DALE JR to retire following 2017 season

Snappy D said:
Well now I can bust out some of my old 8 Budweiser hats buried somewhere at my parents house and not look cheap, it's retro!
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I still buy old 24 stuff, if I find it and it's unique it's mine. Just bought a flag in Atlanta in March and a cooler in Daytona in February!

Don't ever let go of the old stuff.
 
Not surprised by this TBH, kind of figured he was close to hanging it up when he took half the season off last year.
 
Sad to see but not surprising. He obviously has to do what's best for he and his family. It's a shame concussions weren't taken more seriously 10+ years ago. If they were he'd likely have another 5+ years left.

I really don't think his retirement will boost attendance much. He's been struggling all season which has really killed the excitement within his fan base. I don't think people are going to come out of the woodwork to watch him run in 20th. Attendance should take another hit in 2018. Owell.....
 
AdoubleU24 said:
There's a new most popular driver in town folks.

This will be interesting. Nationwide clearly likes Bowman, but HMS has Byron down in Xfin who Axalta likes and they've gotta do something with him too (maybe the 5 eventually?). Byron isn't really ready for cup yet so maybe the decision is easier than thought.
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Kahne has the 5 for this year and next so maybe Byron is penciled in for that ride as there is no way on God's green earth that KK is back.
 
Sucks though man, I really enjoy Jr, but I think this maybe the guy to replace Jaws in the booth.

I think Jaws would move for one of his best friends son.
 
DUN24 said:
Well this is a bummer but the writing was on the wall. There is about to be another exodus of race fans. We will live though.
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I am enjoying NASCAR more as a less ardent fan than I did when Jeff Gordon was driving. The peaks aren't as high but the valleys aren't as low. I just genuinely enjoy the racing, drama and seeing the young guys come into their own.
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
Ya never know if it'll be the last one for him..... I remember going to Jeff Gordon's last race @ Martinsville..... twice. :cool:
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We were thinking about going again this year and this may be the deciding factor. I better call my friend at ISC and have him put a hold on our tickets until I can talk it over with my wife.
Charlie Spencer said:
Homestead? More like Daytona and Talladega.
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How about all three.
 
Matthew2470 said:
I am enjoying NASCAR more as a less ardent fan than I did when Jeff Gordon was driving. The peaks aren't as high but the valleys aren't as low. I just genuinely enjoy the racing, drama and seeing the young guys come into their own.
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I feel the same way. Adamantly rooting for 3 drivers has been a ton of fun. The future is super bright.
 
A huge hole in the sport. Every week I look at practice speeds to see where he is at and try to guess how he stacks up against the other cars. Frankly I see my own interest dwindling in the sport. Already we have lost so many of the sports characters. Jimmie is not going to be far behind and only has a couple more seasons left himself. I know the sport continued on when others left years ago but it's undeniable that there hasn't beeen a time when so many big names That anchored the sport left. The sport also changed in who get the rides that's now young. Most of them don't have much of a story that got them to the top
 
Snappy D said:
Well now I can bust out some of my old 8 Budweiser hats buried somewhere at my parents house and not look cheap, it's retro!
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Funny. I got out my favorite old 8 jacket just yesterday. Dusted it off and tried it on. Always loved that jacket. It is denim with a cozy red fluffy lining. Has an 8 applique on one front side and Bud Racing on the other. The collar is beige corduroy. On the back is a beige piece of leather with the 8 car embossed on it. Of course the right sleeve has the old NASCAR emblem. I was never able to find anything like that jacket again. Totally hated when I couldn't get one for the 88. I don't care what anyone says, Teresa Earnhardt only produced quality products. Now everything is just so cheap. I was able to find one quality 88 jacket. It was made by Adidas. Problem with it is it has the AMP emblem on the front. I guess I could wear it again now also. It is going to be a long time before I spend that much money on gear again.
 
I kinda hope this jump starts his season with HMS like when Letarte did but am not sure if Junior has that left.
 
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