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Likarok Senior Enthusiast

Likarok

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Thinking of Dale Jr. today and his announcement of retirement at the end of this season.

 

I am one of his fans and as any of you who have seen pictures of my garage know I was a big fan of his dad. Congratulations Dale on a great career and now you move on to another part of your life.

 

Anyone who watches NASCAR knows what you have done for the sport and we all hope you continue to be involved in it!

 

Best wishes to you and Amy !

SkiDooNick700 Enthusiast

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It is sad to see him go but its probably time. Would have loved to see him win the points. What was his best points finish in all his years? Did he ever make it in the top 5?

 

Maybe this is the year! Lol

BigBlueLB756 Senior Enthusiast

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He's become a very mature and responsible young man.

No need to chance becoming a statistic.

Maybe he'll teach DEIII all he knows about being a racer (safely).

MRTMotorsports Enthusiast

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It is sad to see him go but its probably time. Would have loved to see him win the points. What was his best points finish in all his years? Did he ever make it in the top 5?

 

Maybe this is the year! Lol

 

3rd in cup series, and 2 championships in Busch.

dirtfan21 Senior Enthusiast

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This decision didn't surprise me all the much. I figured after last year's severe concussion issues, and his off season marriage, his retirement wouldn't be too far in the future. I give him credit for working as hard as he did to get back in the car. He is leaving on his own terms, glad for him, he isn't a young pup anymore at 43.

barry G Senior Enthusiast

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This decision didn't surprise me all the much. I figured after last year's severe concussion issues, and his off season marriage, his retirement wouldn't be too far in the future. I give him credit for working as hard as he did to get back in the car. He is leaving on his own terms, glad for him, he isn't a young pup anymore at 43.

 

I agree.

he is not cutting short.

 

in real active jobs, bosses tend to pay attention from mid 30s onward.

 

Dale jr is actually an old guy now.

change of life..

 

 

I was such a fan when I was in my ealry 20s.

I had an all black monte SS, a baby blue one.. a grand prix LE with factory floor shift.

His dad was a hero.

 

I am only 1 year older than Dale jr.

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

Daryl LBZ

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I'll miss him for sure, but I haven't watched a race in 2 years now so I guess in reality it won't be much different for me.

GPGuy Senior Enthusiast

GPGuy

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I'll definitely miss him too as I've been cheering for him since he entered Nascar. My dad was a fan of his dad and that's how I got started cheering for his son. Made races more fun.

 

After his concussion last season I have to admit that it really didn't surprise me... But kudos to him for getting back in the car and leaving on his own terms!

 

Now I guess after this year I"ll have to look for a new driver... I think Chase Elliot looks like a real promising driver... We shall see.

GPGuy Senior Enthusiast

GPGuy

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He's a contender too :thumbs:

Coles5515 Enthusiast

Coles5515

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Hes gonna win Dega today! Not my driver, but hate to see the Earnhardt name not on the track. Just doesn't seem right to me.

dirtfan21 Senior Enthusiast

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Kyle Larson is my guy these days. I'm 30 and have been going to sprint car races on dirt since I was 8. I watched him come up through the ranks in such a short period of time, they called him Young Money. The natural gift he possesses to wheel a car is absolutely incredible. Also, he does not come from money. The guy has driven his way to Nascar and still jumps in sprint cars and outlaw karts at local tracks anytime he can.

 

He reminds me so much of Gordon, but I truly think he is going to be better than Gordon on the track. If you could take Jeff's presence behind the camera and infuse it with Tony Stewart's wheel skills, that is how I see Larson.

Coles5515 Enthusiast

Coles5515

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Gordon was my driver forever. We share the same brithdays and won the Brickyard that I was at on our birthday so it was pretty easy to pick a driver at that point haha. Now still rooting for the 24, just different name. Chase has a ton of talent just needs to stay in the top 5 all year and win a damn race!

KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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Iv been a fan since 79, just like the show. My favorite died in 01, since then I enjoy all the drivers. I wasn't surprised at Jr retirement.

 

 

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The Zip Senior Enthusiast

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Jr's driving style is outdated, he won't get off the wall. Driving by himself in a straight line, he does good. Proof by his qualifying positions. But when the race starts he doesn't want to mix it up. The best drivers today are mixing it up and junior wants everyone to just get along. It's ok to bump someone as long as you don't wreck 'em. Sr and Davey Allison was my boys, still got Davey's car ('Bird) after 30 years, but it's time for jr to go. He's my wife favorite driver and we cheer for him at the house as long as he is driving, but as a fan of the sport he's not going to win another race unless he mix it up (he actually said over the spotters mic he was letting the team down). It's ok to go to the winners circle with some donuts on the side or a jacked-up quarter panel held together with duct tape.

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