Re: RASN Discussion Topics

SimRacer wrote:
*NYTimes recognizes that Rusty's son Steven may not be much of a driver:
For a Young Wallace, Success Is Slow to Come - New York Times
By DAVE CALDWELL
Published: August 8, 2007
Steven hisself may recognize this fact by stating:
"I thought I was Superman, but I guess not,"
And Steve said he knows he is picking up a reputation for being reckless.
"I've done some stupid stuff," he said.
CRU--Equipment will get u so far, but talent will get u the rest of the way,
e.g. JJYeley. Also a Father's desire, even with a ton of money,
may not make a Father's dreams come true.

So much for Dale Jr only being in Cup due to his name then. Apparently
he can get it done enough to be in demand at that level. And is
getting it done good enough without his dad even being around to
mentor him any longer. Matter of fact, the only ones I even hear
reference Junior as "a mediocre driver" are the haters. (reference to
the NYT commenting on Wallace's Success being Slow to Come.)

Let all 2nd and 3rd generation drivers come, and try. Each failure
only pours water on the "Junior is where he is due to his name" kook
faction out there.

The jury's still out for me on that one, Sim.

On one hand, he must at least have some degree of talent to be in a Cup car. No matter what we all may think from time to time, you can't just stick any Joe off the street into a racer and expect him to hang in there for 500 miles, let alone keep it at or near the front of the field.

On the other hand, he *has* been driving with what is essentially the family team, and more so, was the only marketable driver on said team for quite some time. Mikey pretty much proves that talent is *not* genetic. Truex is looking good this year, especially after his win, but that's a recent development if you ask me.

I think we'll find out a lot more about what he can do next season when he settles into a Hendrick cockpit, but there will still be questions, especially since there's a contingent that thinks Gordon and Johnson are only stars because they have great equipment.

We'll see, eh?

-Steven

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Your annoyance tastes sweet to me, like candy.
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