I don’t understand why cup drivers feel the need to run nascar’s minor league series. I wish the would let other driver’s have a chance to show their skills and have a chance of making a name for themselves in an otherwise great series. Maybe cup drivers are nervous that somebody could gain some quality experience and challenge them for their ride. If they like running with less experienced drivers so much why don’t they give up their cup rides so someone who wants a real race can have a chance, instead of bullying younger drivers so they can maybe put a couple W’s on their bio page. Pathetic. Good job Tony, as the movie waiting put it, “your’re the fastest kid with downe syndrome. Please let me know how you feel and maybe we can make a big wrong right again.
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13 Comments
Kitt13
Feb 17 2008 11:12
I agree, honey.
This is Cowboyframer’s wife and I whole-heartedly agree with him. The Sprint Cup drivers need to stick to the Sprint Cup. I don’t see why they feel the need to drive in a “lesser” circuit. I mean, most drivers in the Sprint Cup series are there for a reason, right? I’m still fairly new to watching NASCAR, but not new to sports in general. You don’t see major league pitchers in baseball go to the minors unless they’ve screwed up or are injured. Why should that be any different in NASCAR?
WooHa
Feb 16 2008 20:59
here's a novel idea........
........ since “some” drivers claim that they are there just for “fun” ....... let the CUP BOYS RACE THE NATIONWIDE RACES…....
but they collect no points or $$$........
...... just trophies!!
pffffffffft trophies….. bible says everything you need to know about that
If a driver wants to run dirt tracks….... sure!
BUT HALF THE FIELD SHOULDN”T BE THE cup boys!
I believe that there were only like 36 cars or something like that in SAT. race…...
and 43 in SUNDAYS race???
and all do respect to everyone,
but I’m seeing alot of “straNGE NAMES’ AND WIERD ACCENTS GOIN’ AROUND!
you gotta look after your own before you help someone else!
Lot of local people getting put out for what reasons??
BECAUSE THEY AINT GOT MONEY????
D A Y T O N A !!!!!!!! FIRE'UM UP BOYS!enough of this!!
BUCKLE UP TIGHT AND SAY YOUR PRAYERS........ IT'S GONNA BE A BUMPY RIDE SUNDAY......espeacially in turns 1 and 2 on the inside
woohawooha
lottolou
Feb 16 2008 19:25
GOOD BLOG COWBOY
I, imho, blelieve that “if” the cup drivers drive in the Nationwide they should NOT get any points! OR go for any championship in the Nationwide. Why let them race then? Well sometimes being with the experienced drivers MAKE you a better driver. I only say that cuz NASCAR isnt going to change the Cup drivers from driving in the Nationwide. There are ALOT of fans that come to those races cuz of the BIG names and thus NASCAR makes the “bucks” from that. Besides, just like at Bristol, theres a 5-6 yr waiting period to get tickets to the Cup races, when the Cup drivers drive in the Nationwide the fans have the opportunity to “see” Cup drivers. Do I personally like them driving in the Nationwide..NO it takes away the chance of up-coming drivers to race. Just like the “retirees” running only lit’l amount of races in the Cup. I dont care if its for “owner” points, get a Nationwide driver to ride instead of a retiree! The retiree or any other driver that only drives for lit’l amount of races a year should NOT get points unless they drive the WHOLE year!
Just my humble opinion of the matter. 
AMP88GUARD
Feb 16 2008 19:18
just my opinion....
in football, you can’t go back to college. in baseball, if you go back, you suck or are hurt.
Garth09
Feb 16 2008 19:10
AMEN Cowboy
I Totally agree with everything that you have said about the “Cup Champions”. How can they even consider themselves at the same level as the “Nationwide” teams???? Also how LITTLE must you think of yourself to have the need to “BEAT” anyone who is in a lower division. This really lets you know how insecure drivers like TONY STEWART are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cowboyframer
Feb 16 2008 18:49
maybe the like to race....
that’s great. I’m sure the local fans of the little tracks they race at really enjoy the fact the they will still come and run with the small timers, but I seriously don’t think that them running in some friday night dirt shootout is going to affect the entire out come of that particular series. However when a guy can be crowned the champion of a series without ever having even won a race in that series I believe there is a bigger problem.
SouthernLion
Feb 16 2008 18:30
The Nationwide Series
NASCAR Needs the Nationwide series to develope drivers, but I too, don’t like seeing cup guys in the Nats. Txstormin is right. All other major sports have minor or developmental leagues. NASCAR Should keep the cup guys out of the Nationwide races.
rubbercatfish
Feb 16 2008 18:28
But then again
Look at R Gordon and Kyle Busch. They go to all races. Craftsman, Baja, Nats, Cup, Cart,Dirt, whatever. They just like to race. Anywhere! Cant hold it against them. I don’t think they are looking for an easy win, They just want to race!
WooHa
Feb 16 2008 18:28
and I agreez with rogerls,
PEOPLE…..... How can I say this without “discediting” ANYONE…....
but there has got to be sme kinda standard of some kind….
Anyone remeber Kasey Kahn’s first go round at BRISTOL?????
BRISTOL BABY!!! YEA!!!
THATS RACING….restrister plates bite!!!!!!
rubbercatfish
Feb 16 2008 18:26
Bobby Hamilton Jr said it best
“Bobby Hamilton doesn’t sell tickets, Carl Edwards sells tickets.”
I agree, the Nats shouldn’t be run by cup drivers, but what better way to raise enough money to air or give prize money to the Small guys than to get big money names Like Stewert, Jr, Carl and such.
I think all drivers should run the Nats for at least two years before they go to Cup.
Once you win at least 1 Cup race, you can’t go bavck!
Besides, after next year, it will be a totally new game!