Question: Where’s the Outrage?
Those of us that spend too much time trolling the auto racing blogosphere and forums have all seen the outrage over “intruders” into “their” sport of NASCAR. Whether it be the imminent entry of Toyota to NASCAR’s top level, “foreign” drivers (a/k/a Juan Montoya), and the overriding (overblown?) issue of NASCAR disregarding “its roots,” the outrage is out there at varying levels.
On the issue of “foreign” drivers my question is shouldn’t the same people be just as outraged by “their drivers” leaving the cloistered world of NASCAR to compete in other racing series?
Specifically I’m referring to the annual Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car event that kicks off Daytona Speed Weeks each February. Current NEXTEL Cup champion Jimmie Johnson is entered in the #91 Lowe
No outrage here. I like to see how NASCAR drivers perform in series that require greater skill.
The whole “my driver” thing amazes me, because when “their” driver screws up you see a whole bunch of posts defending him.
In F1 I considered my self a fan of Montoya’s “talent” but I will gladly question how he failed to use it.
The one eyed fan seems to be very visible in NASCAR, more so than other series…or am I wrong here?
As for the anti furriner manufacturer/driver rants you hear, I seriously question the logic (or lack of) of some of these people.
You have it exactly right Peter.
I don’t know what it is about NASCAR that drives them but that area of motorsport seems to draw them in like flys to sugar.