Matt did an outstanding job this year. Moving to a new team with all the ramifications of such a move and having a good chance to win it all, he deserves all the accolades he can get.
Big CONGRATS to Kenseth on a very good 2013 and for bringing to JGR something they've been lacking since Stewart's departure - an actual title contender.
Bringing some class and maturity over from Roush didn't hurt either
They should give a Jr championship trophy to the best non Chevrolet points driver.
Congratulations to Kenseth he is a great driver a man among boys. Kyle and Denny should try to be as mentally strong it would serve them well.
Jr. is about as consistent as your local weather forecaster.
Kyle won twice as many races for Gibbs then Matt did this year. Just think how many Kyle would win if he was "mentally strong"
I watched Matt drive 2 races at phoenix a few weeks ago. Couldnt handle a Nationwide car and spent sunday racing the 47. I just dont get all the ruckus about the 20. The dude was blessed with some REALLY GOOD cup cars and won quite a few races. His JGR team mate finished the season a few spots behind him in the standings.
Nope still not impressed
Matt is a very under-rated driver. Perhaps, not so much after his performance this year.Kyle won twice as many races for Gibbs then Matt did this year. Just think how many Kyle would win if he was "mentally strong"
I watched Matt drive 2 races at phoenix a few weeks ago. Couldnt handle a Nationwide car and spent sunday racing the 47. I just dont get all the ruckus about the 20. The dude was blessed with some REALLY GOOD cup cars and won quite a few races. His JGR team mate finished the season 36 points behind.
Nope still not impressed
Re-read post # 14 Bobby
I think they were talking about giving Matt a little plastic "honorable mention" trophy
I think Kyle has a lot of talent and youth, and he is still improving, all postive stuff.
I also will agree that Phoenix was a deal breaker for Matt.
But do you think Kyles cup performance was as good as Matts this year, that is the big stage, and big sum imo.
The pendulum may change and the gravity of age will guarantee as much, but at the moment I have to believe Matt is the top dog at JGR.
There is probably some scrap gold left over that dripped off the Chevy or sprint cup trophy that could be sprinkled on the plastic or toyota cup.
Matt is a very under-rated driver. Perhaps, not so much after his performance this year.
I know it's coulda, shoulda, woulda, but I have to wonder what the points would've been after Homestead had Matt not suffered those mechanical DNF's.
But not all of the other JGR drivers had 7 wins along with the DNFs.All the Gibbs drivers suffered from engine problems at one point in the season. I dont remember how many Kyle toasted this year------------ at least 2
But not all of the other JGR drivers had 7 wins along with the DNFs.
I had to use the calculatorNow you are straining my math skills Bobby