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Live blog: Jeff Gordon scores historic win at Atlanta

He snapped a tie with Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip for third on the career victory list. Petty (200) and Pearson (105) are the only drivers with more wins than Gordon(85), who received a special plaque from NASCAR during the victory ceremony in front of the main grandstand.

Nascar needs him,Earnhardt,Jr. and Tony Stewart to win more to keep Nascar interest with fans imo.
 
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I used to not like him but I've found myself cheering for him lately. On the way home I was listening to the end of the races and I was hoping JJ wouldn't beat him.
 
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utfantilidie said:
Live blog: Jeff Gordon scores historic win at Atlanta

He snapped a tie with Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip for third on the career victory list. Petty (200) and Pearson (105) are the only drivers with more wins than Gordon(85), who received a special plaque from NASCAR during the victory ceremony in front of the main grandstand.

Nascar needs him,Earnhardt,Jr. and Tony Stewart to win more to keep Nascar interest with fans imo.
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I would have to agree with that last statement. Particularly Earnhardt.
 
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NASCAR is is going to have to learn how to make a go of it without Dale Jr. I don't think he's going to win again.
 
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doozer said:
NASCAR is is going to have to learn how to make a go of it without Dale Jr. I don't think he's going to win again.
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You must not be aware of 2012 new rule where any car with a number that is the same when turned around and turned upside down gets a lap lead on the field.

That still probably won't help, but Reutimann, Hamlin, and McMurray are ecstatic.
 
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doozer said:
NASCAR is is going to have to learn how to make a go of it without Dale Jr. I don't think he's going to win again.
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This.

He has always had arguably the best equipment in the cup, but really hasn't come good. I really only think Hendricks actually re-signed him for his marketing prowess.
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Nerd-Vol said:
This.

He has always had arguably the best equipment in the cup, but really hasn't come good. I really only think Hendricks actually resigned him for his marketing prowess.
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Ya thinks!
 
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doozer said:
NASCAR is is going to have to learn how to make a go of it without Dale Jr. I don't think he's going to win again.
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I wouldn't say he's not gonna win another race. He's got 24 restrictor plate races over the life of his contract. He's bound to win one of 'em.
 
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I wouldn't mind seeing Jr. win a race, but I get sick and tired of hearing about how he's "turned things around" every time he strings together a couple of semi-good finishes. His fans cling to false hopes with every car he passes, which isn't many. Kinda sad.

And back on the topic of a driver that IS good. Congrats to Jeff. I couldn't stand him back when he won every other week, but I'm glad to see him win now.
 
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SyxxSynse said:
I wouldn't mind seeing Jr. win a race, but I get sick and tired of hearing about how he's "turned things around" every time he strings together a couple of semi-good finishes. His fans cling to false hopes with every car he passes, which isn't many. Kinda sad.

And back on the topic of a driver that IS good. Congrats to Jeff. I couldn't stand him back when he won every other week, but I'm glad to see him win now.
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I am getting that way too. I like the way Jeff races, and he has always seemed like a genuinely good guy. Same deal with Jimmie Johnson.
 
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I' ok with Gordon. Not my favorite but I don't dislike him. I would have to see Johnson perform at a high level without Knaus before I'm sold on him.
 
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jhen713 said:
I' ok with Gordon. Not my favorite but I don't dislike him. I would have to see Johnson perform at a high level without Knaus before I'm sold on him.
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Yeah he has only won five champs in a row, happens all the time. Knaus is a big part of the equation, but no one has won more than three, Johnson is for real.
 
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Used to hate Gordon, but I don't mind him anymore. If he were to start winning like he used to, I'm sure I would go back to my hatred of him.
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rbroyles said:
Yeah he has only won five champs in a row, happens all the time. Knaus is a big part of the equation, but no one has won more than three, Johnson is for real.
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I know.... But untill him and Knaus seperate I can give Knaus all the credit if I want to.:p
 
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jhen713 said:
I know.... But untill him and Knaus seperate I can give Knaus all the credit if I want to.:p
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Since Dale,Jr fans put all the blame on the crew chief(s), I guess the same logic can be used, if you want to. Not to say it is good logic.
 
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I think once I came back out 30+ laps down I would have had to finish the job. It worked out in the long run though. He helped Jr get his lap back by bringing out a caution.
 
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Would like to see Jeff get his 5th Championship this year. Best chance in quite awhile. If someome gets 2 wins in the final 10 and stays in the top 10 the rest of the way they win it all.
 
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TennesseeFan07 said:
Off topic, but I didn't want to start a new Gordon thread. Jeff and Harvick shared a few jabs about last week's race. I think Jeff has a great point.

Gordon calls Harvick's Richmond win 'fishy' - NASCAR - Yahoo! Sports
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I agree, that does sound very suspect. Mainly anytime you say "we don't need a caution," people are pulling strings.

I agree with Jeff on this, poor form on the part of Harvick's team.

Sorry to get off topic, but I really used to like Harvick, he races hard but he seems to have turned into a prick in the years I was not paying attention to NASCAR.
 
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