Just curious why NASCAR fans don't like Toyota coming on the scene?
919887
I've been a NASCAR fan since I was a little kid and I'm glad to see Toyota come into the scene, gives the American made teams something to compete against aside from their own egos. I guess the hatred goes to the "NASCAR is an American sport" mentality, hard to believe that other countries race cars and lets not forget that NASCAR races in Japan on occasion so what not let them have teams here?
986610
Hey, I gotta say I must agree with you. It sounds horrible for me to say, but Dale just isn't good. He has had a couple Busch championships (I think), but SO WHAT? He never wins a nextel cup championship!!! Why is he considered a good driver when he hasn't done as well as other drivers (like Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, and Matt Kenseth)? He may have money, but it's because of commercials...BIG DEAL. Anybody can do that!! You know why? There's no driving involved!!!The fans like him because his father died. The fans are blind about their loyalty. I really did like his father, and may he rest in peace. However, although I don't dislike Jr as a person, I DO dislike him as a driver. He's lame. Jr.'s a cool guy, but not cool on the track!\n\nAnd hey, are you a Tony fan? I see that 20 on your avatar. He's my fave driver!!! :-)
1147291
Good for NASCAR it is respect for his safety and the safety of others!By him pulling away from an official he put himself and the official in danger.It was also disrespectful of him to through his Hans device it isn't cheep and he tossed it like it was a piece of garbage.Bravo NASCAR
1107724
I love Kasey Kahne and Jimmie Johnson!  They are both awesome drivers and are both very hot!  My fiance likes Jr. so I can't down him, he's a pretty cool guy, just not the driver his daddy was!\n\nI don't like Tony Stewart because he is a chunky hothead, Kyle Busch because he's a rodent who whines too much, Kurt Busch because he is also in the rodent family and is an a--hole, Jeff Gordon because he cries all the time, Greg Biffle just something about him!\n\nAnyone who said they hate Jimmie Johnson are just haters!  The only real reason anyone can hate him is because he is on the same team as Jeff Gordon (heck give me the paycheck he gets and I would team up with Gordon too...as much as I'd hate it) and beacuse his crew chief tries to be sneaky (yes...it seems Chad Knaus tries to get away with cheating)...but none of that is Jimmies fault!\n\n...and as for you NASCAR#8 above, you shouldn't cheer for ANYONE to hit the wall!
541690
Thats right! GIT-R-DONE!!!!!!  NASCAR is as american as Granddaddy's moonshine and moms apple pie.  I think Toyota should go **** out of america and NASCAR.  They got Mikey and Dale Jarrett driving for them for the midgets' sake!  They wont even pose as a threat for Jr, Johnson, Gordon, Stewart, Biffle, Edwards, or any other great AMERICAN driver.
43866
nascar? yeah, i like bristol cuz lots of crashes, i was about to go to daytona 500 last feb but didnt and i m a jimmie johnson fan. U
605456
I hate it, NASCAR is a AMERICAN sport they should let only AMERICAN car manufactures race.
661311
There are people who don't like Kasey Kahne?  I don't believe it he's a good guy and one of my favorites.
1126245
my favorite drivers are kahne of course, bill elliott, scott riggs.   the drivers i can't tolerate are biffle, edwards, mcmurry, kyle busch,  \n\ni wouldn't wear his t shirt but i can tolerate his brother kurt busch.\n\ni think also if you don't have anything nice to say about a driver and you don't like that driver, don't say anything at all about them,  this is the first and last time i'm going to say this but i think jr also looks like a rodent,  but kahne's eyes are so    y looking.  ok fine if you were joking around, thats one thing, but i was looking for info, not for someone to joke about him and knock him and if you want to get technical, if it wasn't for jr in 2004, kahne would of been in the race for the chase in his rookie year
748437
He is Jeff Gordon's protege and alot of people dislike him because of their love for other drivers.  Jeff is a good driver even though disliked than most drivers.  Everyone has their favorite!  Just stick with him and don't worry about anyone elses opinion!
1151988
I have to agree. Of all of them I can't say that I have had a bad experience with any of them. I know people have gotten rubbed the wrong way, but in the driver's defense: there is a certain time to bother them and a lot more inappropriate times. \n\nI think it stems from their upbringing. Most of these guys grew up in smalltown USA and with families just like their fans. Some of the young ones grew up as fans of some of the major names in this sport. So they also know what's it's like to be a fan. Racing is bred in southern region where there is such a thing as manners. That has been bred into the sport. The elders in this sport have passed down the appropriate way to act to some of the younger ones and have set a mold of how driver's should act in response to their fans. \nA lot of their parents worked overly hard just to put the money into racing. A lot of them struggled, and I think they can relate to where their fans come from. Most of them did not grow up with money. Most of them grew up just like most of their fans did. Too most of them the money is just an added bonus..it's getting to ride every week that makes them happy, and they know the reason they get to do that is their fans, and they are thankful to the fans that support them, and realize that you tick your fans off and there's a good chance you'd be gone tomorrow. These sponsers pay a crapload of money for driver's that can reach out to the fans, and they lose that ability and the sponser will go with someone else. Most of these driver's know they can go from hero to zero real quick fast and in a hurry and they could be back on the short track wondering if they've got enough gas to get home from next weekend's race or not.
432655
I LIKE HIM A BIT I MEAN I LIKE JIMMIE JOHNSON BETTER BUT HE BROUGHT JIMMIE INTO RACING SO I HAVE 2 LUV HIM 2 BUT I LIKED HIM BEFORE THAT I THINK PEOPLE R JEALOUS B/C HE CAME INTO NASCAR WITH SUCH AN EASY TIME N HE WON CHAMPIONSHIPS N RACES SO THEY DIDNT LIKE THAT\nHAVE A NICE DAY
241249
is that so bad? i think every country in the world has toyota. they have nice cars, so why not?
1137988
i think because a large majority of nascar fans are considered "hicks".  even though far more many types of people enjoy nascar.  and i'd have to say that it certainly is a sport.  the kind of endurance it takes to handle and drive a car at such high speeds is a talent.  \nmy friends and i used to think it was a joke too.  until a friend introduced it to us.  we all picked a driver and cheered him on and since then we've become pretty hooked on it.  i think most people just need the opportunity to enjoy it.  or at least just open up their minds to it.
512941
OMG i totally agree with you. everyone that likes Formula one hates/insults NASCAR/NHRA. They reasons are pretty dumb they are rednecks they only turn one way.... and well to all the haters I LOVE NASCAR & NHRA and i live on the west cost thank ya. anyone whos is dumb enough to change there mind is NOT a tru fan.
896102
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.
627090
Dale Jr. is a true southern gentleman.  Do you see getting mouthy with the press or being nasty toward anyone?  He was brought up with a great respect for racing and for those who participate in the same.  I think after his father's death and his corvette fire incident he is a more spiritual person and that is helping him focus better this year.  Also, you don't see him with fancy models hanging off his arm do you?  He's a honest, hard working, fun guy.