Tony Stewart wins at Daytona

[Rusty27]

Best part of my week-end!


Tony Stewart celebrates his second consecutive Pepsi 400 victory. Credit: CIA Stock Photo
Smoke catches fireDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Tony Stewart's slump is over, his shoulder is fine and his fence-climbing is as good as ever.
His moves in a mosh pit leave something to be desired.
Stewart was back to his on-track dominance and off-track hijinks, winning at Daytona International Speedway by charging to the lead with two laps to go Saturday night. He then celebrated with his trademark climbing of the fence, but made the mistake of jumping into the crowd -- where he found himself overwhelmed by rowdy fans.
He had to be rescued by his crew and several NASCAR officials, who cleared a path through the mob for the beloved NASCAR champion.
"I made the mistake of going down the ladder," he said. "I thought there was a gate there. I didn't find the gate and was in the mosh pit for a while."
But Stewart, who started climbing fences with this race last year, wasn't going to disappoint the expectant crowd.
"There was no way I was going to let those race fans down," he said. "It started here ... I was either going to get all the way up or I was going to fall off and fall on my butt. But I wasn't going to stop."

[BtownJay]

I don't like when Tony Stewart wins. He's much more likely to punch someone after a loss.

[Rusty27]

Nah,he hasn't done that in a few years. He will pay you back on the track though.

[Gunnerman]

So what woulda happened if jumped into a nest of fans who didn't like him?

[Rusty27]

Wouldn't be such a case. Now someone like Jeff Gordon might have had a problem in there.

[Gunnerman]

OK, here's a question, why do so many dislike Jeff Gordon?

I was watching the Formula 1 US Grand Prix and Gordon came into the commentators booth for a spell and he sounded really well spoken and knowledgeable about all forms of racing.

[Rusty27]

Originally Posted by Gunnerman

OK, here's a question, why do so many dislike Jeff Gordon?

I was watching the Formula 1 US Grand Prix and Gordon came into the commentators booth for a spell and he sounded really well spoken and knowledgeable about all forms of racing.

3 reasons
1. He doesn't fit the Nascar image.He's a California pretty boy with a outward feminine side.
2.He a constant whiner in the car and has a reputation for doing back to other drivers the same things he whines about.
3.Success.Combine the two above with all the success he has had and you have a formula for hatred.

[Gunnerman]

So what is the NASCAR "Image"?

[Rusty27]

Originally Posted by Gunnerman

So what is the NASCAR "Image"?

It used to be pretty much tough talking southern redneck.Now days I would say as long as you just don't act gay. The only drivers that don't really fit in these days are Jeff Gordon, Kyle Bush and to a lesser extent Jimmy Johnson.
All drive on the same team.