It looked as though Jeff had more then his share of problems this past weekend. Most of his fans know that he is for giving it his all week in and week out. But during his interviews this past weekend. He had a concerned look on his face. Not the kind of concern for coming to a track that he hasnt won on.
Since we all know that Jeff has always had the look of determination on his face. But this weekend especially after McDowell took that hit on friday. His look of determination changed. Which I am sure that alot of the drivers looks also changed. We all seen the hard hit that he took at Vegas. And also the urgency in his voice for Vegas to do something about fixing the inner walls.
But the hit on Friday was alot worse and alot more violent. Im sure that Jeff and his wife talked about it. And I am sure that they also talked about the hit he took in Vegas. Maybe his performance on sunday was a result of just looking at the 2 incidents and realizing that there is more to racing then putting yourself at risk each week. After all he now has a baby and also a wife who cares for him.
During the interview. He didnt seem like the same lets get this car back out on the track and we’ll fix it as we go along attitude. But instead it was more of a lets play it safe attitude. I know that he didnt want any trouble from the car and maybe hit the wall the same way that McDowell did. Could it be that maybe Jeff is starting to think more about his family is what I am getting at.
He just didnt look like the Jeff of old on sunday. Who knows. Maybe he is looking at life more seriously now that he has a family. I know if I was a race car driver and was there to watch McDowell take that hit. And I already had 20+ years in a race car. Plus I owned my own team. And had a new family. And have enough money to retire on. I would be looking at how much more do I need to risk my life each week. Just something to think about.
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14 Comments
24Cynascar
Apr 08 2008 21:40
Jeff Will Always be #1
With me Foever…ever
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Gotta Love the soon to be 5 Time Champ
guppyplayer
Apr 08 2008 01:02
Indeed!!
To be honest I almost had some similar feelings!!! I dont think gordon will be going anywhere for a few more years.. but its sure a sad reality.. and I think you may be right!!
lainey4jeff
Apr 08 2008 00:59
Just a bad day ?
True Texas is not his favorite track. His car was junk from the start and yet he kept coming back on for testing. I don’t think he’s ready to quit.
Frevr3fan
Apr 08 2008 00:21
Luke are
You living in some kind of twilight zone? He isnt as young as you think. Kyle Busch is young. Maybe he should just flatten his tires. Because sunday he had plenty of air in them and couldnt do anything.
LUKE4HMS
Apr 07 2008 22:15
Jeff has MANY More GOOD years
He is YOUNG!!!
Come on guys, he is still better than most of the field, with FLAT TIRES!!LOL
He is GOING NOWHERE!!!!!
BETTER NOT!!
andylynn67ss
Apr 07 2008 20:33
Yes!
I think he might be inline for Regis and Kelly as a full time job! Jeff and Kelly has a good ring to it and he was always a great fill in for Regis. LOL
But all joking aside you have a good point.
Cheers
JRB88
Apr 07 2008 15:45
Yep
and I think this could also be fitting into the fan base cause didn’t that all change when Jeff came to the sport as well.
Frevr3fan
Apr 07 2008 15:36
What Jeff
Did was take Nascar by surprise. He didnt have to work his way up through the backroads of moonshiners. Instead he was groomed in a state that was known for movie stars and golden spoon fed kids. Which is how Jeff came up. They didnt like the fact that he came to one of the biggest teams on the circuit without having to prove himself.
JRB88
Apr 07 2008 15:31
well
that could be the problem Jeff came to the sport and didn’t fit the nascar profile. He was a boy from Cali who came in and showed everybody that you didn’t have to have the southern roots to be competitive and in turn opened the door for more to come.
Frevr3fan
Apr 07 2008 15:23
Im not
A big fan of Jeff. I do respect his driving abilities. And I also respect his will to win. I can still remember when he first came up and all the crap that he had to go through just to be accepted. The thing that I have trouble with what is going on today. Is Jeff came to the series with driving skills. Its not like he was out there week after week wrecking into the other drivers. The newer drivers today are more accepted then in the past.