bu54 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I was just curious how many Jeff Gordon haters are here?lol Also what do you think should be done about throwing debris on the track when he wins? Quote Link to comment
cmb23 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I watch all the races. I used to be a 'hater' just becuase that was the 'Earnhardt' way of thinking. Fact is, the guy is a hell of a driver. The fact that he is in the throne of D.E. and isn't a good 'ol boy from the south doesn't sit well with the 'core' fans. It's just the old saying "You hate me because you ain't me!" As far as throwing things. It is a disgusting joke/representation of the fans. No wonder the stereotype is a bunch of necks. People with half a brain wouldn't be hurling Budweiser cans on the field of play at any other sport. Can't you picture it? When Serena Williams loses in the finals of Wimbledon to Sharapova, fans start hurling their Perrier bottles at her on the court, or this past weekend when the philly Rags to Riches upset Curlin at the Belmont Stakes the crowd starts throwing their goofy hats at the jockey. What can actually be done about it? Try and arrest as many of the people that you can. Otherwise tracks are going to stop selling beverages after the race starts or drivers will no longer do cookies and victory laps...which will just make fans hate Gordon more. Quote Link to comment
huskerguy Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I love NASCAR and watch every week, and I dont believe in any of the BS about NASCAR helping Hendrick win (well atleast Johnson and Gordon). They are just flat out better than the other drivers most weeks from their teams hard work. Quote Link to comment
cmb23 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 If Nascar would be helping anyone win, it would be Jr. Any track looks like a Nebraska home game with a sea of red. Want to know what color will be seen in the stands next year??? I'll let you know when the color scheme comes out for Jr's next ride. Quote Link to comment
kc_husker Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I dont like him, not as a person just because he drives a chevy and I'm a ford guy. Quote Link to comment
bu54 Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 I watch all the races. I used to be a 'hater' just becuase that was the 'Earnhardt' way of thinking. Fact is, the guy is a hell of a driver. The fact that he is in the throne of D.E. and isn't a good 'ol boy from the south doesn't sit well with the 'core' fans. It's just the old saying "You hate me because you ain't me!" As far as throwing things. It is a disgusting joke/representation of the fans. No wonder the stereotype is a bunch of necks. People with half a brain wouldn't be hurling Budweiser cans on the field of play at any other sport. Can't you picture it? When Serena Williams loses in the finals of Wimbledon to Sharapova, fans start hurling their Perrier bottles at her on the court, or this past weekend when the philly Rags to Riches upset Curlin at the Belmont Stakes the crowd starts throwing their goofy hats at the jockey. What can actually be done about it? Try and arrest as many of the people that you can. Otherwise tracks are going to stop selling beverages after the race starts or drivers will no longer do cookies and victory laps...which will just make fans hate Gordon more. Well put cmb23, that exactly how I feel about it. Just a complete discrace to NASCAR and it's fans, mostly Jr. fans from what I've seen and heard. Yes just cause Jeff isn't from "the good old south" is the main reason I think. Also it's an envious thing. The "I hate you because your good" mentality plus the excuses why he's a winner is just BS. Just like in football weather it's college or pro's I give credit where credit is due even if I don't like a particular team. Quote Link to comment
BGREDSTUCKN IA Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Where is Mr. Bush going to drive next year? Anyone info? Carl Edwards is still the Man Quote Link to comment
bu54 Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Where is Mr. Bush going to drive next year? Anyone info? Carl Edwards is still the Man Haven't heard he's going somewhere else but it could be for DEI to take Jr's place. Quote Link to comment
cmb23 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Where is Mr. Bush going to drive next year? Anyone info? Carl Edwards is still the Man Haven't heard he's going somewhere else but it could be for DEI to take Jr's place. If the press conference today is what everyone thinks, Dale Jr. is announcing that he will be joining Hendrick Motorsports. Most are speculating that he'll replace Kyle Busch in the #5 car. Hendrick Racing is becoming the 'Yankees' of NASCAR. Drivers: Jeff Gordon (4-Time Champ), Jimmie Johnson (Reigning Champ), Kyle Busch (If he were to stay) and Casey Mears (Seems to be up and coming...if nothing else another huge name in racing). Add Junior who is overwhelmingly the most popular driver and you have a stacked race team. Busch will have no problem finding a ride. Toyota could use some real talent in a major way.....and quick....Busch would bring that. I wouldn't be surprised to see him in a Camry next year, possibly for Michael Waltrip. Quote Link to comment
Overland Park Husker Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I was just curious how many Jeff Gordon haters are here?lol Also what do you think should be done about throwing debris on the track when he wins? Gordon is my favorite driver. It'll be interesting to see what all of the 'I hate Jeff Gordon' fans that root for Jr cause of daddy are going to do now. Will they still hate him if he's Jr's team mate? Quote Link to comment
bu54 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 I was just curious how many Jeff Gordon haters are here?lol Also what do you think should be done about throwing debris on the track when he wins? Gordon is my favorite driver. It'll be interesting to see what all of the 'I hate Jeff Gordon' fans that root for Jr cause of daddy are going to do now. Will they still hate him if he's Jr's team mate? That's a very good point!! My guess is they'll still hate Gordon, perhaps even more cause their pride and joy is now his team mate. Though not official yet.... Quote Link to comment
LouisianaHusker Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I'm a Jr. fan and I think that his move to Hendricks was a smart one. He wants to win and it seems that DEI with his stepmother in control was just looking to make $$$. Hendricks will give him that chance to win. As for the "Rainbow Retard" himself, I don't like him, but will admit that he is one of the best drivers in NASCAR. The reason I don't like him is that he is the type to always complain about the other drivers and what they did to him, but has no problems about doing the same to them. IIRC, a good example of this was the first race at Richmond this year in which Jimmie Johnson won, he finished second, a car/team the he is part owner of along with Hendricks. He mentioned that he wasn't going to spin a teammate. If that had been a car owned by a different team, I think that he would of spun it out faster than Rosie O'Donnell would raid an all you can eat buffet. Quote Link to comment
suh_fan93 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Wow. I actually think this is very cool. It's been a while since I've seen a race in person. 1 Quote Link to comment
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