tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post5137008437102558519..comments2024-03-08T11:07:25.905-05:00Comments on The Godfather's Blog: COMMENTARY: Jones Slated For Sprint Cup StardomDave Moodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-40568467434667542072015-05-12T14:13:52.818-04:002015-05-12T14:13:52.818-04:00And for the record, this is my blog, and I'll ...And for the record, this is my blog, and I'll write about anything I care to write about. My opinion is my opinion, and you are not required to agree with it, or even read it. If you really want to be a big shot, start your own blog and tell the world what YOU think. And at the end of the year, we'll compare NMPA Awards. Dave Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-70437317283507756662015-05-12T14:08:06.182-04:002015-05-12T14:08:06.182-04:00Lest you blow a rotator cuff patting yourself on t...Lest you blow a rotator cuff patting yourself on the back, even Kyle said today that this early return was unexpected by both him and his doctors.Dave Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-29984989346117961862015-05-12T13:45:08.038-04:002015-05-12T13:45:08.038-04:00BTW, it turns out I was correct about Kyle's &...BTW, it turns out I was correct about Kyle's "unexpected return." All the signs pointed that way, but you and your sources were less informed that the fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-50708188288020588852015-05-12T13:41:52.161-04:002015-05-12T13:41:52.161-04:00To Dave: Don't patronize me. My statements wer...To Dave: Don't patronize me. My statements were based on logic, not "sources in the garage" who are notoriously unreliable. Furthermore, the whole substance of your article is based on one Cup start and a wish. We won't know for years if any of the young "superstars of the week" achieve stardom. It seems to be the job of the media to declare the next big thing every after every race. The parade goes on. It took humiliation and frustration at JGR before Logano left and found his place at Penske. I am only being a realist.<br /><br />Andrew, Kyle ran 300 laps in his first test. The 600 will be a test, but that is a good place to have Jones standing by for relief.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-43134070020686051052015-05-12T02:13:56.680-04:002015-05-12T02:13:56.680-04:00I will reserve my judgment till he actually "...I will reserve my judgment till he actually "makes it", where is that "sure win" we are still waiting on Kyle Larson for?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-18501212997384904722015-05-11T15:20:03.236-04:002015-05-11T15:20:03.236-04:00While Kyle has shown incredible recovery, the 600 ...While Kyle has shown incredible recovery, the 600 is not the place for him to jump back into a car.<br />If he practices and runs the Sprint Showdown, and practices a lot to build up stamina... maybe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459366512233684313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-48993502707340584712015-05-11T15:17:40.262-04:002015-05-11T15:17:40.262-04:00First TRD needs to find some horsepower then maybe...First TRD needs to find some horsepower then maybe everyone can speculate where anyone is going. As much as I love seeing Chevrolet win every week, it's not fun for TRD and after all these years of trying and if they can't catch a championship soon, when will they pull the plug? NASCAR is losing Sprint, TRD could leave, where does that leave room for anyone in the future?<br /><br />I wish Honda or Nissan would make the commitment to NASCAR simply to compete against Toyota, yet 20 years on they sit on the sidelines. A two manufacturer series means a lot of lost jobs, drivers included. . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-62778037376374507952015-05-11T15:17:19.104-04:002015-05-11T15:17:19.104-04:00So far, so good.
Let's check back in a few yea...So far, so good.<br />Let's check back in a few years and see if he's still burning down the house, a mid-packer, or even in the sport.<br /><br />Best of luck but it's still very early daysAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459366512233684313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-18761888494822850072015-05-11T14:55:28.464-04:002015-05-11T14:55:28.464-04:00My opinion, that no one has asked for, is Denny Ha...My opinion, that no one has asked for, is Denny Hamlin will end up with MWR, Michael Waltrip seems to have nothing but good to say about Denny, and watches his every move on the TV broadcast, and predicts him as the winner every week. I think a move to MWR would be good for both, and open up a place for Eric.<br />Loren Chieverhttp://www.hollyhouserottweilers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-34721593830191582542015-05-11T13:43:06.028-04:002015-05-11T13:43:06.028-04:00LOL, I guess I should have checked with you to get...LOL, I guess I should have checked with you to get the real story before writing. My sources in the garage are CLEARLY not as well-informed as you.Dave Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-55228636752558744452015-05-11T12:36:41.191-04:002015-05-11T12:36:41.191-04:00I believe there are going to be a couple spots ope...I believe there are going to be a couple spots opening up at JGR in the next year or two, with Hamlin and Busch looking to win a championship and seeing that it is not going to happen at JGR or with Toyota. The most obvious move would be Kyle to SHR in the 14 as Tony finally steps aside and possibly Hamlin in the 10. However, this is NOT necessarily good news for Jones. The effort of Toyota to hold onto him whatever it takes will hurt Jones, as the best rides are definitely not Toys, but Chevy or Ford. With Elliott and Blaney committed to the best Chevy and Ford teams, that essentially leaves Jones with not a lot to look forward to in the next several years.<br /><br />BTW, look for Kyle to be back for the Coke 600 unless baby watch prevents it. He is ready and eager to come back. At this point, it is incorrect to call an early return "unexpected."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-57296337271402321492015-05-11T12:28:56.287-04:002015-05-11T12:28:56.287-04:00All I can say about this boy is WOW!! All I can say about this boy is WOW!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-42773221834744726332015-05-11T12:24:08.685-04:002015-05-11T12:24:08.685-04:00Joe Gibbs kicking himself now for signing mid pack...Joe Gibbs kicking himself now for signing mid pack Carl Should have waited a year or so to field the 4th carRaceFan488https://www.blogger.com/profile/10120922572528186220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-16102798138768081632015-05-11T10:40:42.347-04:002015-05-11T10:40:42.347-04:00It's great to see another small-town Michigan ...It's great to see another small-town Michigan guy get a shot - I grew up only 20 miles from Byron (they were in our conference in High School) - it's exciting to see Erik taking advantage of these opportunities. He's well spoken, humble and respectful. I look forward to watching him excel in Nascar - just kinda hoping he doesn't move up too fast - I hope he does a full season in Xfinitiy before coming to Cup in 2017 or 2018.... (By all means I think he's talented enough to go full time Cup, but I feel moving up too fast kinda set Logano back a year or two). Anyway, I agree Dave, if I was Hamlin, Busch, Edwards and Kennseth - I'd be a little nervous :) <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com