Whats holding Dale JR. back?

Question

SO first off I'm a busch fan but i like JR. there is no other on the track that has his attitude or his personality, but what is holding him back.

We all know he has the talent to win, and he is in one of the best teams in NASCAR. He's running up front in most the races, and i know he is third in points, he also has a pit crew that can put him out in front, they have a couple times this year, but is it Tony JR, that's holding him back.... IF he had someone like Zippy, or Chad what could he be capable of.... and I'm not saying tony jr is a bad crew chief, but it has to be something.. What do you guys think

Answer 1

Jr. is basically an above average driver in a very good car that is competing with great drivers in very good cars.  IMHO, Hendricks actually took a step down in talent when the let Kyle B. go and signed Dale.  Looking at next year for HMS, the addition of Martin makes Jr. the 4th best driver on that team.

Answer 2

i think he doesnt communicate whats wrong with the car well enough with tony jr to make changes and keep up with the track

Answer 3

The guy is 3rd in points and something is holding him back?  He's having a pretty dam good year if you ask me.  Not too mention he's won a race and if your name isn't Carl or Kyle thats not something happening much this season.  If anything he's had a few bad luck situations and maybe an unnecessary penalty or two but aside from that I'd say this is a successful year for him.  

Answer 4

My dad says he got the fear of god put in him when he got burnt really bad in that crash. And that he hasn't been as good of a driver since then.

Answer 5

I agree that Dale needs Tony Sr back. He has not been as good without Tony Sr. Tony Jr needs to concentrate on the Nationwide series.

Answer 6

He should have checked his EGO at the front door at DEI, worked out his differences instead of making demands, stayed with Tony SR and he would still be winning races.  No crew chief will help someone from making dumb mistakes on the track.  No other crew chief would put up with his bullsh.t on the radio as well.  He has issues and quite frankly he was better as the top man at DEI.  He made a dumb move and right now his stats are showing again that he is no better at HMS then he was at DEI.  

Just calling it as I see it.

Answer 7

Tony Jr makes the wrong adjustments on the cars and Dale Jr does not communicate that well with him as to the problems he is having.  I vote to get Tony Sr back as crew chief, they were a great combination.

Answer 8

...his skill...

Answer 9

I think we also get this question once a week to.  Look at how much better he is doing this year compared to last.  I am not even a Jr fan, I just love his attitude.  If I had to come up with the answer it would be called Luck would be holding him back.

Answer 10

a lack of talent...just kidding...  

Answer 11

If Jr is the 4th best driver on the team then why is he the one that is highest in the points????

The only thing holding Jr back is his ability to communicate to his crew what needs to be adjusted on his car later in the race.

Answer 12

Lack of talent is Jr's problem.

Answer 13

I think it's the team, particularly the crew chief, Tony Eury Jr. Junior needs to get back Tony Eury Sr., the combo was great.

Answer 14

What's holding him back??

Lack of talent. He's in NASCAR to sell merchandise.

Answer 15

Not enough skill behind the wheel.

Answer 16

he is not holding back he is trying to be as bad as Kyle Petty and .. so far so good..

Answer 17

expectation is holding him back if that is what it is called, I do not think he is being held back, I do think that the expectations are so totally out of control that any driver would have trouble living up to them

Answer 18

Simple answer...he's holding himself back.  

Answer 19

I really don't think he is being held back he just needs to communicate more.