DARLINGTON, aka TOO TOUGH TO FREAKIN' TAME, and smacked the wall and still did better than anyone else means he DOESN'T have TALENT!?!?!
I swear I think that if I thought too hard about it, I would have a seizure.
One thing that came up in the complaint box at the KBHS headquarters was "He almost wrecked Biffle." Yes, he got into Biffle near halfway, but where were you complaining when he accidentally got into McMurray? Biffle saved it and was fine, so why keep complaining if you didn't complain before? He obviously didn't get into Biffle on purpose, because he backed off and allowed him to save it, which is generally what a driver does when they hit the person in front of them and think, "Oops, didn't wanna do that, better give him some room so he can try to save it." But that's rational thought, and that doesn't help the arguement of the KBHS members. In my opinion, the McMurray incident was more wreckless than the Biffle one, but no complaints on that one so whatever... Then again that was before he wrecked god....
The whole point of this rant is that Kyle Busch is only hated because of a few highlighted mistakes (and dominating wins, damn he's a punk for winning) that all of a sudden represent his entire career. Here's my suggestion before someone writes another blog about Busch: clear you mind of what you think about Kyle Busch, look at his career, and not just highlights of him looking like a bad guy, and analyze them without bias, and then say what you think about Busch. And if you think Busch is bad, fine. Just come up with actual reasons. Don't just say "He won so I hate him. He wrecked god so I hate him. He is doing better than my driver so I hate him," actually come up with reasons that he's in the wrong. Otherwise, keep your thoughts to yourself, please.
Good night everyone, I'm sure I'm going to get pounded for this one, but that's how I see it, and if nobody can come up with real reasons why he's a bad driver, then I don't care.
Note- I know that Dale Earnhardt Jr. isn't god. I'm not claiming he is. I'm using this to show the extreme view some fans have. Of course not all Jr. fans don't see it this way, because not all Jr. fans think Jr. is perfect. But the extreme Jr. fans do, and they are the ones whining away. And they say us Gordon fans complain too much.
Note 2.0- I know more than just Jr. fans saw the Richmond incident as Kyle's fault. Just most of them who did were Jr. fans. The people who saw it as Kyle's fault that weren't Jr. fans mostly had a reason behind they're thinking, so my rant isn't aimed towards them. And most (hopefully) won't hold it against him for the rest of time like he committed murder.
Note 3.0- I'm sure I missed something, but keep in mind I'm not trying to group certain fans all together as having the same mentality, I'm just talking about the ones who do have that mentality. If your an exception, that's great, glad to know you're not biased or extreme in you views.
LOL great blog. One factual error however. Jr caused the wreck by trying to pinch down on Kyle and cut him off. Other than that I found this blog hilarous and factual.
Way to go, Ty. You just about covered everything. I crack up reading all the blogs claiming Kyle has no talent. Just imagine those same people are going to elect our next President. Ask them would they have a problem if Kyle and Jr's cars had been reversed at Richmond. If they say they still would, they're liars.
Another crazy thing is a lot of fans don't like Kurt Busch, and when Kyle came along they just lumped him into their jealous/hate group with Kurt. For no reason.
Tyler you should rant more often. You're doing great.
NiqueDodson- Glad you liked the blog, and that you found it funny.
Hanahan- Your right about the Kurt haters transferring to Kyle, and I'm glad you liked this blog. Usually I just rant about something I've been bottling up inside, and finally I just burst out with all my displeasure, lol.
First time I did a rant since August of last year, so I was due, lol.
Great rant Ty. My buddy is a die hard Jr fan, like most of them a Dale Sr fan converted/passed down. There have been a lot of great drivers who were always booed, why, because they raced hard and beat their favorite driver. Myself, I like a real driver who can go for the win and has great car handeling and natural ability. If they don't want to see any bumping maybe they should be watching CART/IRL.
This was a masterpiece!!! Great job on the blog. The ignorance that surrounds so many fans in NASCAR is astounding. They don't understand anything about the sport, don't want to, they bash everyone else and say far-fetched things that don't make sense. All in the name of their favorite driver. I have a favorite driver just like everyone else, mine is Martin Truex, but I cheer for the sport as a whole and love everything about it. I have no time for the whiners and bashers and the just plain stupid. I think it is about time that the intelligent, common sense fan has a say in this sport. I know that the drivers and NASCAR and everyone that works in the industry would be so happy about that. The ignorant fans have gotten way too much press and frankly, make me sick.
Great rant Tyler! Have to agree with some of the other commenters, your writing is getting better and better!!
I dont mind the blinding passion that makes fans boo and hiss appropriately but the whole bit about Kyle being a dangerous driver out to kill is a sure sign of a whack-job...
This is great Tyler! You write better than a lot of people twice your age..lol. Keep it up. Plus I just happen to agree with pretty much everything you've said. I should scold you for stayin up late...LOL...but it was worth it!!!
Dwindy1- I don't think I've ever seen you say anything bad about anyone's blog, lol, glad you liked my rant.
elad64- Glad you liked the rant too, your buddy have the mentality I mentioned? lol, if he does tell him to watch IRL, the most exciting thing you'll see is Danica hit someone in the pits.
moseby- I wouldn't say wise... lol, glad you liked it.
sooner126- It's those ignorant fans who throw beer cans/toilet paper when their driver doesn't win. Again, glad you liked the rant!
klvalus- It's not the booing, it's the over-exaggeration like you said, that gets me mad. Glad you liked it, look forward to your next hot or not. :)
Hey cool, Im the first Kyle hater to comment. lol.
yeah, thats right.. I showed up. You knew I would. But seriously, I dont hate Kyle or anyone for that matter. I dont like Kyles driving tactics, and just like Rick, I wouldnt want Kyle on my team either.
Other than that, give it your best shot Kyle, do what you have to do. At least somebody is giving HMS a challenge. I like it.
Hey Tyler
I'm a longtime NASCAR fan. My favorite drivers are Dale Sr. and Dale Jr. I always liked Dale Sr. and I will always like Dale Jr. What kind of NASCAR fan would I be if I jumped on every winning band wagon that came along? Shrub is just one in a long list of drivers to have their turn winning races. He will fade just like the rest of them did and somebody else will take his place and I will assume you will jump on their winning wagon also. .... Just my thoughts.
Hey tyler........I forgot to comment you on your blog..Great job,good content....Well I guess you finally did it .I'll try to be a KB fan.Yup you win.Kyle Busch is the best driver in nascar,He's has very good driving style,and a great attitude,and he always drives clean.....eeww'yucky,spit,spit,caug h,caugh,gag.....Sorry I tried but it still tastes terrible...LOL,LOL,LOL.....But honestly a great blog.. TTYL..
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Hello, I'm Tyler Head. I live in Utica, NY and currently attend Ilion Jr. Sr. High School. I'm in 10th grade this year, and I'm persuing a career in Computer Hardware design, or Journalism... I guess I'm undecided, lol. I enjoy a lot of sports, with my favorite being NASCAR. My favorite driver is Jeff Gordon, I even made a fansite. As much as I enjoy NASCAR, I also like Baseball, Football, and College Basketball.
All articles from February 2008 on can also be found on my website, 24fansite.5u. com.