Comments on: The End of an Era http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/2009/04/28/the-end-of-an-era/ A blog by insiders for outsiders Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:30:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Neon http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/2009/04/28/the-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-7531 Neon Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:55:38 +0000 http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/?p=1424#comment-7531 Seems like NASCAR has seen more than it's share (whether self-induced or not) of "end of era" circumstances in recent years. Now, I'm not so naive as to think that no change is good, but gosh maybe change could slow it's pace just a bit. When you loose a seasoned, knowledgeable and unbiased voice (or pen) in a messenger of David's caliber, I think of the day when the last WWII veteran leaves this earth...who is left to "really" share the story from eyes that have witnessed. Godspeed David Poole....enjoy the rest, you've earned it! Seems like NASCAR has seen more than it’s share (whether self-induced or not) of “end of era” circumstances in recent years. Now, I’m not so naive as to think that no change is good, but gosh maybe change could slow it’s pace just a bit. When you loose a seasoned, knowledgeable and unbiased voice (or pen) in a messenger of David’s caliber, I think of the day when the last WWII veteran leaves this earth…who is left to “really” share the story from eyes that have witnessed. Godspeed David Poole….enjoy the rest, you’ve earned it!

]]> By: lauren http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/2009/04/28/the-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-7529 lauren Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:45:20 +0000 http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/?p=1424#comment-7529 I also agree that this is very sad to hear. Obviously David was loved and respected by many. It's nice to hear how many people are affected by this and I'm sure his family appreciates it. RIP David. I also agree that this is very sad to hear. Obviously David was loved and respected by many. It’s nice to hear how many people are affected by this and I’m sure his family appreciates it.
RIP David.

]]> By: Ross http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/2009/04/28/the-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-7527 Ross Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:41:04 +0000 http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/?p=1424#comment-7527 Agree with him or not, David Poole was the main reason I subscribed to the print edition of the Observer. There was nothing like taking my sorry little lunch out to the patio at work on a nice day, spreading out the sports section and reading what he had to say about NASCAR. I had the pleasure of meeting him on a couple of occasions and was surprised to find him not a curmudgeon but really nice and funny. This is a sad day. Agree with him or not, David Poole was the main reason I subscribed to the print edition of the Observer. There was nothing like taking my sorry little lunch out to the patio at work on a nice day, spreading out the sports section and reading what he had to say about NASCAR.

I had the pleasure of meeting him on a couple of occasions and was surprised to find him not a curmudgeon but really nice and funny.

This is a sad day.

]]> By: Tony Solorzano http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/2009/04/28/the-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-7522 Tony Solorzano Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:54:41 +0000 http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/?p=1424#comment-7522 You're absolutely right. I know that nobody could even come close to replacing Dave's "crumudgeon" demeanor. Say what you will about how he wrote, he came at it honestly and without apology. The worst you can say about any of us in that media room is the best thing you could say about David, He did his job as he felt it should be done, and did it right." So to recap, our elder statesmen in this industry, i.e. my mentors, Shav Glick and Mike Hollander, have a new colleague to welcome into the Eternal Press Room. Ol' Big Bill's gonna have a headache now, David's there... You’re absolutely right. I know that nobody could even come close to replacing Dave’s “crumudgeon” demeanor. Say what you will about how he wrote, he came at it honestly and without apology. The worst you can say about any of us in that media room is the best thing you could say about David, He did his job as he felt it should be done, and did it right.”

So to recap, our elder statesmen in this industry, i.e. my mentors, Shav Glick and Mike Hollander, have a new colleague to welcome into the Eternal Press Room. Ol’ Big Bill’s gonna have a headache now, David’s there…

]]> By: Just another racer http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/2009/04/28/the-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-7520 Just another racer Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:26:35 +0000 http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/?p=1424#comment-7520 This sucks! I get a lump in my throat when I think I was lisening to David this morning on the Morning Drive on my way into work. I enjoyed hearing David opinions and most of the time I agreed with what he was saying, and then other times I could'nt believe the stance he would take on some things. There were a few times I called and spoke with him, Marty and now Mike during the show. Even if David did not see my point of view, I still felt like my point was respected as was his. The one thing I hope is not forgoten is the fund raiser David started for Wessa Miller (Pennies for Wessa) I really hope this continues for her as this was somethig David was truelly passionate about and you could hear it in his voice. I can only imagine David would want someone to step up and make sure Wessa was still being helped and taken care of. David might have had that tough "I will complain and you will listen additude" But once you heard him talk about his grandson or about Wessa you knew there is a good man inside the big 'ol body of his. God Speed David and I know you will be missed! Just Another Racer This sucks! I get a lump in my throat when I think I was lisening to David this morning on the Morning Drive on my way into work. I enjoyed hearing David opinions and most of the time I agreed with what he was saying, and then other times I could’nt believe the stance he would take on some things. There were a few times I called and spoke with him, Marty and now Mike during the show. Even if David did not see my point of view, I still felt like my point was respected as was his.

The one thing I hope is not forgoten is the fund raiser David started for Wessa Miller (Pennies for Wessa) I really hope this continues for her as this was somethig David was truelly passionate about and you could hear it in his voice. I can only imagine David would want someone to step up and make sure Wessa was still being helped and taken care of.

David might have had that tough “I will complain and you will listen additude” But once you heard him talk about his grandson or about Wessa you knew there is a good man inside the big ‘ol body of his.

God Speed David and I know you will be missed!
Just Another Racer

]]> By: stevec http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/2009/04/28/the-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-7518 stevec Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:32:29 +0000 http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/?p=1424#comment-7518 Wow, this is un-beleivable, I listen to the morning drive at 7 thia morning 11 eastern time they had 45 minute left to the show and David and Bagly were giving JJ yeley a bad time Bagly asked JJ why he did'nt want to drive in the IRL . Wow this is unreal. David was a greatt person, very opinionated but still a great person to himself, his family and his carreer, NASCAR. he will be missed by many people, no let me correct that statmen, he will be missed by millions. Wow, this is un-beleivable, I listen to the morning drive at 7 thia morning 11 eastern time they had 45 minute left to the show and David and Bagly were giving JJ yeley a bad time Bagly asked JJ why he did’nt want to drive in the IRL . Wow this is unreal. David was a greatt person, very opinionated but still a great person to himself, his family and his carreer, NASCAR. he will be missed by many people, no let me correct that statmen, he will be missed by millions.

]]> By: Kendria http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/2009/04/28/the-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-7515 Kendria Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:50:33 +0000 http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/?p=1424#comment-7515 Thank you for sharing your thoughts and grief with us. For me as a fan I will miss his reporting. And yes, I can see how he can irk people. It was sometimes hysterical to listen to him weekday mornings. OMG he and Bagley they were the Odd Couple. Thank you for giving us all a place to share our grief. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and grief with us. For me as a fan I will miss his reporting. And yes, I can see how he can irk people. It was sometimes hysterical to listen to him weekday mornings. OMG he and Bagley they were the Odd Couple.
Thank you for giving us all a place to share our grief.

]]> By: Karah-Leigh http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/2009/04/28/the-end-of-an-era/comment-page-1/#comment-7513 Karah-Leigh Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:15:00 +0000 http://www.thenascarinsiders.com/?p=1424#comment-7513 I so agree journo. There will be no one who can fill the void that David has left. He was one of my journalism heroes. It's odd that today, when I talked about writing about NASCAR now that I'm graduating, this happened. He will be missed and I'm glad I got the opportunity to speak with him on SIRIUS a few times. Now I need to go check out this journalism post... I somehow missed it! I so agree journo. There will be no one who can fill the void that David has left. He was one of my journalism heroes. It’s odd that today, when I talked about writing about NASCAR now that I’m graduating, this happened.

He will be missed and I’m glad I got the opportunity to speak with him on SIRIUS a few times.

Now I need to go check out this journalism post… I somehow missed it!

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