[HAIL PIKEVILLE!]

I'm not trying to be mean when I say this, but Dale Jr. just isn't that talented, Coupled with the fact it just doesn't seem like his heart is in it anymore. I'm sure that has something to do with the loss of his father doing this sport. It seems like he just goes through the motions because hes Dale Jr. and that what hes supposed to do being the Intimidator's offspring that bares the same legendary name. I just don't believe he his happy with his life right now, therefor he never has his mind on the race like he needs to. (case in point- the many times he has passed his pit box). I feel sorry for the guy, but hes just not going to be the driver his father was. Its not his fault, but thats what everyone expects because hes the son of the legend.

Not talented? You dont amass 20 cup wins, A Daytona 500 win and 2 Busch titles without some talent. Is he the most talented on the circuit? No but hes already proven he can drive. As far as his heart not being in it let me lay this example on you: Say you go to work every day and the first half of the day goes great. But, when you come back from lunch your boss has essentialy screwed up everything so badly that theres no getting out of it and youre just trying to hang on till quit time. If you knew your job was going to go like that every day then you wouldnt be so ethusiastic about your job would you? Dale Jr has put up with this ever since Tony Jr took over. Now heres where I blame Dale Jr. He should have never brought Tony Jr with him from DEI. I realize that the guy is Jrs cousin but he should made a clean break while he could when he went to Hendrick. As far as Jr never being his father thats about the only completely true statement you made but let me go one further: THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER DALE SR. Hendrick will make a change as early as the next few weeks with JRs team hes just trying to find the right fit for Jr as far as a crew chief goes and then the change will be made and then you will see a different race car driver after that IMO.