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18degrees
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 1021 Location: metro STL area, ILLINois
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Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:34 pm Post subject: If you could start a NASCAR team… |
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Let’s say, with Hendrick money. 3 car NASCAR team of drivers, in their prime, from any era… who would it be… and what is your reasoning?
Mario Andretti- to me, unquestionably the best race car driver ever, in any and all type of cars. He won in them all.
Mark Martin- smooth and intelligent, always seems to be around at the end unless the car broke or someone wrecked him. Some detractors may say that he never won a championship at the highest level, but his multiple ASA and IROC titles weigh over that to me.
Niki Lauda- very intelligent driver who knew what was needed to be done to make a car better. Knew how to win championships regardless of who he drove for. Definitely knew how to win.
Kyle Larson was another runner for the 3rd car. Knows how to drive any type of car and win in it. Same with AJ Foyt and Tony Stewart. That 3rd car was a tough call for me.
Please chime in… _________________ ON DECK/IN THE WORKS: too many started to list...
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sentsat71
Joined: 03 Feb 2018 Posts: 1237 Location: Fenton, IA
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Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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For now....I will lead off with:..
Parnelli Jones...
He was a standout in Midgets and sprints, as well as Indy cars He was also standout in the Trans Series driving for Bud Moore. Not sure of his USAC Stock Car Series back in the day, but given his talent and the right car owner, he cold have rivaled A. J. Foyt in NASCAR.
Add:
Fred Lorenzen
Lee Roy Yarbrough
Bobby Isaac
Steve Kinser
Sammy Swindell _________________ Ed. K
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Bob Hanner Site Administrator
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 92 Location: Omaha Nebraska
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Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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Buckshot Jones |
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Taz
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 141 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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Ricky Bobby |
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Dennis O Board Moderator
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 881 Location: Louisville, Ky.
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Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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I'll be serious....I will admit I considered Buckshot but I digress....
1. Tony Stewart
2. D.W.
3. Cale Yarborough
3a. Dan Gurney _________________ Dennis
Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity....... |
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gks1964
Joined: 01 Feb 2020 Posts: 263
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Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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David Pearson!!!!! |
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Gary66 Board Moderator
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 311 Location: Kannapolis,N.C.
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:15 am Post subject: |
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Junior Jackson, Steve Grayson and Ned Arp. |
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bangor boy
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 451
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Jeff Gordon, Richard Petty, Lewis Hamilton |
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odcics2
Joined: 09 Feb 2018 Posts: 283
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Petty, Pearson and Cale, the Dream Team!
The total wins in the top level series says it all. |
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Tom M. Board Moderator
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 606
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Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Bobby Allison, David Pearson, Dave MacDonald. |
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George Andrews
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 460
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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1st Team : Curtis Turner, Bobby Allison, Dale Earnhardt.
2nd Team : Herb Thomas, Darrell Waltrip, Jeff Gordon. |
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Razorback 46
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 455
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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The #27 Miller Lite Chevy would be driven by Rusty Wallace because of his knowledge of setups and the fact that he never backed down even from Earnhardt.
The #51 Rowdy Energy Chevy would be driven by Kyle Busch because of his sheer raw talent.
The #25 Red Baron Pizza Chevy would be driven by Ken Schrader because seriously, what COULDN'T that dude win races in? |
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Wild Bill 2
Joined: 19 Feb 2018 Posts: 117
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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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I'm gonna go with some west coast racers in their prime, in no Order.
1) Billy Foster (If the accident never happed)
2) Gary Kershaw
3) Hershel McGriff
4) Roy Smith
5) Roy Haslam
6) Ron Eaton
7) Don Harper
some others have slipped my mind. |
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George Andrews
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 460
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Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Wild Bill 2 wrote: | I'm gonna go with some west coast racers in their prime, in no Order.
1) Billy Foster (If the accident never happed)
2) Gary Kershaw
3) Hershel McGriff
4) Roy Smith
5) Roy Haslam
6) Ron Eaton
7) Don Harper
some others have slipped my mind. |
A good list, though I'd add :
Ray Elder
Jim Insolo
Bill Sedgwick
Mike Chase
Rick Carelli ( before his accident ) |
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Wild Bill 2
Joined: 19 Feb 2018 Posts: 117
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:46 am Post subject: |
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George Andrews wrote: | Wild Bill 2 wrote: | I'm gonna go with some west coast racers in their prime, in no Order.
1) Billy Foster (If the accident never happed)
2) Gary Kershaw
3) Hershel McGriff
4) Roy Smith
5) Roy Haslam
6) Ron Eaton
7) Don Harper
some others have slipped my mind. |
A good list, though I'd add :
Ray Elder
Jim Insolo
Bill Sedgwick
Mike Chase
Rick Carelli ( before his accident ) |
Like I said some slipped my mind
A whole lot of Left coast drivers could be added. |
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Shepard327
Joined: 12 Jun 2018 Posts: 77
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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my three teams would be in Toyota's ( the first 3-6 years in Cup cause they were throwing money into getting started).
Team 1 Mark Donahue with Jake Elder
Team 2 Junior Johnson with Herb Nab
Team 3 Wendell Scott with Hoss Ellington This would show what Wendell could do with a top tier car and not worrying about having to save the car to make the next race.
Man, I'm showing my age with these picks. |
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Henryjint
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 1976 Location: NY State's Hudson Valley
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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Shepard327 wrote: | my three teams would be in Toyota's ( the first 3-6 years in Cup cause they were throwing money into getting started).
Team 1 Mark Donahue with Jake Elder
Team 2 Junior Johnson with Herb Nab
Team 3 Wendell Scott with Hoss Ellington This would show what Wendell could do with a top tier car and not worrying about having to save the car to make the next race.
Man, I'm showing my age with these picks. |
Like those picks! _________________ Forum member since 10/25/2010 |
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RCB
Joined: 09 Mar 2020 Posts: 44
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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#1 David Pearson, a master at preserving his equipment and was a consistent winner on all types of tracks.
#2 Junior Johnson, a master mechanic and a guy that would take the cars to their limit.
#3 Ayrton Senna, would have to learn the weight transfer of the heavy cars, but as a talent, the greatest natural talent i ever saw. The road racing would be his domain.
Bobby Allison and Dale Earnhardt would be a certain winner in any situation also. Foyt and Stewart
too. |
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bangor boy
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 451
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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After today's unbelievable qualifying session in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Lewis Hamilton.
And two guys named Mo. |
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Hot Wheels
Joined: 11 Feb 2018 Posts: 175 Location: Gallipolis, Ohio
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 8:26 am Post subject: |
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bangor boy wrote: | After today's unbelievable qualifying session in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
Lewis Hamilton.
And two guys named Mo. |
_________________ Matt |
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volsfan
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 96 Location: Albany, Indiana
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 7:09 pm Post subject: list |
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so Earnhardt is on nobody's list? |
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volsfan
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 96 Location: Albany, Indiana
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 7:11 pm Post subject: list |
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my bad, I see George picked him |
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jh63fan
Joined: 10 Sep 2021 Posts: 362 Location: Tarheel State
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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I am staying with Cup guys:
Davey Allison - all he went through in the '92 season and should have won the championship.
David Pearson - highest winning percentage in nascar, drove for several teams and manufacturers. Got it done.
Jimmy Hensley - like Wendell Scott, never really had a chance in top notch Cup equipment. Put Earnhardt's car on the pole in Martinsville when Dale couldn't get to the track.
The last one gives away what my forum name means |
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Georgia22
Joined: 12 Nov 2021 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2022 10:49 am Post subject: |
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#1 David Pearson - Would probably have as many or more wins than Petty had he raced more. Awesome driver and a great man.
#2 Tim Richmond - Super talented guy who could drive anything. Who knows were he would have gone if he had not been taken so soon
#3 Dale Earnhardt - No list of NASCAR greats could ever be complete without mentioning this man right here!
These three guys right here in their prime on a Hendrick type team today would smoke the competition in my opinion. |
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