There's a Bill Elliott tribute T bird running around here. The paint scheme is pretty accurate.
Hi Langley,
My old boss had one, during the CB radio craze, his handle was Noisy Feathers!
. I like to watch his interviews because he is always crying about something or has a smartass comment to make. He is fun to root against, but a hell of a driver regardless. I think he has more rivalries than any other driver. It's the rivalries that make the sport fun.
I forgot Pocono! Been there and saw the world's longest row of 'johns'
I prefer the early eras too though I didn't have anyone in my crowd during that time that was a fan so it was mostly just my wife and I that would go. Then started dragging my daughters to a couple races like Michigan or the truck races when they were in Mansfield, OH for a few years.
You and I see things the same way. Was a fan of Awesome Bill and Davey and agree on Earnhardt and Jr. His podcasts are great and also gained respect for him and his father. The off-track stories and things Sr. did show his true character. Jr. is carrying on the tradition of telling stories like the characters back in the day did. Bringing personality back into the sport. His interview with Kevin Harvick was pretty damn good. If I have a favorite driver it would be Harvick but didn't care for him much in the 29. Funny what a team change can do.I've been a NASCAR fan for quite a while. A friend and I attended two races at Riverside Raceway in 81 and 82 (I think) right after I got my car license while in high school. If I remember correctly, that was when there were a few teams experimenting with V-6 engines. You could definitely hear the difference when they drove by. Bill Elliott was my favorite back then, followed by Davey Allison. I still remember where I was when I heard that he had died from a helicopter crash.
I paid less attention in the early 2000s when NASCAR started handing out fines for fighting, swearing, and any other action they deemed as politically incorrect or not fit for rated G viewing. Ask Tony Stewart how many times he was fined then. It got boring. The personalities help to make the sport. However, I picked it back up around 2012 for some reason and have been watching it ever since. I think NASCAR has been getting better at letting the drivers express their emotions.
A good example is cry baby Kyle Busch
I never cared for Dale Earnhardt (most likely because he drove for Chevrolet and won championships ?) and had no love for Dale JR. However, since Dale JR's retirement, I've watched many of his Dale JR. Download shows and have gained a new respect for both him and his dad. I think he is a great ambassador for the sport.
When I was a kid I loved the super speedways. However, they have become more boring since drafting is so important and all they do is play follow-the- leader. That is why rookies and other low winning drivers do well there. The last 10 - 15 laps is where the action is at.
I now love watching the short track and road course races. Lot's of action, passing, and flared tempers.
I'm torn about how I feel regarding the new cars. I understand the need to reduce costs and try to create more parity so that big money teams don't dominate all the time. However, sequential transmissions? Really? This is NASCAR, not Exotic Car. I do like the composite bodies though. It was frustrating to see a car barely kiss the wall or bump another car and then go out with a cut tire.
I don't mind different winners except those that are driving toyota. JGR drivers are the biggest whiners7 races and 7 winners so far and some new people running in the top 10. Hopefully the variety continues as I don't like seeing any one driver or team dominate. Unless it's my guy/team.
I think they still have a few bugs to work out, especially the teams losing wheels but so far its been pretty good.
No, Crybaby Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin are the big whiners ?
