tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post3684317836853962272..comments2012-12-27T23:53:26.226-06:00Comments on TRADING PAINT: Junior's Fate Goes From Bad To Worse; Even Martin Out-Does HimJerry Bonkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968928216426950592noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-43514167751705652322009-04-24T23:57:00.000-05:002009-04-24T23:57:00.000-05:00"Most of 2008, the 24 team would start with an ok ..."Most of 2008, the 24 team would start with an ok car and after the first pit stop find it was a pile of garbage."<br /><br />Good point. But there was never any doubt that Gordon would make the Chase. Can anyone say the same thing about the 88 team?<br /><br />"Junior and Junior will find the handle on the COT."<br /><br />Since they haven't demonstrated anything to even remotely back that up, I'm not sure where this confidence comes from. Hope springs eternal I suppose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-40198763657943434472009-04-24T23:04:00.000-05:002009-04-24T23:04:00.000-05:00Most of 2008, the 24 team would start with an ok c...Most of 2008, the 24 team would start with an ok car and after the first pit stop find it was a pile of garbage. Junior and Junior will find the handle on the COT. Dale, Jr. has talent and Tony, Jr. is a good Crew Chief. I am proud to be a fan of the 88 team.RvNGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854764607958664310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-52421009261734779032009-04-24T23:01:00.000-05:002009-04-24T23:01:00.000-05:00There was a light in that tunnel. At Phoenix, the...There was a light in that tunnel. At Phoenix, the damned thing was attached to a freakin' train.RvNGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854764607958664310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-77829631976307580612009-04-23T16:20:00.000-05:002009-04-23T16:20:00.000-05:00Tony Eury Jr. on "NASCAR Now":
"We have a good ch...Tony Eury Jr. on "NASCAR Now":<br /><br />"We have a good chance at Talladega"<br /><br />Based on what? Certainly not on your performances this year or last year for that matter.<br /><br />Denial. It's just not just a river in Egypt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-86171573962672993162009-04-23T14:55:00.000-05:002009-04-23T14:55:00.000-05:00"I know Jr isn't perfect, but he does have talent...."I know Jr isn't perfect, but he does have talent. I'm sick of hearing that he doesn't. He has two Nationwide championships, 18 cup wins, 22 Nationwide wins."<br /><br />Big deal. Seriously. BIG DEAL. Maybe you're a Jr. fan. Maybe not. But the truth of the matter is that your statement has become the rallying cry for Jr.'s fans. It's interesting how they have suddenly moved away from the "Jr. is a great driver" garbage they used to constantly spew and have now embraced "Jr. has talent" as the official Jr. Nation line.<br /><br />You know what? NOBODY, except Jr. fans, cares about what he accomplished in the past. He has done NOTHING for about three years running. The driver he replaced at Hendrick has only 7 less victories than he does with half the number of years behind the wheel. Plus he's younger and has greater upside than Jr. has or ever will have.<br /><br />Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. 4-time champion who can still win, 3-time champion in the prime of his career, 50-year old 4-time runner-up who can still win, 34-year old never-was who moves a lot of merchandise and has a famous last name.<br /><br />Now I think you hit something with the whole "Tony Eury Jr.'s capabilities as a crew chief are more than suspect" notion. The guy (talking about Eury Jr.) looks clueless out there and it's an indictment of his (and Jr.'s) abilities in that they usually start a race strong and then as soon as they come in for the first pit stop, they ruin what had been a good running car with head-scratching adjustments and then spend the rest of the race playing catch-up. Along with the little things, like the embarrassing Daytona 500 exchange and Eury Jr. not counting Jr. down to his pit stall (which certainly doesn't help when there's a mass of cars on pit road), this team just is not clicking. That WHOLE TEAM needs a shakeup to salvage whatever is left of Jr.'s future as a driver.<br /><br />But seriously, enough of basking in Jr.'s past accomplishments. If any other driver's fanbase mentioned that their favorite was a 2-time Nationwide Winner they would get nothing but derision and a "well, what has your guy done on the premier level?". And his 18 wins in 11 years is not exactly a championship-caliber winning-percentage either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-36937607963772576892009-04-23T07:10:00.000-05:002009-04-23T07:10:00.000-05:00Without the Earhardt name JR would have been fired...Without the Earhardt name JR would have been fired a long time ago. He's just not that great, he's goodKarenSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-34972056128502220452009-04-23T04:29:00.000-05:002009-04-23T04:29:00.000-05:00And yeah, I should add, congrats to Mark Martin. H...And yeah, I should add, congrats to Mark Martin. He rocks. He is competitive every week. He is ruling at qualifying this year. He has had some bad luck, but he is sure on his game. Unlike a _lot_ of drivers. He just hasn't translated that into a lot of wins for various reasons.Mobe1969https://www.blogger.com/profile/12034657153454899244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-24472051706929639552009-04-23T04:25:00.000-05:002009-04-23T04:25:00.000-05:00I know Jr isn't perfect, but he does have talent. ...I know Jr isn't perfect, but he does have talent. I'm sick of hearing that he doesn't. He has two Nationwide championships, 18 cup wins, 22 Nationwide wins.<br /><br />I'm just not sure Eury Jr is right for him. Why did Eury Sr stop being Jrs crew chief? I mean most of Jrs victories come with Eury Sr. Eury Sr is still a crew chief - for Jr Motorports no less. Look at the stats. Since he lost Eury Sr he's been lucky to get 1 win a year. The last year he was with Eury Sr he got about 5 point race wins, and was rarely out of the top 10. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to see Eury Jr is not working.<br /><br />I think Eury Jr's capabilities as a crew chief are more than suspect. I admit Jr has made a lot of mistakes, but they aren't meshing. If you want a perfect example, get the DVD for the 2008 Daytona 500 and listen to the 88 radio chatter. It was embarrassing. In one spot during a caution, Eury didn't know what to do and was asking Jr, and Jr was obviously frustrated and was going "why you asking me, your the crew chief".Mobe1969https://www.blogger.com/profile/12034657153454899244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-42058193407558152682009-04-22T11:51:00.000-05:002009-04-22T11:51:00.000-05:00Just wanted to say that I'm glad to see you are do...Just wanted to say that I'm glad to see you are doing well. I just found your site from a link on Black Flagged. I missed reading you on Yahoo and am happy to subscribe to your feed here.StewartFanhttp://stewartent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-38895169820895261612009-04-21T22:12:00.000-05:002009-04-21T22:12:00.000-05:00"I totally agree with something I heard on the rad..."I totally agree with something I heard on the radio earlier this year - Jr is the next Kyle Petty, great name, won a few races early on, but doesn't have what it takes to be a long term contender."<br /><br />Great comparison, except that Jr. has better equipment than Kyle Petty ever had. Which speaks volumes about Jr.'s level of talent, or lack thereof.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-6934090958276187562009-04-21T14:50:00.000-05:002009-04-21T14:50:00.000-05:00"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts". ..."The whole is greater than the sum of its parts". Very few team actually get there. Would Jimmy be as good with out Chad? Who is more important? I think there are very few combinations that actually hit the nail on the head. Some drivers can adapt to different Crew chiefs, generally when that combo is broken up the magic is over and they never find it again. Obviously the parts hear are not working. Who leaves Jr or Jr. May DJ should swap rides with someone at RCR(chevy) or buy back DEI for pennies on the dollar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-1906231178769333152009-04-20T20:08:00.000-05:002009-04-20T20:08:00.000-05:00Im tired of hearing about Junior especially when M...Im tired of hearing about Junior especially when Mark Martin takes a win, deserved or not, he beat everyone on the track and acted like a true pro .<br />To end all the discussion on JR lets get it out there once and for all Jr Is a 15 to 20 place driver Hes not ever going to overwhelm anyone and once everyone realizes that we all can be happy Especially him because he knows that and he knows the fans are Overwhelming to him!To much for one to handle he doesnt want to be your god!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824682014319009106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-10491104750716000792009-04-20T14:53:00.000-05:002009-04-20T14:53:00.000-05:00I think this season will prove that Jr. is just an...I think this season will prove that Jr. is just an average driver. He has unfortunate expectations due to his name. It's tough to be the son, younger brother, etc. of a great driver/player.<br /><br />I don't think a new crew chief will help (and why would you waste a great cc on him). You have a driver who doesn't always take blame when it's due (unless someone gets ahold of him - i.e., the Brian Vickers incident) and can't communicate well with his crew chief on problems with the car (this car is crap is not a useful comment)<br /><br />Personally, I think Hendrick should assume the #88 car is their #4 team and be greatful for all the $$ coming in from merchandise sales and not worry about fixing them.darla8855https://www.blogger.com/profile/00658981843269769789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-70352659328489965512009-04-20T00:12:00.000-05:002009-04-20T00:12:00.000-05:00Great article Jerry, but what's with the title? "E...Great article Jerry, but what's with the title? "Even (Mark) Martin outdoes him?" Hell, why WOULDN'T Mark Martin outdo Jr.? Martin has been driving exceptionally well and if not for 2 blown engines and 1 blown tire, he would be top-10 and probably top-5, if not leading in the points. At 50 years of age, Martin has experience at his side, but not only that, he has a hunger and desire that Jr. can only <I>wish</I> he possessed.<br /><br />There's a reason why Martin had so many drivers and even a rival owner congratulate him on Saturday. It's called R-E-S-P-E-C-T, something that, once again, Jr. can only wish he had from other drivers and owners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-52021161995679197082009-04-19T23:44:00.000-05:002009-04-19T23:44:00.000-05:00I believe that Jr. has the talent (2 Bush Champion...I believe that Jr. has the talent (2 Bush Championships, Daytona 500 win and 17 Cup wins) to win championships. He needs someone as a crew chief that won't take any crap from him, needs to develop a better work and workout ethic and stop being a celebrity and concentrate on being a Cup driver. Since he doesn't like the way the new car drives, and NA$CAR isn't going to change it, he should be at a track 5 days per week driving the COT. If he spent 20 extra hours per week in the car driving it, he could actually learn the nuances of the COT and possibly change his "luck".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-16814091429164775202009-04-19T23:43:00.000-05:002009-04-19T23:43:00.000-05:00As I recall, Ironhead had some down years too, but...As I recall, Ironhead had some down years too, but came back. Richard in N.C.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-32227285034633655962009-04-19T23:18:00.000-05:002009-04-19T23:18:00.000-05:00I am a fan of Jr. but I think Rick sure get rid of...I am a fan of Jr. but I think Rick sure get rid of everyone but Jr. and start over new guy on the box and a whole new crew. The race a couple of week ago when they left off a lug nut and Jr. came back in and they was setting on the wall not put up his sign or letting him know where to stop. It just seem that the crew has lost respect for Jr. and that not good. Rick need to make Jr. learn how to talk to his crew and not talk down to them. I think Jr. is a good driver not a great driver but much better than we have seen for a long time. Rick please do something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-65701679680149147472009-04-19T23:04:00.000-05:002009-04-19T23:04:00.000-05:00hendrick should put tony sr. on the boxhendrick should put tony sr. on the boxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-29925096266475471312009-04-19T22:00:00.000-05:002009-04-19T22:00:00.000-05:00If you don't make a change--Junior will go no wher...If you don't make a change--Junior will go no where. I am a big fan--but honestly speaking--I am leaning more and more towards some other drivers---<br /><br />Junior needs to get off his own band-wagon, allow some other people to assess him as a person, a driver, etc and make some corrections. He doesn't want to work to change--he wants to show up, drive a car and win a race. Not going to happen with this car and he does not have what his dad had. He is the fourth best driver for Hendrick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-25268617939029161532009-04-19T20:57:00.000-05:002009-04-19T20:57:00.000-05:00There are lots of middle-of-the-pack drivers in Cu...There are lots of middle-of-the-pack drivers in Cup. Junior is one of them. No reason to hate him but no reason to be surprised either. He is who he is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-2039973290945312932009-04-19T20:23:00.000-05:002009-04-19T20:23:00.000-05:00jr. has one big win the 500 other than that it has...jr. has one big win the 500 other than that it has been all about the name.the best of jr. has came and went!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-55892094868999060492009-04-19T19:06:00.000-05:002009-04-19T19:06:00.000-05:00jr. can not drive the new carjr. can not drive the new carAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-527106896656081752009-04-19T18:12:00.000-05:002009-04-19T18:12:00.000-05:00I totally agree with something I heard on the radi...I totally agree with something I heard on the radio earlier this year - Jr is the next Kyle Petty, great name, won a few races early on, but doesn't have what it takes to be a long term contender.Riahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269825324849426616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-65643364390389099702009-04-19T17:42:00.000-05:002009-04-19T17:42:00.000-05:00Good article...first off I would say that Jr does ...Good article...first off I would say that Jr does have the talent to get it done. I realize he has 1 win in his last 106 starts but a Nascar Victory doesn't fall into your lap, just ask Bobby Labonte. He has only 21 wins since 1991 but still has a Championship. My point is that Jr has 17 wins in a day and age where the equipment and competition is greater now than ever. We could argue for days about how many of those victories came on a super speedway but a win is a win whether it's bristol or daytona. I'm a Jr fan no doubt and I hope that the problem is resolved sooner than later and I don't believe it's too late for 2009 either.Raynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510070890376946490.post-21767966983206972702009-04-19T16:24:00.000-05:002009-04-19T16:24:00.000-05:00JR needs Tony SR as his crew chief. He and Tony J...JR needs Tony SR as his crew chief. He and Tony JR are like best friends, Tony SR can lay the law down, and JR respects that. The big problem would be Brad Kaz. and his run in the Nationwide deal, that could hurt. Bottom line, Tony SR is the key !!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com