Why does a Nascar Racer who did better make less in one race than a racer who took 1 place worse\nexample: Yesterdays race in Arizona.....Jeff Burton Placed 9th and Jeff Gordon Placed 10th....Gordon got payed more but did worse by one place....Neither of them led a lap or took the pole....Why did Gordon make more?\n\nResults/Payouts - link below\nhttp://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/cup/results?categoryId=168&season=2006&gameId=20060422053
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go to http://www.nascar.com/2002/kyn/nascar_101/02/02/Money/index.html
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Obviously, being a huge jeff gordon fan, I want to pick him....however, I really hope that jimmie johnson holds onto this nice season hes got goin here.\n\ni love me some HENDRICK boyzzzzzzzz \n\n24 & 48 \n\n\nPS. STEWART pffffffffffft blah yuck.ikcy.bad.
135654
You are exactly right.  They dont like him because he is so damn good.  NASCAR fans are typically extremely devoted to a certain driver, and because Jeff Gordon beats their drivers so often they cant help but hate him.
145160
Amazingly enough, I have heard of this guy. Not too many Aussies participate in NASCAR, so it's always notable when he races. He was hired by Wood Brothers to race in the NASCAR/Craftsman Truck series starting this year. For some reason, he was not cleared to participate in the first 3 races this year. I am not sure why. However, I believe he finished 33rd at Martinsville on April 1st. Not his fault though. Somebody crashed in front of him and he had no chance to avoid the wreck.
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I freaken hate when people say this. Here's the story STRAIGHT FROM JEFF GORDON:\n\nThis is a few paragraphs from 'JEFF GORDON: Racing Back to the Front-My Memoir' page 95(for those who are interested)\n\n"The more I won, the more fans I attracted, and the more people pulled against me.  A lot of people loved that I was a young guy with a new team. Others might have thought I was destroying the fabric of the sport.  This is when the first 'GORDON SUCKS' signs came out and the boo birds turned up again when I was introduced."\n\n"At some point during this time (I have no idea exactly when), anti-Gordon fans started passing around the rumor that I was gay.  I can only guess that it had something to do with my driving a rainbow colored car. I also figure some folks took a joke Dale Earnhardt made during my rookie year out of context: I had been dating Brooke throughout the season, but because Winston employed her, we had to keep our relationship secret. After her stint as Miss Winston Cup ended, we came out at the banquet as a couple. Dale, being witty as ever, said, 'Whew, Im glad to see you've got a girlfriend. Some of us were beginning to wonder if you liked girls.' Of course, Dale and a lot of other drivers had known about Brooke for months, but they hadnt said anything out of respect for our privacy.  Once we showed up in public together, Dale felt comfortable making a joke about it.  I can only guess that a few folks took him seriously, and the rumors about my sexual orientation spread like wildfire."\n\n"The controversy(such that it was)never bothered me, but I was a bit puzzled by it.  I'd like to think that if I were gay, I would be comfortable enough to say so and get on with my life.  The fact is I'm not, and I never quite understood wh so many people wanted to believe otherwise."\n\nTHERE YOU GO PEOPLE...Get over it. He's not gay/if you dont like Jeff Gordon, sucks for you.
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uhh like anyone who watches nascar has seen it. it was a hell of a lickin', but thanks to the safte features implemented after Big E he's okay. \ni blame this on another crew cheif screw up.. you should know that you need a good brake setup at that place.. good gravy. i hope monday morning meeting someone kicks his ass.. ugh, and i hope it's jeff.\nlaughing is just not cool people. sure it's fun to see your least favorite driver cut a tire and smash his front end and wreck the aerodynamics and lose a race..but to smack the wall that hard, b/c of a loss of breaks is just uncalled for. seriously, how can you have a hate for a man so much you have never met?? Good gravy.. i'm sure jeff doesn't sit there at night praying for your demise.. i mean, really, he hit that wall at almost 200 mph..hello, he smashed the safer barrier in.. do you know how hard of a hit that is?? i wann see you do that and still laugh, cuz two cents says it won't be so funny then.
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Junior ROCKS, man!!!  He is having a MUCH better season than he was a year ago.  Smoke and Carl Edwards are awesome drivers, too. I really don't like Gordon, but ude be surprised on how many people like him. I have a cousin and I know a guy who likes him.  As soon as we start talking NASCAR, me and him just don't git along.  KASEY KAHNE SUCKS!!!!!!!
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All we can do is pray. It seems there are not that many of us GORDON fans out there but I will always stand up for it. Here's some good news, go to NASCAR.COM this sunday and they are letting anyone log on and listen to Gordon's radio transmissions the entire race. That's what I call getting as close as you can get!
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This is the first intelligent question about Jimmie Johnson that I've seen in a long time.This one makes good sense.\n Once again as a Busch driver I liked him but when he came to Cup he became a clone of his cars co-owner,thus Wonderboy and company.\n I sure would like to see him and Gordon befall to problems.For the cheaters at the first of the year should not be the victors at the end.
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There was an article on that in one of the Nascar Illustrated one time.  I can't recall when.  Not sure if you can search their archives.  One interesting point I remember out of the article is they like husband and wife team driver because they don't want to go home as much.  Good luck on your search.
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Good question... I drive in the Busch and Truck Series, so I'll use my pitcrew as the example.  First, if they were just average, they wouldn't be on the pitcrew, but I understand where you're coming from.  Most of my pitcrew guys are also fulltime in the shop when we're not at the track.  My tire changers are also mechanics and fabricators, my fuelman is also my hauler driver... As far as what they make, they are on salary and make anywhere from $45,000 a year to $65,000 a year, depending on their longevity and responsibilities.  There are a few crewmen who are strictly there on race day and we pay them about $400 for that day.  We also provide their travel and uniforms.  I hope this helps.
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I don't like the chase the way it is.  It's just a matter of time before some one who does not have a win in the first 26 races and is in tenth in points but out 500 plus points puts together 10 trouble free races and wins the championship.  Since I am stuck watching a nasty system I don't like.  I think I would change it 1) must win to qualify 2) must be within 300 points of first 3) more points for winning 4) some points for pole 5) laps lead bonus must be under green flag.  I thought about someone's comment about defending champ should get a free pass and although I like the idea of being able to defend the title, I think not.  That would be like the Superbowl champion or the World Series winner getting a free pass to the playoffs.  Sometime, teams don't deserve a shot.  Even if I think Stewart should have been in this year.  Fans vote in?  Terrible idea.
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I agree totally! People, shes not saying postpone the race till Monday. All she is saying is what I was thinking. That is why not wait since they have daylight till 8:30 at night to finish the race. I mean come on they stopped how many times for rain delays and then when the race started getting good they called it instead of waiting an hour or so to finish it. But I am with you totally that they should've waited and at least let them go another pit cycle if they could've. I have not seen that many strong cars running at the end like that. Kasey,Carl Edwards, Junior and even my man Kenseth after a crappy day was sitting in 12th and who knows what he had left. I think they were way too quick to call it. But I do think they should've have said once its too dark too race that's it but they had already reached the halfway point so racing on Monday was out of the question no matter what.
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Im a tony fan and i wouldnt say so. the chase this year isnt going well as it is with all of the chasers wrecking, getting sick, and just plain old bad luck. this is just the type of racing tony is known for...that and his other style   lol
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Not sure... Plummer does do (nor has he ever) done much for me.  Rod Smith's numbers declined.... Lelie's numbers weren't very good.  Some of that HAS to be placed on Plummer.\n\nIn the beginning of the year, Driver's value will be perceived as high.  Sell now!
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That is really strange.  He's definitely listed as having 0 points overall.  When I look at the Official Results for the Golden Corral 500, he's listed in the points column as "PE."  (First link below.)\n\nOkay.  I looked this up, and apparently it stands for "Post Entry" and means that his "entry blank was submitted to NASCAR past the due date, hence disallowing . . . the ability to earn championship points despite starting the race."  (Second link below; describing another driver, but the same situation.)
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I am a Jimme fan and it did annoy me a little bit, but then again it was to be expected, but youre right 42 other drivers yet it seems like every week they only talk about 1 or 2 but this week was just Jimmie, although like i said to be expected.  \n\nAnd I agree with you whole heartedly can't wait untli Boogity Boogity Boogity again.