tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post8726566975729638170..comments2024-03-08T11:07:25.905-05:00Comments on The Godfather's Blog: Junior's New Deal Makes Sense. Sort Of.Dave Moodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-58980194305607683732011-09-02T18:11:50.438-04:002011-09-02T18:11:50.438-04:00You know, I just don't know about this one to ...You know, I just don't know about this one to be honest. I mean, I am a loyal true fan to Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and will always support him, but I just don't think this extension is such a great idea. Look, I mean, Rick Hendrick promised this man a moon with a fence around it. Wins and Championships. All this man has gotten is one lousy stinkin' win on a fuel mileage race going on 4 years ago. Now, if you ask me, that just plan low and embarrassing for a driver who is NASCAR's Most Popular. Now I am sure people are going to be saying "Oh, he is doing a lot better than he has been the last few years." Well, yea okay, but your missing the point here, there is no wins to back up the statistics. You know to this day, I don't know why he left DEI, I really don't. He was the best driver out there and was winning races, all he and Teresa had to do was work out their differences. If it wasn't for those blown engines in 2007, he would have for sure made the Chase. No matter what though, I will support Dale, but I feel this will not work at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-18570904861728098722011-09-02T14:04:01.573-04:002011-09-02T14:04:01.573-04:00Dustin, absolutely fabulous summary. I don't ...Dustin, absolutely fabulous summary. I don't dislike Dale Jr but one of the reasons I am not a fan is how his fans treated me and MY favorite driver over the years. Hostile is a really good word for it.<br /><br />I've had morons wearing Jr gear curse at me and throw bottles at me. Why? Because they didn't like my driver. too bad. So all you Junyah fans are going to have to excuse me if I continue to not like most of you or as a result the driver that you worship.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/08428501118097469128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-46191942694468368832011-09-02T12:00:40.901-04:002011-09-02T12:00:40.901-04:00Why is it that when anyone has the audacity to cri...Why is it that when anyone has the audacity to criticize anything or anyone, the only come back people have is "You're just jealous."? Can't come up with anything original? Just because I might not like something or someone that you do, it definitely is not jealousy. I just don't like the same things/person you do, plain and simple. Moody has made a very interesting comparison between two race car drivers and their success in the sport. Nothing critical about either. Face it. Jr is a cash cow, but Bowyer is not, at least not like Jr. Why shouldn't a savy businessman want someone like Jr in his stable? Johnson and Gordon can win Hendrick championships while Jr can win at the die cast/tshirt/cap store.Darcienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-78411911578680008492011-09-02T01:43:18.663-04:002011-09-02T01:43:18.663-04:00Why would any Dale fans be complaining about this ...Why would any Dale fans be complaining about this article?<br /><br />It's not critical of Dale. Most folks in Dale's shoes would do what Dale's doing, after all.<br /><br />Dave is just describing an aspect of the sport in a very interesting way.<br /><br />I'm not a big fan of NASCAR, mainly because of Dale Jr's fans. I've always thought Dale himself was a pretty nice guy. It's really strange to me that such a nice guy has so many hostile fans.<br /><br />"Matriach", no, I don't understand your "loyalty" to him. Why are you loyal to a race car driver? It doesn't look like you're having a very good time with that oddly insecure tone. It doesn't really evoke any sense of Dale Jr-ness, either. This Dale guy doesn't really seem to get a rise out of much. He's like lukewarm oatmeal, and I don't mean that as an insult. He's happy with his situation, and I don't blame him, and I don't think he's got what it takes to prove anything.<br /><br />I can see Kyle Busch or Jenson Button fans being aggressive and insecure, but why aren't Dale Jr fans kind hearted and happy? I'm pretty sure it's a running joke in NASCAR that anyone who is less than worshipful towards Dale Jr faces a legion of angry fans.<br /><br />Do you think Dale Jr is pleased with that? I bet he's embarrassed and annoyed.<br /><br />Anyway, this was an insightful article. NASCAR is not unlike other motorsport in that the line between have and have-not is somewhat arbitrary. But it doesn't determine destiny. Clint's going to have a pretty good ride under him. Average drivers will never win championships.Dustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590811467601049788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-71814140999707376862011-09-01T20:41:14.192-04:002011-09-01T20:41:14.192-04:00It's amazing how defensive some people get abo...It's amazing how defensive some people get about Dale, Jr. Nowhere in the article is there a single derogatory statement about him; only a simple statement of the facts concerning his and Bowyer's statistics over the last five years. I applaud Junior Nation for its dogged support of their driver, through thick and thin. And as a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox who suffered through 40+ years of futility and heartbreak before winning ANYTHING, I understand it better than you know.<br /><br />My question -- and it was just a question -- is simple. If Dale Earnhardt, Jr., is worthy of such a contract, isn't Clint Bowyer, as well? Answer it any way you like.Dave Moodyhttp://www.sirius-speedway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-76586101106905535492011-09-01T17:59:09.833-04:002011-09-01T17:59:09.833-04:00you can really tell when someone dosent like someo...you can really tell when someone dosent like someone can't we dave you must have been rubbed the wrong way. By someone. That's ok dave he has plenty of fans like me don't need youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-65104178002187503632011-09-01T17:32:47.376-04:002011-09-01T17:32:47.376-04:00It sounds to me like Mr Moody either doesn't u...It sounds to me like Mr Moody either doesn't understand the loyalty we feel toward Dale Jr or is a wee bit jealous of him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-43930178352309203082011-09-01T15:45:15.088-04:002011-09-01T15:45:15.088-04:00This is obviously not about the money or performan...This is obviously not about the money or performance, Dave. It's not even about keeping Dale Jr on the track. It's about security for both Dale and Rick by keeping key people in place for the long arm of Rick Hendrick and the stability of Hendrick Motorsports in general. Dale Jr is more than a driver...he is an institution. Jimmie has 5 Championships. Jeff has a Hall of Fame legacy. Dale Jr has the masses, and will for the forseeable future, regardless of his performance on the track. It's possible that the driver that someday takes his place in popularity has not yet even been born.Tonynoreply@blogger.com