JGR: Stewart Wrecks #11 Denny Hamlin

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I do know that there are plenty of people who know about racing posting on this thread. But I also know that there are plenty that don't really know. I also know that there are plenty of people that are basing their decisions on their preconceived notions of Tony Stewart. Or at least letting those notions severely influence their judgment.

I can't really argue the point of what kind of people Stewart and Hamlin truly are when the cameras aren't rolling or the type of teammates they are because all I can offer is my own personal encounters with the two. People want to believe that Stewart is a jerk then what can I do about it. I know what he is really like (so do his teammates) and I also know that he shouldn't have said what he said.

Now, as someone who understands NASCAR, then you certainly understand the points I've made several times-that just because a lead driver is bumped from behind doesn't mean that's a bad thing, that it's extremely dangerous to attempt a bump-draft on a corner, that Stewart has been one of the most vocal drivers against bump-drafting on the corner, that either Stewart sped up too fast too soon or Hamlin slowed down. And that both are great drivers with nothing to gain from wrecking. Someone obviously messed up. And it was probably Stewart. Especially when you consider that he knew Hamlin's car was running tight.

I suspect they were going to do a bump-draft on the upcoming straightaway. Though, in my opinion, that'd be way too early in the race.

But the point is that to the average fan it's natural to see a crash and say well the person who made the initial hit must be at fault. And that a hit is a bad thing. But, as you well know, that's not always the case.

I've definitely learned a lot about NASCAR and its intricacies, and I thought maybe I'd share some of that with those that don't have the same information and access to that information. But if people don't care to hear it, I'll gladly stop talking about it.

Hey man, I don't have a clue to TS or DH off the track (Proubally both do alot of good?). All I know is what I see and understand on the track.

I would not have made the last post if I would have caught this first.

Thanks for your insight and opinion, very helpfull to the masses, you make some very GOOD points!

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Hey man, I don't have a clue to TS or DH off the track (Proubally both do alot of good?). All I know is what I see and understand on the track.

I would not have made the last post if I would have caught this first.

Thanks for your insight and opinion, very helpfull to the masses, you make some very GOOD points!

Just trying to add to the discussion. I used to hate Stewart but over time I became a fan. I think they both bounce back this weekend in Chicago