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04-07-2011, 05:32 PM
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| | All VOL !!!
Join Date: Jul 2009  Location: Nashville, TN
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| Why do you like....?
Who is your favorite driver, and how did they become your favorite? I'll start...
I like Carl Edwards, and chose him for several reasons 4 years ago. I used to be a Mark Martin fan, followed him until he started going back and forth with his career. So I chose another Ford driver from the same stable. I also wanted to follow someone that raced in both Series, and someone that seemed to be genuinely nice, but aggressive on the track. so I decided on Cousin Carl. Just looking to hear some stories, and please no bashing on people. | 
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04-07-2011, 06:50 PM
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| | VN's Propaganda Minister
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brighton, TN
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| Mark Martin.
When I started watching Nascar I was real young so I went by my favorite paint scheme. Turns out I loved the old #6 Valvoline car and that's who I decided to support then and still support now. Moving to Hendrick Motorsports was the best thing to happen for him. | 
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04-07-2011, 07:32 PM
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| | You've made contact...
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Murphy, NC
Posts: 2,173
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| Wow. Both of the first two stories are a combination of mine. I started pulling for Mark Martin because I really liked that red, white and blue Valvoline car. Then I became a fan of the driver more than the car and sponsor (obviously, since I powered through the Viagra years and all the jokes that came with it). I still pull for Mark mostly, but since his career is winding down I started cheering for Carl Edwards from the same Roush stable. I like Carl because he is a great driver and is great with the fans. | |
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04-07-2011, 07:40 PM
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| | VN's Propaganda Minister
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brighton, TN
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| I really don't have a driver yet for when Mark finally hangs it up. | |
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04-07-2011, 10:39 PM
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| | Give me 3 more!!!
| Kevin Harvick and Dale Earnhardt Jr., and I believe everyone knows why. I've been a Bayne fan since middle school, also.
I don't mind Tony Stewart or the two Dale Jr. protege's.
I'm more of a fan of the competiton than I am particular drivers. I will pretty much pull for anyone not named Carl Edwards, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, or JPM.
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04-08-2011, 01:50 AM
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| | Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol, Birthplace of country music, TN
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| Rather than list favorite drivers, I would prefer to list what I would like to see happen. 1.) Mark Martin win the Sprint Cup, and at least the Daytona 500. 2.) Bobby Labonte and Ken Schrader win one more race. Regan Smith, David Ragan, A J Allmendinger, Marcus Ambrose, Dave Blaney, Casey Mears, Paul Menard, and David Gilliand win a race. I would like to see Juan Pablo win an oval race. | |
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04-08-2011, 08:10 AM
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| | This We'll Defend
Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 46,143
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| Kyle Busch
A. Because he drives for JGR, which is why I like and still follow Smoke.
B. That boy can drive.
C. A lot of people don't like him. | |
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04-08-2011, 10:33 AM
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| | Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville
Posts: 7,444
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| Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson
I told this on here before but I became a fan of Gordon because my two drivers at the time were Rusty Wallace and Richard Petty. Richard retired and Rusty switched to a Ford (now I wouldn't care but that seemed important when I was 14 back in 1994). I couldn't pull for a Ford so I went with Jeff in his first full year before he ever won a race. When Jimmie joined Hendrick to drive the Lowes car, the angle was more about him being "Jeff's driver" since Jeff has a stake in that car. Since he drove for my favorite driver I also pulled for Jimmie. I prefer Jeff winning over Jimmie between the two but usually pull for the one in contention if one guy isn't. | |
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04-08-2011, 12:31 PM
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| | Vol 4 Life!
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport, Tn
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| Kyle Busch, mostly because everyone hates him & I loved when he was being a smart ass to the fans. No matter what anyone wants to say the kid can drive & he is one of the most talented drivers in the series. You can put him & Tony in about anything & they will win.
I also like Bayne b/c he is from Knoxville & he is the hometown kid, he has alot of potential. | |
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04-08-2011, 09:47 PM
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| | Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: warren ar
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| Larry Dixon, BobTasca III, and Brad Personette. | |
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04-08-2011, 09:52 PM
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| | Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tullahoma
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Originally Posted by Burhead  Mark Martin.
When I started watching Nascar I was real young so I went by my favorite paint scheme. Turns out I loved the old #6 Valvoline car and that's who I decided to support then and still support now. Moving to Hendrick Motorsports was the best thing to happen for him. | Same here, but I wasn't "real young". When MM hangs it up I will quit watching. I was fortunate to see him win twice in person (talladega) Posted via VolNation Mobile | |
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04-09-2011, 09:31 PM
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| | This We'll Defend
Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Columbia, SC
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Originally Posted by vols_fan_68 Same here, but I wasn't "real young".When MM hangs it up I will quit watching.I was fortunate to see him win twice in person (talladega)
Posted via VolNation Mobile | Why? I don't get it. That's like saying when Derek Jeter retires I'll stop watching baseball. Doesn't make sense to me | |
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04-09-2011, 09:56 PM
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| | ...stay frosty.
| Fav Driver: Kenseth, Matt
Ford guy.. Needed a new guy after Rusty.
I appreciate his heartless demeanor and driving style.
John Force for NHRA.
Ford guy ...but I was a fan of his when he was driving Oldsmobile's.
Sat next to me during a race in Memphis, we made fun of Cruz Pederegon's hair.
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04-10-2011, 12:19 AM
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| | Bring Back Lane
Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Johnson City, TN
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| Tony Stewart.
Dad used to be his pilot and he really is a great guy off track and away from competition | |
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04-10-2011, 10:12 AM
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| | Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Tennessee Vol Country!
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| Matt Kenseth!!
Hubby is a Ford fan and a Mark Martin fan. I needed a driver to pull for back in 2001, so he told me about Mark's "apprentice", Matt Kenseth. I started reading about him and following him and have been HOOKED ever since! He's very smart, a great racer, and believe it or not, very funny! I'm a one driver kind of girl and for me it is all about Matt.
Well, except now here comes Ross... lol 
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