Why do people insist on Richard Petty being as good or better a driver than Dale Earnhardt Sr.?
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Petty raced most of his career when there were sometimes close to 50 races a year and the cars weren't regulated like today. Back then almost any advantage you could give your car to make it stronger/faster was ok. So its no wonder he is soooo far ahead in total victories.
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Well ya know... I"m a Jeff Gordon fan and can't even begin to answer this one for you, b/c I have never understood it myself. Jeff has the numbers that proves he is a good driver, and if people want to deny that simply b/c he can outrun their driver than go for it. It's easier to just admit you were outdriven and out preformed than take the energy to come up with every excuse, oh wait, it doesn' take energy b/c all they can ever come up with our the same things. He whines, he's gay, and he cheats. Every driver whines. I love how everyone thinks he blames everyone else. I have heard him admit fault several times, and he's apologize for some things. But think about it, none of those drivers are going to give in when they are rubbing paint..It will always be the other driver who should have given way. Like they will all tell you..no matter who they are when they get in the car the attitudes in those 43 cars are the worst. There is a lot on the line.  Second, he takes full on responsibility for that team. Even when Letarte makes a bad call he says it was my job to talk to him better. Being gay has nothing to do with performance on the track. He cheats...riiiight. That's why Nascar still let's him on the entry list every week. JR has his faults just like every other driver. They all do. None of them are near perfect, but if you insist on placing a driver on a pedastal I hope you have a crapload of pillows for when they fall off. They are not GODs they are driver's. Plain and simple. Regular old humans who can get behind a car and put it around a track at 200mph. \nI mean, yes, we all have drivers that we dislike and we have driver's that we hate to see win, or even drive'rs that we really hate to see beat out driver, but when it come down to it.. you really need to be mature enough to admit a good driver when you see it. If people can actually look at Jeff's numbers and tell me he's not a good driver than I'm going to strongly suggest finding some numbers of optometrists.
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Tony Stewart absolutely rules! Kahne and Johnson are not nearly as good at racing, and they are boring people in real life...very unlike Tony. Stewart is awesome and I hate Johnson (and not nuts about Kahne either) Go Tony Stewart!!!!!
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I have to agree. Of all of them I can't say that I have had a bad experience with any of them. I know people have gotten rubbed the wrong way, but in the driver's defense: there is a certain time to bother them and a lot more inappropriate times. \n\nI think it stems from their upbringing. Most of these guys grew up in smalltown USA and with families just like their fans. Some of the young ones grew up as fans of some of the major names in this sport. So they also know what's it's like to be a fan. Racing is bred in southern region where there is such a thing as manners. That has been bred into the sport. The elders in this sport have passed down the appropriate way to act to some of the younger ones and have set a mold of how driver's should act in response to their fans. \nA lot of their parents worked overly hard just to put the money into racing. A lot of them struggled, and I think they can relate to where their fans come from. Most of them did not grow up with money. Most of them grew up just like most of their fans did. Too most of them the money is just an added bonus..it's getting to ride every week that makes them happy, and they know the reason they get to do that is their fans, and they are thankful to the fans that support them, and realize that you tick your fans off and there's a good chance you'd be gone tomorrow. These sponsers pay a crapload of money for driver's that can reach out to the fans, and they lose that ability and the sponser will go with someone else. Most of these driver's know they can go from hero to zero real quick fast and in a hurry and they could be back on the short track wondering if they've got enough gas to get home from next weekend's race or not.
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My favorite driver is Jeff Gordon. He was taught and mentored my the great Dale Earnheardt. I also like Dale Jr. They both drive Chevrolet's and they both have proven that they are world class drivers and performers who respect and greet their fans.
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Ya senna was a better driver. But as both the drivers belong to different eras nothing can be said about them. Both of them are/were able to adjust to the conditions of the race track. They can even come close to championship even if they r given Midland Cars.
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well people r jealuos b/c he has the best crew chiefs in the bussiness b/c he stretches the rules n isnt afraid to do it. the r mad b/c jimmie n chad together r unstopable jimmie has never finished outside of the top 5 in points n he has been in cup for 5 years i luv that hehe and i think jimmie is one of the most composed drivers only in his rookie year did he act out but i dunno i kinda would like to see him act like tony stewart one lol n finally i think they hate him cuz jeff gordon discovered him n a lot of people hate jeff so it carries over to jimmie yes ok jimmie johnson is my fav driver n i would defend him to no end n he is not a cheater just cuz he crew chief aint afraid to try knew things n stretch rules stretchin rules is not a crime it is fun makin nascar make new rules lol\nhave a great day
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Dale Jr all the way. Not only has Jr. stepped out of his fathers shadow to prove that he is a true driver but he is now a car owner himself helping Martin Truex Jr. boost his career. And just from my own point of veiw Gordon is a whinning baby. I mean come on rubbing is racing and if the boy can dish it he should be able to take it. Like with the Bristol race and Gordon and Bush getting out of your car after the race and pushing someone can anyone say BIG RED TRUCK!!!! Again, GO JUNIOR! Looking for the championship this year now that he is back with Eury Jr.
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I dont know, but its annoying. Maybe i shouldnt talk since i do rank on stewart and jr....but come on people--we're talking JEFF GORDON here. hes a great driver, gives back to fans, has great charities, is respectful on and off the track...i have so much respect for the sport and all the drivers. just happen to love JG the best. everyone has their favorites. just tired of seeing posts like 'jeff gordon is gay' and other crap like that. there is no need for ridiculous trash talk. \n\n* i love me some hendrick boyzzzzzz 24 and 48 forever **
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Comments like that is why there is rivalries.  Yes- I am a Jeff Gordon fan and he earned his way to Nascar- starting out in go-carts, sprint cars, midgets!
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Why is everyone always comparing Jr to Dale, Sr?  He is NOT his father!!!  Give the kid a chance to be himself and earn his own reputation on HIS merits.  He's a darn good driver who has had a bad year but is now bouncing back.  He is Dale, "JR"  get it, he is NOT Dale "SR" so stop comparing them.
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--Mark Martin, because he's my favorite driver, and in my opinion the greatest driver to never win a NWCS/NNCS Championship (but he won five IROC championships, so he is obviously a great driver)\n--Terry Labonte. Who's going to argue with me?  He was the ultimate gentleman racer.\n--Alan Kulwicki and Davey Allison--both future greats taken too soon.\n--Rusty Wallace--A racer's racer.  And, he gets bonus points for paying a fine for saying naughty words on TV in pennies!\nObviously, Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, and Darrell Waltrip are all so huge that I don't even need to mention them to a group of fans!
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People have to find an excuse to why a good driver they hate won a championship.
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Dale Jr. is a true southern gentleman.  Do you see getting mouthy with the press or being nasty toward anyone?  He was brought up with a great respect for racing and for those who participate in the same.  I think after his father's death and his corvette fire incident he is a more spiritual person and that is helping him focus better this year.  Also, you don't see him with fancy models hanging off his arm do you?  He's a honest, hard working, fun guy.
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Well by victories you'd have to go by King Richard, Petty for those who don't know. As to Dale Sr., he was one of the greatest no doubt. I don't think he would have caught Petty by wins but he proably would have got at least one more Title and beat Petty in that category if he had lived. At least by the look of that Daytona 500. Keep in mind his racing wasn't as good the prior season or two, but he looked great and like he was back in form in that race.
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My favorite Nascar driver is Dale Jr. bc he is a great driver and he tries his best. I don't like Jeff Gordon bc he likes to try to start stuff and he's a cry baby!!
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I don't think you can say whether a driver is the 'real deal' during his Rookie year.  Sure they can all have good runs and win races.  The real test comes as the cars change and the driver's skills in adjusting the cars comes into play.  I would say after three or four seasons (unless one wins the championship sooner)  you could say whether somebody is the real deal.