37 Comments on Share Your Opinion on Martinsville

marcel on


as for JR. I said in a previous comment, some racers are harder on equipment than others and some can drive better.Nobody wants to see a caution flag on the last lap unless it would be a green, white checker restart, for which I’m not sure in this case.

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Diane on


Well I feel that the reason Jr has had so many problems is that he is getting all the left overs from the other team drivers. The other 3 have good running cars and tires and here Jr has
bad tires, engines etc.
Its like the other members dont want him to raise to the top and maybe give them competition. And his crew chiefs are ones that
just are there to sit in the seat and dont want
to make decisions. But thats just my thought.

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Bill Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 12:50 am

Jr. is getting the same equipment as all the other drivers for Hendrick Motor Sports. He is just having bad racing luck.

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4EVER3 on


Be glad if Jr. Starts having some good luck anytime soon!The race,Just hard short track racing.Congrats to Denny Hamlin,Good race!

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AZomah on


I watch and listen to Jr. on track pass. I pull up the dash board part and that allows me to watch 2 drivers at once. Jr. did not use his brakes anymore than the other drivers that I watched did. Jr. told the cc that he did not like the brakes. He was one of the few having brake problems. As for the cc, engineers, and HMS, I am toooo angry to respond politely.

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sharon Reply:
October 26th, 2009 at 9:28 pm

I TOTALLY agree I was listening @ the track too…trust me those pretty boys @ Hendrick would not wanna hear it

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Smoky Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 12:07 pm

Junior is just a marketing tool for HMS. I knew this when they hired him and it’s painfully obvious now.

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Doowah on


You people need to get a grip. JR is getting the same equipment as everybody else. Rick Hendricks has no reason to do otherwise. Why would he hire JR and pay him such an outreagous amount of money and then give him inferior equipment? I think you are getting just a little bit paranoid.

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tom Reply:
October 26th, 2009 at 5:02 pm

i am a jr fan but as long as hendricks has been in racing whether it be 2 teams or 4 teams there has always been one soso team and the rest good i guess jr got the short straw an got what was left over from the good stuff just my thoughts check it out if in doubt

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AZomah Reply:
October 26th, 2009 at 5:55 pm

I agree, from less than quality valve springs to everything else.

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Smoky Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 12:10 pm

MARKETING MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Most popular and loved driver brings in all kinds of sponsors. Let’s see Dupont wanted to scale back so….National Guard goes on Jeffie’s car. Kellogg’s and Carquest are leaving so guess what Markie gets Go Daddy! Pepsico becomes more front and center as well. This is why I said when he announced he was going to HMS he’d regret it. The same with Stewart. He’s the second most popular driver so it’s obvious Big Boy Rick wanted some more sponsors.

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maggie taylor on


So sick of Johnson. I dont wont to watch the race anymore, There is no way someone could win as much as he does.

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NORM (CANADA) Reply:
October 26th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

I QUESTION THE WAY JIMMY GETS THE RUN BEFORE THE FLAG COMES DOWN FOR RESTARTS ?DOES HE JUMP THE GUN OR WHAT ? HE SEEMS TO ALWAYS GET THE LEAD, HAS NASCAR WATCHED THE TIMING OR IS IT ALWAYS 100% RIGHT THAT JIMMY GETS A LEAD WEN THE FLAG COMES DOWN ?? I KNOW JOHNSON IS A GREAT DRIVER & POSSIBLY THE BEST BUT I QUESTION HIS RACE STARTS ? IS THERE ANY CHEETING GOING ON, OR AM I BLIND. HE SEEMS TO GET IN FRONT ALWAYS ?? LETS REVIEW THE STARTER FLAG ? OK

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Carolyn D. on


Finally, we got to watch some racing! Someone tell Jeff Gordon to quit whining. Montoya did nothing to him that he has not done to Montoya and others. AS for Jr., if it was not for bad luck, he would not have any luck at all. I agree that Nascar is very inconsistent when calling cautions.

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Frank on


I can no longer watch a complete race. I guess that Martinsville was as close to exciting as it’s going to get. You have a bunch of whining, overpaid, spoiled brats. They are paid incredible money, travel in $10MM private jets and sleep in 1MM motor homes. And bitch.
As far as the caution flag controversy, Nascar will manage the racing any way they want. Too much heat from fans and the network to give Johnson a chance to win another one. And about JR’s bad luck. There can only be so many coincedences. I know that Hendricks is respected but if you think he would do no wrong, you better look back about 10 years and you will be educated.

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Marilyn Reply:
October 26th, 2009 at 11:26 pm

You are so right about Hendrick! He don’t care if Jr wins or not, he has the most popular driver and is raking in the dough! You don’t have the LUCK (bad) Jr has had all year and there not be something or someone in the wrong!

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Smoky Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 12:12 pm

I feel the same way.How to get sponsors? Stop treating the drivers like prima donnas. Yes we all know Mr. Hendrick is a felon.

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larry burrell on


IT IS NOT THE FIRST TIMME JG CRYING ABOUT HIM
AND JJ THEY WENT CRYING ABOUT JR UNTIL THEY GOT
HIS ENGINEER . CRY BABY JJ IS GOING TO GET THE
BEST. WHILE HE IS THE MONEY MAN BUT LET’T WAIT
UNTIL HE WANTS THAT BIG SALARY RAISE AND LISTEN
TO JG CRY THEN. I USED TO THANK JJ WAS A DECENT
DRIVER UNTIL HE AND JG WENT CRYING TO RICK.
RICK YOU BETTER HAVE DEEP POCKETS.

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Rose on


Montoya is just like Kyle nothing but a cry baby if he doesn’t win too bad for him. Jr will come back next year better than ever, just wait and see

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Rick Moss on


I, like so many think Jr. is getting “leftovers” as far as parts. How many times has he started out and moved to the front only for his car to go sour and start slidding backwards. I’d love to see Jr. hook-up with Richard Childress and Tony Eury Sr. then you’d hear a lot more whining about Jr, only it would be from winning !!!

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Mavis on


The one thing I liked about the race is that their was no dominant driver all through the race. That made it more interesting and made you wonder what group of drivers would be up front next. I suppose it was all due to pit strategy. I felt bad for Jr. Seeing it was a new car and they didn’t get much practice I figured it came down to something being wrong with the car. I’m not sure how that could cause a bead to melt but if there was a brake problem or something like that it might be possible.

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HoneyOne on


Ahhhh, Haaaa, I think there is something fishy going on with Jr’s car. Somebody knows something….but no one is talking. Jeff is a cry baby..always was and still is…always will be…That’s they way to act when you are spoiled. Nascar…look at the last 30 seconds of the tape in the race…..

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Janie on


Jeff Gordon is part owner of Jimmy car so why does he try to out race him on the double file start off. He would make more money to finish second it seems to me.As for Jr bless his heart, he has the worst luck . I think someone on his team don’t like him.Two flat tires the same day .Something is not right.

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linda bobbitt on


I hated Jr. had a bad day.it seams like something happens ever week with him.but he is still my favorite driver.I was glad Jimmy Johnson didnt win.that was a thrill for me seeing denny hamlin win. at least it didnt seem like a rerun,like ever week does.I was even wanting kyle bush to win!! not.

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NASCAR FAN--JR.LOGANO-MARTIN on


THIS IS JUST LIKE ANYTHING ELSE. I HAVE SEEN GOOD HIGH SCHOOL I MEAN DEDICATE BOY AND GIRLS GET CUT OFF OF THEIR TEAM BECAUSE MONEY TALKS AND BULL —- WALKS. ITS NOT ALL ABOUT MONEY PHONY GLORY SEEKERS. NOT ENOUGH TIME TO TELL IT ALL. AMEN

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james on


I am 66 years old and have been a race fan for most of those years but i’m losing my interest i’m so sick of jj is all you hear from the mc’s and how great he is there are 42 other drivers out there that deserve some repect to. althought jj is a good driver but you can’t tell me they are not cheating and nascar over looks it. it’s so funny that cautions come out to help him and if he wins this champhionship you can’t tell me it is legal and if he does i will never attend another race or watch on t.v. nascar you have got away from old racing to money taiks and b.s. walks you need to think what you are doing to the sport that us oldly’s love. I know saftey is good but give all 43 drivers their dues not just the cheaters jj and you know they are doing it but like i said money talks b.s. walks but get a life if it wasn’t for us fans there would be no sport.

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Smoky Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 12:13 pm

Yes it gets old hearing all about Jimmie and Chad on the broadcasts. There are other drivers!

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Jeff K Dayton,Ohio on


I was at Martinsville on Sunday and have been a JR. fan since his Daddy passed.I have come to the conclusion that JR is not smart enough to tell his crew chief what the hell is wrong with his car.He told his crew chief one time that the car was junk and had no brakes.Put it in the notebook for the next driver next year.Lance also told JR to stay out on the last caution,Jr wanted 4 tires.Lance told him he was only racing 2 guys for position and it was not worth $1400 for 4 tires.At that point JR was just out there in the way.What he needs is a old school crew chief like HARRY Hyde.JR needs to bring is Nationwide team up and quite bitching.He showed his true redneck colors Sunday to all that had a scanner on his channel.Go TONY you are my new driver.

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barbara on


Jimmie Jonson is a good driver and HE HAS A GREAT CREW CHIEF AND THEY HAVE A GREAT CREW AND MOST IMPORTANT THEY ALL WORK AS A TEAM. They have they’re problems but get them corrected.
I feel Jr has had some bad experiences in other races some almost tragic, GIVE THE KID A BREAK. I also feel that his crew cheif should talk to Knaus, he’s not goona tell him everything but he will work with him, just like he did for the 5 team. They’ll come along but it’s not gonna happen overnite, JR JUST GIVE IT TIME.
As for Jeff, complaining it goes like this —-
what’s good for the goose is good for the gander, take it with a smile and get over it.
THERE’S NO BIGGER CRY BABIES THAN KYLE BUSH, AND EDWARDS….grammy 67
GO JIMMIE AND KNAUS AND TEAM ALLLLLL HENDRICKS
Also, how did a TOYOTA win—–NASCAR LET THEM
BY NOT HAVING A CAUTION,NOW THAT’S STRAIGHT UP
CHEATING AND THAT’S THE ONLY WAY GIBBS CAN WIN.

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barbara on


I would also like to say that this thing is called what
RACING
that means whoever and it doesn’t mean give me a break, it means who has the proper, best,etc equipment and team will succeed.
So like Rick Flair says
TO BE THE MAN —- YOU HAVE TO BEAT
THE MAN… grammy 67

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Rita on


I can’t understand why JJ, MM and JG can consistantly run in the top 10 while Junior sucks the rear. He is my favourite, never complains, never whines or cusses anyone out yet he can’t win a race..definately something smelly at HMS.. I’m in my loate 60′s and watched some of the greats and there never did seem to be the big differences in drivers as there is now. The COT car has got to go if we are to see decent racing again..I miss donuts on the doors by Dale. Safety should be first but these cookie cutter races are BORING. I didn’t even watch the end of the race and that has been a habit lately..no excitement..no racing at all..just the same few leading everyone else around and around and around the track. Come on NASCAR wake up you’re killing the sport.
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Marie on


Turned off the TV when Jr. started having problems. Ain’t gonna waste my time watching the likes of Denny Hamlin or his buddy Kyle Busch win a race; got better things to do.

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PAUL on


Jeff is the worlds greatest race car driver in the world,,,,,,,,,,,,just ask him he will tell you and NO ONE is supposed to challenge him on the track, oh yes, it is fine if he pushes and bumps but don’t do that to him, he can walk on water don’t you know. Wake up Jeff, there are 42 other MEN out there who can drive as well or better than you………….you need to realize this, you are not untouchable.

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AZomah Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 12:11 am

He only walks on water cuz he knows where the rocks are!

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larry matthews on


NOT MUCH!!!!!!!!!!

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Adrienne on


I really loved the race and I am very happy Denny Hamlin won. He deserved it. All NASCAR races are great except the ones that Jimmie wins.

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ron everhart on


Of course Hendrick team Johnson is cheating; starting with a well tuned traction control system…Don’t say it don’t happen; I can tell you from personal knowlege and experience at Saturday night tracks that traction control was used there by the big money boys along with titanium parts and other ingenious illegal engineering…..NASCAR has the capability to find and stop this kind of equipment but Hendrick’s financial support of the hall of fame among other perks gain him the freedom of cheating he needs…Not to mention Nascar’s falling ratings and the need to make new records for the Hendricks crews…

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