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wildman92 (Offline)
  #19 6/6/09 8:09 AM
Originally Posted by psullivan:
Come on folks -- this is a bit harsh.

Jon came to the front stretch after the race - said congrats to Jeff but said he was too p_____ off and didn't want to talk. What's wrong with that? One of things I like most about Jon is that he wears his emotions for all to see - he is never the most talkative guy even when he is happy. This is grossly unfair - he drove his butt off and I'm sure he thought once he got out front he had it . He didn't stomp around, he didn't cry foul, he didn't blame the racetrack - no - Those of you who were there know exactly who he blames - himself - because like so many great ones he is own harshest critic. Let's get a bit of perspective here.
Very well said. A sore loser wouldn't have even come out on the track after the race. A sore loser would've made excuses or blamed others for his misfortune. Rather than hear all that crap, Jon came out, congratulated the winner, said he was upset (in so many words) and didn't want to talk. Nothing wrong with that. And Pat, you are exactly right, Jon was mad at himself, no one else. I think Jon is one of the classiest drivers around and others could learn from him. Some drivers who lose make of themselves by throwing tantrums.

Jen Kelley (she/her)
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