Kerry Earnhardt

[kat2220]

Kerry Earnhardt, No. 33 Bass Pro Shops Talladega Preview: This Week’s Race
Car at Talladega Superspeedway … Earnhardt will pilot chassis No. 101 in
the EA Sports 500. This is the same car Earnhardt raced at Talladega in
April. After running as high as fourth in the Aaron’s 499, Earnhardt was
running inside the top-15 when he was tapped by another car and spun into
the inside retaining wall, ending his day 63 circuits short of the
scheduled 188 lap distance. Earnhardt also drove the same car to a
28th-place finish at Daytona in July.

 

[slick-nick]

I say he'll do pretty good this weekend if he stays out of trouble.

 

[RobbyG Fan]

Kerry Earnhardt = a driver getting a ride based on his last name.

 

[Steve007]

"Kerry Earnhardt = a driver getting a ride based on his last name."

Then how did any of the Bodine's ever get rides?

 

[RobbyG Fan]

Originally posted by Steve007@Sep 29 2004, 11:12 AM
"Kerry Earnhardt = a driver getting a ride based on his last name."

Then how did any of the Bodine's ever get rides?

:lol:

 

[bowtie]

Originally posted by RobbyG Fan@Sep 29 2004, 09:34 AM
Kerry Earnhardt = a driver getting a ride based on his last name.

SO?????

 

[EatMorePossum]

Originally posted by Steve007@Sep 29 2004, 11:12 AM
"Kerry Earnhardt = a driver getting a ride based on his last name."

Then how did any of the Bodine's ever get rides?

You obviously never saw Geoff Bodine drive a modified.

Of course, that did happen more than a few seasons ago, which seems tro rule out most NASCAR fans anymore.

Geoff Bodine was one of the most talented drivers of his generation. The battles between he and Ritchie Evans were some of the best driving and best racing anyone could ever dream of. To say that no one named Bodine ever had any talent says a lot about the status of the modern race fan. It's like saying that because Mike and Kenny are also-rans, Rusty Wallace also has no talent. Personally, I ain't convinced.

And by the way, I have never considered myself a Geoff Bodine fan per se. But the man could wheel a race car.

 

[Steve007]

"You obviously never saw Geoff Bodine drive a modified. "

I've seen a lot of guys drive modifieds. Never saw Bodine drive one, maybe he could drive them well. Unfortunately, we're talking about Nextel Cup. Totally different league.

I thought Geoff Bodine was okay, but nothing that ever led me to believe he was a championship caliber driver. Moore, Hendrick, and Junior Johnson were pretty stout teams but he couldn't seem to bring them out on top.

 

[EatMorePossum]

Geoff started his Cup career later in life than many. It would be like Ron Hornaday moving to Cup today. He didn't do too well either when he tried, but that does not diminish his talent level. Same for Dave Blaney and others.

I still say it's an apples and oranges comparison between The Bodines and Kerry Earnhardt. From what I personally have seen out of Kerry, I'd take my chances with Todd Bodine over him. But that's probably just me being blasphemous again. That happens alot I'm told.

 

[Steve007]

I wouldn't say it's blasphemous. I'm not defending Kerry in any way. He's an okay driver and probably in that ride because of his name. I was just trying to point out that other "okay" drivers got cup rides before, and not because of there names. Granted, early in his cup career, Geoff showed a lot of promise, maybe I could have used a better example.

Buckshot Jones? :lol:

 

[Hawk3270]

Kerry Earnhardt: 66 busch races over 6 years with 2 top 5's and 5 top 10's, 3 cup races no top 10's

Todd Bodine: 220 cup races over 13 years with 7 top 5's and 21 top 10's, 14 busch series wins over 15 years

Geoff Bodine: 18 cup wins over 25 years, 6 busch wins over 12 years

Brett Bodine: 1 win in 18 years in cup, 5 wins in 6 years in Busch

 

[bowtie]

Originally posted by Steve007@Sep 29 2004, 12:46 PM
Buckshot Jones? :lol:

His daddy had money.

 

[WideOpenPhoto]

Originally posted by RobbyG Fan@Sep 29 2004, 09:34 AM
Kerry Earnhardt = a driver getting a ride based on his last name.

Jeff Gordon.... hmm Robby Gordon. Damn... they really screwed that one up.

 

[RobbyG Fan]

Originally posted by WideOpenPhoto+Sep 29 2004, 03:25 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (WideOpenPhoto @ Sep 29 2004, 03:25 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-RobbyG Fan@Sep 29 2004, 09:34 AM
Kerry Earnhardt = a driver getting a ride based on his last name.

Jeff Gordon.... hmm Robby Gordon. Damn... they really screwed that one up. [/b][/quote]
Funny, cause the main reason Jeff Gordon ditched Ford to go the Hendrick's Chevy was because Ford had their money backing the more successful Gordon at the time, Robby Gordon.

And it can be debated that career wise (all types of racing) Robby Gordon has been the most successful one.

 

[kat2220]

Originally posted by RobbyG Fan+Sep 29 2004, 03:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (RobbyG Fan @ Sep 29 2004, 03:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by WideOpenPhoto@Sep 29 2004, 03:25 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-RobbyG Fan

@Sep 29 2004, 09:34 AM
Kerry Earnhardt = a driver getting a ride based on his last name.

Jeff Gordon.... hmm Robby Gordon. Damn... they really screwed that one up.

Funny, cause the main reason Jeff Gordon ditched Ford to go the Hendrick's Chevy was because Ford had their money backing the more successful Gordon at the time, Robby Gordon.

And it can be debated that career wise (all types of racing) Robby Gordon has been the most successful one. [/b][/quote]
:bslfag:

 

[RobbyG Fan]

Originally posted by kat2220+Sep 29 2004, 03:54 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kat2220 @ Sep 29 2004, 03:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by RobbyG Fan@Sep 29 2004, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by WideOpenPhoto@Sep 29 2004, 03:25 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-RobbyG Fan

@Sep 29 2004, 09:34 AM
Kerry Earnhardt = a driver getting a ride based on his last name.

Jeff Gordon.... hmm Robby Gordon. Damn... they really screwed that one up.

Funny, cause the main reason Jeff Gordon ditched Ford to go the Hendrick's Chevy was because Ford had their money backing the more successful Gordon at the time, Robby Gordon.

And it can be debated that career wise (all types of racing) Robby Gordon has been the most successful one.

:bslfag: [/b][/quote]
Im going to find the article... I saw it just the other day, hence why Roush had Robby running every type of vehicle possible as a grooming to a future Cup ride.

Dont hate Kat.

Over an entire career Robby has had more success.
In Nascar Jeff has had more success.

 

[esorlxaw]

God Forbid someone say something positive about Robby Gordon, do we really have to raise the BS flag...I know the man is on the cross right now, but sheesh, admit the fact that he can race.

 

[Eagle1]

Well Robby IS one of my favorites but I really can't believe all the BS I've read in this thread. So much of it that it's kept me from posting before this, however calling Kat out for posting the obveious, is in MHO rediculas. Just as rediculas as your trying to hide a few plums in a bushel of apples.

Okay, if you guys want to act so anal, list me vistories & Championships in any and all series and divisions both these guys have raced their entire careers in. Who's won the most races? Who's won the most Championships? I think even Robby would find this line of talking stupied.

Kat, I agree

Besides WTF is all this got to do with Kerry?

 

[dragonlady424]

And how the heck do you all include Robby and Jeff in a thread that was originally about Kerry Earnhardt????? Y'all nutz?????

And trying to say that Robby is a better all around racer than Jeff???
That's a laff!!!!!
Pray tell me; tell me what Championships has Robby won, and in what racing
types?????
Kat2220, I'm with you!!!!!

 

[DE_Wrangler_2]

Originally posted by Eagle1@Sep 29 2004, 05:07 PM
Besides WTF is all this got to do with Kerry?

It has nothing to do with Kerry Earnhardt!! Just a little thread drift.

But to the subject..............I'm a big Earnhardt Sr fan (and proud of it) and a fairly big fan of Jr too. But, Kerry is really something else.........I'm sure he wants to do well in the series but I really don't think he has what it takes. So many references to him being in the series solely because of his name are probably true. He simply lacks the talent to succeed........and there's no shame in that (I'm sure 99.9% of us don't either). But, as long as he can get a ride and he has a valid license and gets in either on speed or provisionals he has the right to do so. His name has opened doors.......and I sure can't blame him attempting to go through those doors. I think anyone who wants to do something would do the same. I'd like to see him do well but if he doesn't then I hope he stays out of trouble. Who knows.........he may surprise us and win the darned race!!

 

[Gollum]

I like Kerry. Sure Kerry is not Dale sr. or Jr. But he can run just about as good ar 50% of the drivers that will be on the trrack Sun. Give the guy a brake. :lol:

 

[WideOpenPhoto]

Originally posted by RobbyG Fan+Sep 29 2004, 02:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (RobbyG Fan @ Sep 29 2004, 02:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by WideOpenPhoto@Sep 29 2004, 03:25 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-RobbyG Fan

@Sep 29 2004, 09:34 AM
Kerry Earnhardt = a driver getting a ride based on his last name.

Jeff Gordon.... hmm Robby Gordon. Damn... they really screwed that one up.

Funny, cause the main reason Jeff Gordon ditched Ford to go the Hendrick's Chevy was because Ford had their money backing the more successful Gordon at the time, Robby Gordon.

And it can be debated that career wise (all types of racing) Robby Gordon has been the most successful one. [/b][/quote]
Stay off the drugs young man... they do damage to the brain.

 

[esorlxaw]

Kerry was on point at that last race, that is, until his brother's teammate wrecked him out.

 

[RobbyG Fan]

Originally posted by WideOpenPhoto+Sep 29 2004, 11:51 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (WideOpenPhoto @ Sep 29 2004, 11:51 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by RobbyG Fan@Sep 29 2004, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by WideOpenPhoto@Sep 29 2004, 03:25 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-RobbyG Fan

@Sep 29 2004, 09:34 AM
Kerry Earnhardt = a driver getting a ride based on his last name.

Jeff Gordon.... hmm Robby Gordon. Damn... they really screwed that one up.

Funny, cause the main reason Jeff Gordon ditched Ford to go the Hendrick's Chevy was because Ford had their money backing the more successful Gordon at the time, Robby Gordon.

And it can be debated that career wise (all types of racing) Robby Gordon has been the most successful one.

Stay off the drugs young man... they do damage to the brain. [/b][/quote]
Riiiiiiiiiiight.

 

[Steve007]

"And it can be debated that career wise (all types of racing) Robby Gordon has been the most successful one. "

Hmmm. He's certainly been more diverse. How many Indy 500's did he win. As for the Baja 1000, did he win any of those.
I can't believe I'm actually defending J Gordon........ I like Robby Gordon!

Awww shucks, RobbyG Fan. I can't argue with that avatar of yours flashing me in the face. That's just not fair.