Originally Posted by Seadog:
Dwight, I remember 30+ years ago when the announcer (Terry Baltes?) at Eldora would introduce Dennis "Duke" Cook as a "legend in his own mind". I think that statement is still true today. I also sort of recall that the late great Rich Vogler had somewhat of a "personality clash" with Duke back in the day.
Funny how you'd stoop to a personal attack in a post that was meant to align with Dwight's, which ironically said that you
shouldn't put people down in posts.
The fact remains that Duke was a racer, and a good one, while it seems like the majority of those who bash him on here are lifetime fans and nothing more. I guess because it's so easy to drive the racecar from the stands, it must be easy to take potshots at an accomplished racer on a message board. I may not agree with every single thing Duke says or how he says it, but he has my full respect and attention because of his driving days.