Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaseTheRace!
Dakota qualified 9th of 29 cars. Three cars finished on the lead lap, Lofton, Kligerman, and Dakota. So if Dakota can finish 3rd and NOT be good enough to be racing in ARCA, what about the rest of the 26 entries? Are none of them good enough or deserving either? You're fighting an uphill battle, you say he's not good enough, but you have all the results proving you're wrong.
I was there, witnessed the race first hand. Dakota was impressive, and is well deserving of the ride.
Congrats Dakota
Chase Barber
|
thank you chase, going from 9th to 3rd is good at salem as it can be very difficult to pass there.
---------- Post added at 10:44 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:20 AM ----------
Quote:
Originally Posted by Boston41
Lots of discussion around 'Development Programs' used to prepare these drivers for the next level but the reality is if team owners cared one bit about their development drivers you wouldn't seeing kids get outted a seat when a European or big name throws their cap in the tin top ring, and you wouldnt see kids like BC running USAC.
Those who argue that the Armstrong deal is not 100% about money are truly the ignorant. He may have not 'earned' it, but whatever. I always like to see familiar names on the TV when I tune in on limited televised racing out East.
And to the original poster, you're self admitted 'old school' which means your theories and ideals are antiquated. This is 2009 and that is not how it works anymore. Is it unfortunate that drivers with more credentials get overlooked? Yup. Are the 43 best race car drivers in the country driving on Sunday? Nope. But racing at that level is a business, money talks, and there is nothing anyone can do.
|
This is exactly where I am at. I'm old school and I don't like this buy a ride bullcrap. Can I do anything about it ,no but it is not in the best interest of the sport.Will I stop going to open wheel racing ,ABSOLUTLY not. I believe that it was the young midget/sprint racers in the 50-70's that made indy what it was then and now it is the young midget/sprints drivers:6 of today that make nascar so popular.
