NASCAR is a corporate business, a far cry from what and where it was even 10 years ago. None of the mentioned drivers cowardly used their cars to make their point, after the fact, either they were all tough enough to get out and settle it face to face. Even Kurt didn't do things this cowardly when Jimmy straightened him out.
I can't think of a single time Dale ever punched anyone. He settled his problems on the track, if it had to wait a few weeks, it did. If he wanted to make a point right then he would do it then.
I don't think running around the pits assulting people is the answer to anything, as you would seem to suggest.
Do you know why Dale was nicknamed "The Intimidator"? It wasn't because he was getting wrecked. So why would Dale have a reason to punch anyone? ???
The assaulting of other people, is your assumption, I merely pointed out a fact from history.
You seem to have forgotten, you're defending a guilty person, and that, is by his OWN admission. All we are doing, is discussing the obvious. For some unknown reason you feel this is Ron's fault. You know, the guy you think, can't drive, but has won multiple championships and was running in a series for points, not just an easy pay cheque.
Maybe when your done throwing insults, you can take the time to re-review the situation and understand it for what is being discussed, not just a pissing match. You'll probably never understand it, until it's done to you and that's the very point, it doesn't need to happen to anyone, period.
None of the mentioned drivers cowardly used their cars to make their point, after the fact, either they were all tough enough to get out and settle it face to face.
I don't think running around the pits assulting people is the answer to anything, as you would seem to suggest.
Do you know why Dale was nicknamed "The Intimidator"? It wasn't because he was getting wrecked. So why would Dale have a reason to punch anyone? ???
The assaulting of other people, is your assumption, I merely pointed out a fact from history.
You seem to have forgotten, you're defending a guilty person, and that, is by his OWN admission. All we are doing, is discussing the obvious. For some unknown reason you feel this is Ron's fault. You know, the guy you think, can't drive, but has won multiple championships and was running in a series for points, not just an easy pay cheque.
Maybe when your done throwing insults, you can take the time to re-review the situation and understand it for what is being discussed, not just a pissing match. You'll probably never understand it, until it's done to you and that's the very point, it doesn't need to happen to anyone, period.
Dunno Man, seems rather clear in your highlighted text what you meant. Maybe you can clear up what "settling it" outside of a car really means then. I'm almost as lost as you.
You bring up the "intimidator" as your best example on why wrecking "doesn't need to happen to anyone". I'm at a loss on this one.
My point is clear, clearer thanks to you. Dale takes someone out, thats kewl he's the intimidator. Kyle takes someone out, and oh my... Kyle races down the road, its bad. Dale does it, its a kewl story. Kyle did what he did, none of us are blind. My point is how it is treated differently depending on the person.
I've never had to fight anyone after an issue with my race car and I've approached competitors outside the car, face to face.
And no, you ask why, Dale never punched anyone, I responded with a tongue in cheek question and remark.
Well, if you understood my above comment you would realize your final statement about Dale is not and never was my opinion. Even Nascar has said Kyle's actions added up, exceed other drivers and was dealt with appropriately, very similar to Harvick's suspension, yet Edward's was not. This is not as unfair as you think, when you dig into the Nascar record books. Kyle has never confronted other drivers, and the few who went to him never hit him. I also remember Dale, congratulating Newman when he bumped and ran him for a win,(Newman's win, not Dale's) big difference from Dale to Kyle.
Know what, had they blacked flagged Kyle for the truck race, gave the team no points or starting money I think that would've been enough. That would've been my call on that.
I don't see why a penalty in one division should carry over to another, that he had to miss the Cup race. If tables were turned (just for argument) and Hornady did the same thing he could not have been parked for the Cup race, because he's not even in it. But hey that's just me.
My problem starts when everyone goes on a witch hunt. Kyle never racing again, worst retaliation ever, driving 140 mph on the road, all crap like that, all because he is a dork. Just people trying to say the right thing I guess. Easy to knock the dork, while side with the cool guys, even when they do the same thing.
It's really not a witch hunt though, Nascar parked Harvick from the cup series for a stunt in the truck series, just like Kyle Busch. It's apples to apples.
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Wich hunt for a mouthy dork?? I don't think so, I know the difference being I'm one nerdy dude. I may like racing and beer, but I also enjoy physics, engineering, and a buttload of computer games that most of you never heard of. And strictly, he is just a douche bag (don't lump him in with us real nerds). Has Kyle learned from that incident?? I think so, but only time will tell if he has.
