Lap 10.. Robby causes wreck!

majestyx said:
This will be my last comment in regards to this whole subject.

There is SMART racing, and then there is STUPID racing. On lap 10, Robby was STUPID racing. I have respect for Robby's talent, but here lately, he isn't showing much of it on the NASCAR circuit.

Over and out! :cool:
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I agree with Whizz and Majestyx. Robbie needs more patients.
If he would have shown more patients and respect for his teammates he might well still be at RCR.
 
Robby chose to leave RCR to start his own team, Richard wanted him to come back. They made the decision together. Don't make me go back and look for that info though. I swear it's true.
 
esorlxaw said:
Robby chose to leave RCR to start his own team, Richard wanted him to come back. They made the decision together. Don't make me go back and look for that info though. I swear it's true.
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I believe that was the scenario, i remember reading that somewhere. Robby does seem to make some rather questionable decisions at times, but there is no denying that he has a ton of talent.
 
You know...since I've joined this board I've been reading how Robbie gordon is this, Robbie Gordon is that, Robbie Gordon has talent, Robbie Gordon will drive anything, anywhere, anytime, but to be honest...I've YET to see where Robbie Gordon has displayed any talent what-so-ever for driving a Nascar.

He was just another in a long list of RCR hitmen for a while - big deal. Other than passing some cars on a road course under caution, WHAT has he done in Nascar?

He's certainly the root of a good deal of bitching, moaning, arguing, fighting on this board but what has he done in Nascar to make himself worthy of anymore discussion than Dave Blaney, Kirk Shelmerdine or Hermie Sadler?

As soon as Betsy mentions his name, people are down her throat about it, but if the the truth is to be known I don't see where Betsy EVER said anything about Robbie Gordon that wasn't the truth.

I also don't see where she goes on anymore about her - apparently - least favorite driver than people sing the praises of Jesus God jr. himself, crybaby Johnson, Tony "it's my job to teach everyone about Nascar driving" Stewart or his holyness Pope Jeff Gordon.

The only real ability Robbie Gordon has in Nascar - IMHO - is to get people to pull over and let him go by or be pushed into the wall. I think I could do that!

Now, I know this post is going to bring some pretty ugly comments but please, before you crucify me, at least show me some statistics to dispute anything I've said.

Thanks.
 
Robby put on probation by RCR: Robby Gordon has been placed on probation by Richard Childress Racing (RCR) for the remainder of the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series season. "Many athletes have made mistakes in their careers and would take back the negative things they've said or done if they could," said Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing. "As a result of his actions last weekend in New Hampshire, I have placed Robby on probation for the rest of the season. I would like to apologize to all of the fans, the media, and the teams. I also would like to publicly apologize to Cingular Wireless for being placed in this situation. If there is one positive, I think this can make Robby understand that there is more to racing than just being aggressive. In this sport today, one action can affect many people's lives on the track and beyond it, as well." Gordon will conduct a press conference at 8:30am/et on Friday, Sept. 24, in the infield media center at Dover International Speedway.(RCR PR)(9-22-2004)
 
For those who say Robby Gordon can't race, may I say:
* 3 time Baja 1000 winner
* 3 Dakar Rally stage victories
* 2 CART wins
* 3 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series wins
* 1 NASCAR Busch Series win
* 1996 SCORE season champion

And that's in only 20 years of racing. Just think what the next 20 years could bring... :eek:
 
Betsy said:
Hey the guy is 38 years old. He has raced something or other for 25 of them. If he hasn't learned patience by now... It prolly is never gonna come to him.
I think his reflexes are slower and the "feel" in the seat of his pants is not up to the top drivers in the sport. I try to call attention to his LACK of ability every chance I get. It is very obvious to me and I wonder why more folks don't see what I see.
I see the young guys in their first year outdriving him week after week.
Betsy:rolleyes:
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Interesting, given that Robby is 14th in points with a single car team. So which young guys in their first year are currently outdriving him right now?
 
Hmmmm...let's see..

Could it be the ones that are not putting other racers in the wall and taking them out so they can advance in the points?
Betsy:rolleyes:
 
Please.

Gimme a break.

By the end of the season, every driver will wreck another driver, and every driver would have been wrecked by someone else. It always works that way. This was Robby's first incident of the year. Look at how many times Busch has already wrecked...
 
RobbyG Fan said:
Please.

Gimme a break.

By the end of the season, every driver will wreck another driver, and every driver would have been wrecked by someone else. It always works that way. This was Robby's first incident of the year. Look at how many times Busch has already wrecked...
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I can't be objective about Ky Busch. I can't stand the little weasel.

I do pull for Robby to do well.
 
Patrick9999 said:
He's certainly the root of a good deal of bitching, moaning, arguing, fighting on this board but what has he done in Nascar to make himself worthy of anymore discussion than Dave Blaney, Kirk Shelmerdine or Hermie Sadler?
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Gee, do you think owning a team, racing its single car and also trying to aquire sponsorship would make himself worthy???!!!

I respectfully disagree with you Patrick ....and Betsy for that matter

If anything I see a lot of old time racers in him with some up to date business savvy as well

Heres a different write up on him that you or some others may like to read

http://www.frontstretch.com/tthompson/7408/
 
RobbyG Fan said:
Please.

Gimme a break.

By the end of the season, every driver will wreck another driver, and every driver would have been wrecked by someone else. It always works that way. This was Robby's first incident of the year. Look at how many times Busch has already wrecked...
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But how many have established a pattern as a wreckless hothead driver like Robby Gordon has? Zero.
 
He's had his moments, more than most drivers, but none hold a candle to Robby Gordon.

Unfortunately for Robby, due to his reputation, I'd say he also becomes a victim more often than others because other drivers think they can get away with more when it comes to him.
 
Unfortunately for Robby, due to his reputation, I'd say he also becomes a victim more often than others because other drivers think they can get away with more when it comes to him.
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Mears never would have opened his mouth or at least named a name had it been most anyone else.
 
Yeah Kurt has been a class act for the past 2 years..

And Kyle Busch makes bonehead moves..yes but does he constantly take people out?

I've seen when he mades crazy moves he execuates them without a hitch.
 
Kyle, Kurt, Stewart, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, Kevin Harvick, Joe Nemechek, and a gaggle of others have all had their moments, some a couple times, but none of them hold a candle to Robby's boneheaded moves and general hotheadedness.
 
barelypure said:
For those who say Robby Gordon can't race, may I say:
* 3 time Baja 1000 winner
* 3 Dakar Rally stage victories
* 2 CART wins
* 3 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series wins
* 1 NASCAR Busch Series win
* 1996 SCORE season champion

And that's in only 20 years of racing. Just think what the next 20 years could bring... :eek:
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And that is stretching it a little bit. Robby's average finish in Nascar Cup is 24.6, not exactly a barn burner number.
 
muggle not said:
And that is stretching it a little bit. Robby's average finish in Nascar Cup is 24.6, not exactly a barn burner number.
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When you are in less than second-rate equipment the first few years of entering the series, your career statistics will always hurt.
 
RobbyG Fan said:
When you are in less than second-rate equipment the first few years of entering the series, your career statistics will always hurt.
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He spent more of his career with RCR than anything else, and his career statistics from his time there are pretty bad, and I think RCR is a tad bit better than "less than second-rate equipment."
 
jeefunk said:
He spent more of his career with RCR than anything else, and his career statistics from his time there are pretty bad, and I think RCR is a tad bit better than "less than second-rate equipment."
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If he was going to show us anything that would have been the time to do it.
 
Less than second rate equipment = Sabates, his own #13, Morgan McClure, and the first year of the #7.


In 3 years with RCR he had 3 wins and an average of around 19th in points, not great, but very decent. But then again, RCR wasnt the top class operation back then that it is now.
 
How many wins did Kevin Harvick have at RCR during the time that Robby was there? For that matter, how many wins did the slew of unfortunate drivers who drove the 30 car have in that same time period? RCR definitely wasn't on top of their game.

I want an answer to that question up there. I know it, but I want to hear someone else say it.
 
esorlxaw said:
How many wins did Kevin Harvick have at RCR during the time that Robby was there? For that matter, how many wins did the slew of unfortunate drivers who drove the 30 car have in that same time period? RCR definitely wasn't on top of their game.

I want an answer to that question up there. I know it, but I want to hear someone else say it.
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Im sure Betsy would be more than willing to compare the number of wins between Harvick and Robby during Robby's tenure at RCR.
 
NOPE!

Betsy likes the subject of Robby putting other cars out of the race! Changing the subject will not change his actions... The guy is a threat to anyone around him..
Betsy :rolleyes:
 
First, I like to say that I made a few comments in this thread that probably stung some people. I'm not going to apologise for that as I stand by my words.

However, those fans here who seem to end up defending Robbie Gordon week in and week out are at least doing it with statistics and maturity. I for one appreciate that as I know my post could've turned this thread pretty ugly.

I would also like to add that I do think Gordon is doing well considering the uphill battle he's been fighting - being a driver/owner of a single car team and all.

That being said, I honestly think that if he showed a bit more patience, it may make up for some of that which he may be lacking - be whatever that is.

Finally, I think there's a lot of truth to the point made earlier that said something about other drivers being quick to jump all over him when he makes a decision they don't agree with.

Every driver out there has made poor decisions on the track and most likely will again.
 
Betsy said:
Betsy likes the subject of Robby putting other cars out of the race! Changing the subject will not change his actions... The guy is a threat to anyone around him..
Betsy :rolleyes:
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Betsy, worst poster ever. :rolleyes:
 
Betsy said:
Betsy likes the subject of Robby putting other cars out of the race! Changing the subject will not change his actions... The guy is a threat to anyone around him..
Betsy :rolleyes:
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Anyone who gets strapped into a racecar and drives around the track at 160+ MPH each weekend is a threat to everyone around him or her.

RCR's equipment was not that good while Robby was there. It just wasn't. Did Kevin Harvick suddenly drink some "Top Ten" juice or something? No, the equipment got better.

The funny thing is, even with "not that good" equipment, together the two were able to pull of a few wins here and there...how many other teams can say that?

Is anyone going to answer my question?
 
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