[MikeNoun]

Originally Posted by David Holmberg

Complete and udder BS!

IF you knew the true story about JR you'd know his father didn't give him anything. He worked for everything he got. He is the opposite of most of the drivers in racing, where their parents devote their lives to their kids racing.

I really like Chase Elliot, but he is a perfect example of a driver who's parent gave them every chance and opportunity to be the best they could be. (and he made the most of it) There are thousands of others just like him that don't have the same talent and won't make it beyond the local levels.

JR talked about after winning two championships in the nationwide series, he was still living in a trailer on his fathers property. He had a curfew and an allowance that barely gave him enough to go out with friends. He also said that he and Kerry had to buy every part for their race cars before hitting the Nationwide series, Dad never paid for anything. They would, on occasion sneak into Dads shop and steal parts without him knowing it.

Those of us that race have all seen Parents that start their kids in Jr Dragster, drag them all over the area racing, move them up at every age level hoping they make it big one day. Sr was oldschool and said many times, if either of them (Dale or Kerry) were going to make it in racing they would do it on their own.

What JR got from his father was the Name, and an immediate fan base. It was up to JR to keep the fans, Kerry never earned the Fans.

IMHO, the one thing that kept JR from being great was his lack of aggression on the track. He drives more like Mark Martin and not enough like his Father. Add in that he almost never blames anyone, and takes responsibility even when it was clear it wasn't his fault, makes him "worthy" in my book.

I agree David. Dale Jr didn't have an easy life.

The thing I DO love about Dale Jr is his attitude. He's not afraid to speak his mind, and he's old school.

The thing I DON'T like is that no one can touch him, either physically or out on the track, lest that person gets the wrath of his fan base. I hate it when other drivers, after a nasty wreck, are relieved they didn't hit the #88 for fear of being targeted by Twitter followers and the media, and possibly having to apologize on camera for a racing accident.

Seriously, when was the last time ANYONE had it out with Dale Jr?

Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, every top driver has had altercations post-race with another driver. But no one ever says a word about Dale Jr when he causes a wreck. You simply can't. There's an unwritten rule called "The Dale Earnhardt Protection Act".

As for silver spoons in their mouths, that would be Joey Logano!

Chase Elliott seems like a good, and while he has a famous dad that supported him, his talent is obvious. He'll be even greater once he graduates from school and can focus on his driving career.