Veterans vs. Rookies?

Question

Why is it when Junior or any of the other veteran type drivers (Jeff, Tony, Jimmie, etc) if they are having trouble with a car and falling back to fifth they are struggling but if it is a rookie or someone who normally doesn't run well and falls back to 5th they are doing amazing?

Answer 1

The answer is in your question lol. It's because those guys don't normally run up there. Guys like Stewart, Johnson, and Gordon are past champions and have more wins than a lot of these rookies have starts. They are expected to run up front and when they don't there's usually a reason.

Answer 2

Because it further proves that even when Jr has the best car and setup on the track he still can't win, and young guys like Allmendinger have been kicking his @ss lately in lesser equipment.

Answer 3

Mostly it's the commentators trying to feel smart and intelligent and it's not working....lol

and I agree, you answered your own question

Answer 4

you answered yourself

Answer 5

I think you answered your own question.

Anytime a driver does something that is not the usual, they will mention it. Good or bad.