Or in the case of Brian Vickers, stupid season! I can't believe what I'm hearing, Brian Vickers has asked and been granted permission to seek a ride outside of the Hendrick organization.
Surely Brian has friends and family that care for him enough to give him a slap up-side the head.
Somebody, give that boy a shake and bring him back to reality, what is he thinking? So stop me when I mention anything un-true: The Hendrick organization has to be one of the classiest in NASCAR racing today, the equipment they provide is top notch, was Vickers not personally hand picked by Ricky Hendrick to take over his ride, didn't Vickers recently sign a contract extension that would have seen him with Hendrick through 2009? Wouldn't any driver kill for a seat in a Hendrick car? Has Brian lost his marbles? Rumor has it, Brian is looking at replacing Dale Jarrett in the 88 car when Dale goes to work for Michael Waltrip in a Toyota next season.
Now I know Vickers is nuts, doesn't he know they drive Ford's over at Robert Yates Racing! When was the last time a Yates car won a race or a championship? The two Yates cars currently sit in 17th and 20th in the Nextel points standings, does Vickers think he can do better in a Ford.
Brian's own teammates are in 1st, 9th and 10th.
Aren't his odds better staying where he is? What ever happened to loyalty? Vickers has been treated like one of Rick Hendricks own; he even lived with them for a while.
They have done so much for his career provided him with a vehicle to capture a Busch Series Championship and a sweet ride in Nextel Cup.
Now after a little more than two years, he's ready to throw in the towel.
I don't get it! Vickers has the support of a great team owner, a long term deal, the best equipment and sponsors, why give it up? The other part of this equation is also baffling.
A potential replacement for Vickers is rumored to be Casey Mears.
Here we have another young guy with a pretty good multy car team and he's looking around.
Mears is currently in 12th place and having a great season so far, at any time he could win a race and I predict he'll make the chase too.
So why leave? At least in Mears' case I understand why he's looking; it's Hendricks Motorsports baby! Not that Chip Ganassi is not a good place to be, again, they've been pretty good to Mears.
I don't really mean to get down on Vickers, I like him and would rather see him stay with Hendrick.
He's a talented young driver whom I feel (strongly) would do better by sticking it out with his current team for a few more years.
As for Dale Jarrett, he should do the Toyota thing for one or two years and then retire.
Dale has had some great years, but I think it's time to hang up the helmet and pick up a microphone (just like Rusty Wallace).
Besides I may actually start liking him when he's not driving a Ford and he'll probably finish better next season.
Finally, Casey Mears; I guess if Vickers was to leave to be just another Ford driver, I wouldn't object to much.
Mears is also a great young driver and maybe with better equipment he'll win a few races and possibly a championship.
The key is to stick around long enough to see how things work out.
Surely Brian has friends and family that care for him enough to give him a slap up-side the head.
Somebody, give that boy a shake and bring him back to reality, what is he thinking? So stop me when I mention anything un-true: The Hendrick organization has to be one of the classiest in NASCAR racing today, the equipment they provide is top notch, was Vickers not personally hand picked by Ricky Hendrick to take over his ride, didn't Vickers recently sign a contract extension that would have seen him with Hendrick through 2009? Wouldn't any driver kill for a seat in a Hendrick car? Has Brian lost his marbles? Rumor has it, Brian is looking at replacing Dale Jarrett in the 88 car when Dale goes to work for Michael Waltrip in a Toyota next season.
Now I know Vickers is nuts, doesn't he know they drive Ford's over at Robert Yates Racing! When was the last time a Yates car won a race or a championship? The two Yates cars currently sit in 17th and 20th in the Nextel points standings, does Vickers think he can do better in a Ford.
Brian's own teammates are in 1st, 9th and 10th.
Aren't his odds better staying where he is? What ever happened to loyalty? Vickers has been treated like one of Rick Hendricks own; he even lived with them for a while.
They have done so much for his career provided him with a vehicle to capture a Busch Series Championship and a sweet ride in Nextel Cup.
Now after a little more than two years, he's ready to throw in the towel.
I don't get it! Vickers has the support of a great team owner, a long term deal, the best equipment and sponsors, why give it up? The other part of this equation is also baffling.
A potential replacement for Vickers is rumored to be Casey Mears.
Here we have another young guy with a pretty good multy car team and he's looking around.
Mears is currently in 12th place and having a great season so far, at any time he could win a race and I predict he'll make the chase too.
So why leave? At least in Mears' case I understand why he's looking; it's Hendricks Motorsports baby! Not that Chip Ganassi is not a good place to be, again, they've been pretty good to Mears.
I don't really mean to get down on Vickers, I like him and would rather see him stay with Hendrick.
He's a talented young driver whom I feel (strongly) would do better by sticking it out with his current team for a few more years.
As for Dale Jarrett, he should do the Toyota thing for one or two years and then retire.
Dale has had some great years, but I think it's time to hang up the helmet and pick up a microphone (just like Rusty Wallace).
Besides I may actually start liking him when he's not driving a Ford and he'll probably finish better next season.
Finally, Casey Mears; I guess if Vickers was to leave to be just another Ford driver, I wouldn't object to much.
Mears is also a great young driver and maybe with better equipment he'll win a few races and possibly a championship.
The key is to stick around long enough to see how things work out.
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