Why do drivers with boring personalities have more fans than drivers with lots of talent & big personalities?

Question

WOW Rackpurdue, what I find funny is that I didnt mention ANY names at all but you took it upon yourself to say that DALE JR was boring and untalented. And then at the same time you said that KYLE Busch is TALENTED and has a BIG personality. hahaah thats funny right there! I didnt think you would admit that considering I didnt say anybodys name at all and you took it upon yourself

Answer 1

Hmmm.....I don't think your statement holds that much truth to it. Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson have somewhat "vanilla" personalities, and they both have loads of talent.

If you mean "big personalities" as in cocky, arrogant, or even rude on occasion, then I guess Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart, and JPM would fit that bill. Except, Stewart is very popular and rightfullyso....blows your whole theory out of the water once again.

All in all, I would say your statement as a whole is false.

Answer 2

A great personality is not a pre-requisite for driving a racecar.  Some are more outgoing than others, and some are more reserved and quiet.  But talent is not equated with personality.

#1JRFan

Answer 3

i guess kyle busch has a 'big' personality in a pee wee herman kind of way. he's kind of a hero to dweebs who can't get laid. is that why you like him?

Answer 4

To each their own right? and let's get something straight right now I may be a fan of someone you don't like but I don't go around starting c**p and bashing on your or anyone else's driver! And I have never said that Kyle didn't have talent cause the kid does and I know that, there's no denying that one I just don't care for him like you don't Jr. It's a free country, at least it was the last time I checked! so there for I don't need your or anyone else's permission to root for the driver of my choice!!

Answer 5

Sometimes what is perceived to be a "boring" personality, is a strategious mind. Some people might like to be fans of drivers that wait in the wings, quietly, seeking out the right opportunity to make their move, that anticipation could be exciting. Sometimes it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for most.

I can see why people would be fans of that kinda driver, I'm just not one of them. Gimme someone with more personality than they know what to do with!! Gimme Rowdy..

Answer 6

Dale Jr. Boring

Kyle: Talented

Answer 7

Earnhardt Sr was an aggressive driving cocky SOB who wrecked a lot of other good drivers to pick up a "win" then would tell the reporters afterwards "I hate that it happened but that's racing". Sure he had some fans but most people hated his guts. He never won most popular driver during his life, but after he died and went to h**l seems like everyone thinks he was some kinda god. Funny how people are fickle and jump on the bandwagons. Kyle is hated now like Earnhardt was hated back then. I just hope it don't take him dying for people to finally admit he's a good guy.

Answer 8

I have never really noticed this..but now I will be on the look out for it. I have always wondered just how Micheal Waltrip and John Andretti can get nascar rides, when there are drivers in the minors that are more talented. I'm a Kasey Kane fan..he's not boring, but he's not overbearing either. He seems to have his share of fans because he is regarded as a 'gentlemens' driver who does not knock out others. I always wondered why the Bodine brothers were so popular, as they were boring in personality as well as talent.Geff being the exception of course.

Answer 9

Exactly! Dale Jr has the most boring interviews!

"You know we had.... had a... a good car today and uh.... my team... uh.... they did a.... a good job and..... uh I don't.... I don't know what it takes to uh...... win one of these things.... but..... it was...... a hard-fought 5th place finish..... thats for sure."

With Steven Wallace it would be more interesting...

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