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He probably wanted Keselowski in the car, and, obviously, did not get his way..

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Again, it seems like alot of people always seems to twist & manipluate things on here. It is just pathetic.

Jason, I don't try to "stir" things with Jr. issues. I just say what I think, and move on.

From what he said about Jr., that is the first thing that came to my mind. I am probably wrong, but that's what I thought, and figured I'd put it out there.

But I guess that when it comes to Jr., if its anything that maybe construed as negative, I should just keep my opinions to myself. I've never wanted to ruffle any feathers, I've been here long enough, and I'd never want to start something that could get out of hand. And I didn't think that that comment warranted being called "pathetic" or "manipulative". I just want to be in good graces.

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"Failure is not an option." -Apollo 13
"Life is a team sport." -Hendrick Marrow Foundation
"Never talk about politics or Dale Jr. in mixed company...you'll always offend someone..."
"Starting in 2004, NASCAR eliminated the season long Cup Series Championship. Now they crown the driver who was good enough for 7 months....but awesome in just 3."
"WHOSE HOUSE IS THIS?"


Jeff Gordon (6-Time Champion): '95, '97, '98, '01, '04, '07
Jimmie Johnson (2-Time Champion): '06, '09

I was not necessarily talking about your comment/opinion....this time. Even though if he was not for Mark Martin being the driver of the #5 full time, he would not have attended the News Conference with Jimmie Johnson as the only two Hendrick drivers to be there. He knows Brad needs more time in the Nationwide Series & probably would want him in his own Cup car if he decides to move up to that series at some point.

However, everybody needs to understand that no flaming of any driver will be allowed. This will not turn into a place where every other thread gets locked because of a lack of repsect for any driver. I have read a few threads where it could have easily have turned into that.

Okay, Jason. I just took it to pertain to my comment because you posted right after me, and you and I have had our back and forths about Jr., before.

But I totally agree with your statement. We don't want to end up locking thread after thread because of arguments.

We cool?

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"Failure is not an option." -Apollo 13
"Life is a team sport." -Hendrick Marrow Foundation
"Never talk about politics or Dale Jr. in mixed company...you'll always offend someone..."
"Starting in 2004, NASCAR eliminated the season long Cup Series Championship. Now they crown the driver who was good enough for 7 months....but awesome in just 3."
"WHOSE HOUSE IS THIS?"


Jeff Gordon (6-Time Champion): '95, '97, '98, '01, '04, '07
Jimmie Johnson (2-Time Champion): '06, '09

I was just really surprised by Jr.'s interview. Granted he might have been disappointed about stubbing his toe or something right before the reporter walked up, but I would have expected news like Martin joining the team he drives for to be received a little more...optomism?

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Again, if he was not for Mark being there why would he attend the Press Conference, why would he been seen talking & laughing with Mark during qualifying...why must people persist to read more into it than what there is, is the better question to ask here.

I'm not reading into anything, I'm just saying I was surprised at Jr.'s interview is all.

Is there anything to Jr.'s reaction? Probably not.

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"What kind of man would live in a world where there is no daring? I don't believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all." -- Charles Lindberg

Originally Posted by DaveyFan28

EDIT: WOW! In an interview just now, Dale Jr. did not AT ALL seem happy about having Martin as a teammate next year. It looked like the baby of the family just learned he wouldn't be the baby anymore. He was struggling to find the proper words to say on TV, but his whole demeanor & tone said he's pretty disappointed about this move. That was sure interesting...

Originally Posted by DaveyFan28

I was just really surprised by Jr.'s interview. Granted he might have been disappointed about stubbing his toe or something right before the reporter walked up, but I would have expected news like Martin joining the team he drives for to be received a little more...optomism?

It seems to me like you reading more into it.

So Jr. did not do a cartwheel & the famous Carl Edwards backflip when the reporter asked him for his opinion. Who knows what was on his mind at the time. Jeff Gordon didn't act overly optimistic either when he was asked about it....he had answered in his same subdued voice. Like I said, if Jr. was not supportive & for Mark coming over, he would not have been at the conference & been seen laughing & talking to Mark during qualifying. Period, no story.

If Jr was not for Martin driving for Hendrick next year I don't think he would because Mr. Hendrick listens to his drivers and wouldn't bring in a driver someone didn't get along with.

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