hmmmmmm.....Kyle Busch

[NCST8GUY]

Dang,
First of all, you have to wonder if Rick Hendrick isn't scratching his head wondering why he let a young talented driver go. Of course you can say there were maturity issues, but not many young drivers don't have those.

You certainly can't say the talent was lacking, cause he has burned up tracks since leaving.

But it's funny to me to remember back when Hendrick took on Dale JR, "with SOOOO much talent".

Bet that 1 win (which by the way was because he stayed out and risked feul mileage when everyone else pitted) is haunting Hendrick now don't ya think?

Maybe not, cause he's still got JJ to bring home the championships. But you have to wonder, If hendrick dropped JR, would anyone notice?

I keep forgetting Tony doesn't race for Gibbs anymore

 

[oakclimber]

Dang,First of all, you have to wonder if Rick Hendrick isn't scratching his head wondering why he let a young talented driver go.� Of course you can say there were maturity issues, but not many young drivers don't have those.� You certainly can't say the talent was lacking, cause he has burned up tracks since leaving.� But it's funny to me to remember back when Hendrick took on Dale JR, "with SOOOO much talent".Bet that 1 win (which by the way was because he stayed out and risked feul mileage when everyone else pitted) is haunting Hendrick now don't ya think?Maybe not, cause he's still got JJ to bring home the championships.� But you have to wonder, If hendrick dropped JR, would anyone notice?I keep forgetting Tony doesn't race for Gibbs anymore

naw, hendrick knows what he is doing. its all about the dollar. kyle is real talented and has adapted to the new car better than most. he is the top dog now at JG and not in anybodys shadow now as he was at Hendrick. JG is a first class operation just like Hendrick. toyota is for real and they have exceptional motors too.they proved that last year on the dyno. yeah i think people would notice if jr was gone :crazy:. kyle is on his game right now but it wont last forever,so i wouldnt buy too many t shirts and hats

 

[backstraps]

The only reason JR is driving a car is because of his Daddy. Now he is in the sport, the dollar follows him. He is by far the most popular race car driver there is in the sport. Rick knows the cash cow he has in Jr.

I always wondered if the #5 car wasnt a "test" car for Hendricks operation. Kyle not wanting to test for Hendrick, probably helped Kyle out the door.

Like him or not, Kyle is proving his talent now he has left Hendricks camp.

As for Kyle being on top of his game right now and it not lasting forever, dont buy hats and shirts....LOL Nothing last forever, but for lack of a better comparison... doent Kyle and his fan base remind you of Gordon driving for Ray? I think Kyle will be winning and around for a long time. As I have said before, I dont like him, I only pull for him when someone I dislike is ahead of him...lol

 

[oakclimber]

The only reason JR is driving a car is because of his Daddy. Now he is in the sport, the dollar follows him. He is by far the most popular race car driver there is in the sport. Rick knows the cash cow he has in Jr.

I always wondered if the #5 car wasnt a "test" car for Hendricks operation. Kyle not wanting to test for Hendrick, probably helped Kyle out the door.

Like him or not, Kyle is proving his talent now he has left Hendricks camp.

As for Kyle being on top of his game right now and it not lasting forever, dont buy hats and shirts....LOL Nothing last forever, but for lack of a better comparison... doent Kyle and his fan base remind you of Gordon driving for Ray? I think Kyle will be winning and around for a long time. As I have said before, I dont like him, I only pull for him when someone I dislike is ahead of him...lol

kerry was only driving because of his daddy,not jr.lol... as far as the #5 as a "test"car. texas terry drove that car for years and won championship so i dont know about that. i believe kyle tearing up alot of racecars was one of the reasons he was ousted and his attitude. did you see him in the nationwide race sat.after his pitcrew lost him the race(what a baby). i know anyone would be upset,but as they say.. you win and lose as a team. he'll get a spanking just like his brother did before too long.

 

[NICHOLS3]

kyle is on his game right now but it wont last forever,so i wouldnt buy too many t shirts and hats [/quote]

gotta disagree he is young and can drive he won at Hendrick and he is winning at Gibbs, Bottom line he knows how to win. He wins in what ever level he is at be it Truck, Nationwide, or Cup. He is going to be around awhile because the kid loves to race. I think to many of the other drivers are driving around just collecting a paycheck.

 

[backstraps]

Oh my goodness, did BackStraps just say that sometimes he pulled for Kyle?!

OH NO he di-dn't!

Boo KB!

LOL... You got me there! BUT PLEASE... dont forget only when someone I dislike is in front challenging for the win! I deserved all of that one Carlos!!!

 

[backstraps]

kyle is on his game right now but it wont last forever,so i wouldnt buy too many t shirts and hats

gotta disagree he is young and can drive he won at Hendrick and he is winning at Gibbs, Bottom line he knows how to win. He wins in what ever level he is at be it Truck, Nationwide, or Cup. He is going to be around awhile because the kid loves to race. I think to many of the other drivers are driving around just collecting a paycheck.[/quote]

YOU ARE SO RIGHT! There are way too many drivers logging laps and signing checks!

 

[oakclimber]

i agree he is a good driver,but what i was saying him winning 8 or 9 races a year is not going to last forever. he is on his game right now but i wouldnt expect last years stats to be the norm. i disagree with drivers out there just logging laps trying to collect a paycheck. these are suppost to be the best drivers in the world,so to say. most of them having been driving since they were kids and its their dream to be in the cup series. yeah the money is good but they earn it.

 

[JSPAL270]

I love the way kyle Busch drives.. 1st or last. He drives to win every race. To him every lap is the last. If he was driving the #3 car the fans would love him ,same attitude..Dale Jr will neve be as good as his father.

 

[iowavf]

I thought he matured a little this year listening to his interviews, but he restored my faith when he threw another fit and left his car sitting on the track. Wonder what would happen if after he spins out, the crew would just lockup the toolboxes and head back to the trailer throwing a fit? The guy has talent and you can't argue that, but I think he'd be very hard to work with.

 

[backstraps]

i agree he is a good driver,but what i was saying him winning 8 or 9 races a year is not going to last forever. he is on his game right now but i wouldnt expect last years stats to be the norm. i disagree with drivers out there just logging laps trying to collect a paycheck. these are suppost to be the best drivers in the world,so to say. most of them having been driving since they were kids and its their dream to be in the cup series. yeah the money is good but they earn it.

Winning 8 or 9 races a year isnt the norm for anyone in the sport now days. Winning races each and every year would most likely be the norm for him for several years to come (Unless something drastic happens or changes)

As for drivers logging laps... it may have been a dream, and I am sure once drivers first hit the big time..they are racing hard... but with the $$ involved in sponsorship and how important making the chase is now... I still think drivers race hard the first of the rest, get settled down, log laps protect the car, nd race the last 50-100 laps!

Not just trying to

either!

 

[NCST8GUY]

Jspal is dead on.

If they had secretly put Kyle in the 88, the fans would go nuts at what that car does. ANd then they'd boo him when he took his helmet off.

no question he wants to win every time he gets in a car, and he's willing to do it controversially if needed (rarely). And I'd be ticked also if folks on the team didn't match my intensity and skill. But there are things you do when disappointed, and things you don't.


Bottom line, don't even pretend Hendrick knows what he's doing. He made a mistake, it is OBVIOUS! If winning is what he wants, then he screwed up bigtime by letting Kyle go for JR.

It'd be like trading Tom Brady for Michael Vick.

 

[oakclimber]

HEY,, superboy kyle didnt have a good race at martinsville. what happened!! maybe jr should have been driving the 18 car this weekend. :/

 

[sassybass]

I guess you can't win them all, just most of them. :grin:

 

[NICHOLS3]

HEY,, superboy kyle didnt have a good race at martinsville. what happened!! maybe jr should have been driving the 18 car this weekend. :/

Yeah the 18 would have been 10 spots worse if Jr would have been driving it.

 

[backstraps]

HEY,, superboy kyle didnt have a good race at martinsville. what happened!! maybe jr should have been driving the 18 car this weekend. :/

This is a funny comment... lets watch the rest of the races.. and compare how those 2 finish.. especially at the end of the year. Wonder if the 88 will even make the chase.
Hendrick said he knew what the problem was inside the 88 camp...
and was making adjustments. Maybe he found something?

I hate hearing that Tony Jr keeps catching the heat for the lack of performance... If JR cannot tell Tony Jr how the track and car is changing during the race...how can the crew chief make the adjustments needed?

 

[oakclimber]

HEY,, superboy kyle didnt have a good race at martinsville. what happened!! maybe jr should have been driving the 18 car this weekend. :/

Yeah the 18 would have been 10 spots worse if Jr would have been driving it.

where did the 88 finish? now, where did the 18 finish? ok?

 

[oakclimber]

HEY,, superboy kyle didnt have a good race at martinsville. what happened!! maybe jr should have been driving the 18 car this weekend. :/

This is a funny comment... lets watch the rest of the races.. and compare how those 2 finish.. especially at the end of the year. Wonder if the 88 will even make the chase.
Hendrick said he knew what the problem was inside the 88 camp...
and was making adjustments. Maybe he found something?

I hate hearing that Tony Jr keeps catching the heat for the lack of performance... If JR cannot tell Tony Jr how the track and car is changing during the race...how can the crew chief make the adjustments needed?

he will make the chase,no doubt.jr has been saying to ease up on tony jr,and to place the blame on himself. they both need to communicate better with one another. how many times has jr had a good car and the last pit stop the car gets way over adjusted. the car will be a hair loose and after pitting he the car wont even turn.

 

[oakclimber]

well.. another classy move by ya'lls boy. truck race today and he doesnt win again and throws another tantrum and throws his helmet and runs to his plane to let his crew clean up the mess again. he need to get one of them "baby on board" signs to stick in his rear window :cry:

 

[NICHOLS3]

HEY,, superboy kyle didnt have a good race at martinsville. what happened!! maybe jr should have been driving the 18 car this weekend. :/

This is a funny comment... lets watch the rest of the races.. and compare how those 2 finish.. especially at the end of the year. Wonder if the 88 will even make the chase.
Hendrick said he knew what the problem was inside the 88 camp...
and was making adjustments. Maybe he found something?

I hate hearing that Tony Jr keeps catching the heat for the lack of performance... If JR cannot tell Tony Jr how the track and car is changing during the race...how can the crew chief make the adjustments needed?

he will make the chase,no doubt.jr has been saying to ease up on tony jr,and to place the blame on himself. they both need to communicate better with one another. how many times has jr had a good car and the last pit stop the car gets way over adjusted. the car will be a hair loose and after pitting he the car wont even turn.

lets just look back over the last 2 years instead of the last race