especialy with the whole jr. situation with DEI
2007-09-04 12:47:15 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
The same.
2007-09-09 23:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by Old Man 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Dale Earnhardt Sr. would be retired by now. Nascar, today, is not the sport that Sr. raced in. The drivers today wouldn't be able to compete with "any" of the drivers of Sr.'s generation. They didn't have all of the safety devices that are seen today. They really were driving in dangerous conditions. I was never a Dale fan, but I got to meet him once, in 1989 and found him to be a great person. He may have been hell on wheels, but he cared about the fans and his family. He would have let Jr. make his way and would have supported his decisions. DEI would be solidly run by the "Intimidator."
2007-09-08 14:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by Laura B 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Great question! I really miss him! My husband and I were watching "Dale" the other night, and we both commented on how different a race was when Dale was racing. The races were SO exciting to watch. I miss that. I don't think this whole thing with DEI would be going on right now if he was still around. He'd have control of his company, and it wouldn't be a Theresa issue. It's sad that things are going like this right now, but maybe it's meant to be. I really hate seeing Jr. going to another team, since DEI is something his father started. I ESPECIALLY don't want to see him going to race with Gordon and Johnson, since I don't like these two (no offense to anyone who does!) All in all, things would be different. I wish we could turn back time...
2007-09-09 13:15:56 · answer #3 · answered by Megan 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I like Tommy H's answer. No doubt all this DEI jazz would not be what it is. I was an Elliott fan but had a great deal of respect for Dale #3. Today I pull for his son and have since his Busch start and looked forward to father and son for a long time.
That ended that day and still saddens me but lifegoes on and although his dad is gone and he will never be the racer his dad was. (times have changed) Dale Jr is Dale and will leave his own mark. I believe his dad would be proud today.
2007-09-07 14:19:34 · answer #4 · answered by 88 Junebugs 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dale Jr. wouldn't be going anywhere. May have better insight on driving and car handling. Dad would be there for tips and guidance. Not sure if he would have as many fans as he does today. Most fans would be for Dale Sr. but still Like Dale Jr.
2007-09-11 01:01:13 · answer #5 · answered by snowflake 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF! Sr. was alive none of this would be happening No doubt in my mind. He was a true person about everything he did. The thing with Jr's stepmother wouldn't be happing. DEI is and always will be a family business, with Sr. name not her's. If you are a true fan why all the hassle?#3 wil never be forgotten and # 8 should of never been taken from Jr. period!!Fan since1976 proud of Jr. in everything he's doing. He is his own person just like his Dad Thank You #1 Fan in Sonoma County Calif
2007-09-04 13:25:33 · answer #6 · answered by Trish D 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Thanks for asking this question and for everyone who responded. I know that his death brought about much needed safety upgrades. I was not a fan until a few years after he died, but he was larger than life and a very smart business man. Too bad all this crap with Teresa is going on now. Rest assured that if Senior was still here Junior would be at DEI, driving the 8 and may have had a championship. I know that Michael misses him everyday as do all true NASCAR fans, whether they loved him or hated him. He was the face of the sport.
2007-09-04 15:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by Yurhynis 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
there would be no dei situation. sr would never let that woman run his boy off like that. i dont think he thought the whole thing through when he made his will out. maybe he just did'nt think it would end this way. dei with no dale driving. thats just wrong and i dont care how you are.
2007-09-12 06:43:32 · answer #8 · answered by lissaboren2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow this is a great question, I'm sure he would have retired by now if he were still alive, its just sad that it took his death for nascar to make all these safety improvements. I'm sure DEI would be a better organization with him alive,and Jr would probably have won a championsip already..
2007-09-09 10:50:27 · answer #9 · answered by Go Team Penske 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont think of so. I got here into the sport after SR exceeded yet i comprehend he wouldnt have supported the chase. a 36 race season is meant to be a 36 race season not race 26 situations then reset the criteria. as some distance because of the fact the COT i think of all human beings knew NASCAR mandatory to introduce a sparkling layout yet I dont think of the COT is what human beings had in strategies. i could have added to the old motor vehicle. greater beneficial the spoiler which might make greater beneficial race.
2016-11-14 05:12:25 · answer #10 · answered by heyder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dale sr had nothing to do with how nascar rules .
nascar is getting worst every season it all started with the c.o.t car and all the rule changes and fines they are charging the drivers and car owners .
i feel nascar will hang itself in the coming years cause the drivers and team owner will get tired if it and quit racing all together as you know a quite a few are retiring and the number is getting bigger as time goes by.
2007-09-11 22:24:19 · answer #11 · answered by carters759 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋