Ok... my kids call me an old school type of guy, but from my perspective some things should never change.
One of them is that NASCAR drivers should have to earn their respect and following by performance on the track.
So...that being said, yesterday at the start of the race the announcers seemed to be oblivious as to results in their over the top pontification promoting Reddick.
Personally have nothing against Reddick as he appears to be more talented than his teammate...just has not earned any luck yet.
But, it got me to thinking. Back in the day, a driver earned his following, whether or not it was good or bad, by the accumulation of experience on the track.
Are today's drivers instead promoted by media hype and not necessarily ability?
One of them is that NASCAR drivers should have to earn their respect and following by performance on the track.
So...that being said, yesterday at the start of the race the announcers seemed to be oblivious as to results in their over the top pontification promoting Reddick.
Personally have nothing against Reddick as he appears to be more talented than his teammate...just has not earned any luck yet.
But, it got me to thinking. Back in the day, a driver earned his following, whether or not it was good or bad, by the accumulation of experience on the track.
Are today's drivers instead promoted by media hype and not necessarily ability?