Comments on: I’m Still A D4D Skeptic

By: Larry

Larry — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:23:47 +0000

I agree with Keith. Make your way in this sport the way it has done for the last 60 years. This handout, entitlement mentallity is what is ruining this country.

By: Journo

Journo — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:51:21 +0000

Ragin and Joe: The difference is John Wes and Ken Butler’s Kids won’t be in rides very long. Paul Menard is a different story, because he isn’t terrible and he has an endless supply of money behind him.

By: Joe from Pittsburgh

Joe from Pittsburgh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:34:12 +0000

While I would normally agree with the author regarding his statement “talent will win out in the end”,this is most definitely not the exact case in NASCAR. You cannot tell me that Paul Menard still has a ride because he is the best possible talent. He may be “the best driver with a rich father”,but surely there are more talented drivers deserving of a chance. The point is that it is no different giving a driver a shot based on ethnicity than it is based on relatives and family relations. The only difference is NASCAR is the “rich father” footing the bill.

By: RacinG73

RacinG73 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:32:35 +0000

talent will win out in the end (yes, even over money)

Except in the case of Paul Menard, John Wes Townley, Ken Butler’s kid(s)…

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:56:52 +0000

So if you are a white man with no money and no access into the sport but have the talent you need not apply and this is not discrimination. My opinion of this is that it sucks I don’t really care what color you are as long as you earn your way like everyone else.

By: Ross

Ross — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:24:12 +0000

Neon: What about Bud Selig?

I totally get that it’s a bit uncomfortable but really, the calls will become more fair for everyone with so many eyes scrutinizing every decision.

By: Journo

Journo — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:10:36 +0000

Windowlicker- It’s four Camping World East Seris teams and six Whelan All American teams

By: Neon

Neon — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:56:19 +0000

IMHO D4D is not neccessary. The new D4D format is definitely a conflict of interest in the purest form.

Let me get this straight…a non-D4D driver competes against a D4D driver in a series santioned by the same office that supports the D4D driver. That’s like MLB owning my Atlanta Braves. You think the umpiring lately in the MLB has been suspect? Imagine how many blown calls (ie phantom yellows)would go against the other National league opponents throughout the season??? On 2nd thought, maybe that’s what the Braves need to get back into the playoffs!

Can Dale Jr. qualify as a D4D driver? Perhaps just the boost the 88 needs!

By: AJ

AJ — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:35:31 +0000

It think the the whole business of the sport is going to have to change for D4D to work. It think of DEI and its (current/former?)driver Jesus Hernadez, he was a better racer than Jeffery Earnhardt, but Earnhardt has the name sponsors want, so tough luck Jesus welcome aboard Jeffrey.

By: Zieke

Zieke — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:14 +0000

I do not agree that the D4D is needed in NASCAR. As far as I know it is not in other sports. If you are very good at what you do, usually someone spots you. The problem in MASCAR is money. Someone has to be attracted to your abilities in order for them to fork out money to back you. There are many very talented drivers who do not get that opportunity, no matter who they are, simply because of the needed funds to succeed.