I am a Dale Jr. fan and I say the fault was 50/50. Judging by his interview it sounded like he didn't know Vickers was a lap down too. I understand why Vickers went to block him because he wanted the Lucky Dog, but Junior was coming up faster than what he was going -- given there was what 75 laps to go I think Vickers should have gotten his butt out of the way. Then again, I might have some pent up animosity toward the guy since he wrecked Junior and Johnson at Talledega a few years ago and the guy had it coming.
Like Junior or not he is one to always tell the truth. If he wrecks someone either on purpose or on accident he will call himself out on it on the radio and in interviews. When he has a crappy car, he lets people know he has a crappy car. He doesn't sugar coat much and that's why I do not think this hit was intentional. I believe he was frustrated as was I after his lack of talent in getting into the pit box today. I was impressed with him to go all the way from last to up to 6th only to throw it away by being an inch over the line. I'm sure the frustration got in the way of judgment and it ended up causing a big wreck.
And I agree Stewart and Busch are the biggest babies when it comes to them being wrecked. Even Saturday after Stewart won he was saying had Busch spun him out there would have been a price to pay. I dislike Busch the most and then rainbow twins even though they are teammates.
It's racing -- there are going to be crashes. It's part of the job. If you can't accept that you might be in a wreck, well then I think they are in the wrong profession.
As for the opening ceremonies -- oh. my. god. Take long enough!!? Keith Urban could have performed before they went to air for the fans. Had the race started at Noon or 1 PM we would have gotten the whole race in. As I flipped back and forth I said with the clouds they are going to run into rain -- I just knew it.
Digger Cam -- could we be more childish? What moron came up with that? I know a lot of kids watch racing, but it's not for Digger. I think Digger is for DW to keep him entertained. I see no point in having that cartoon pop up. It's annoying and I
love cartoons.
I watched my first race when Dale Sr. dyed. I'm not a die hard fan by any means. Went to the Vegas race last year, but the minute football season starts my love for Dale Jr. has to wait until February. At times I'll DVR the race when I am watching football, but most likely won't watch it. I love the Cowboys more than Dale Jr.
