Why does it seem every nascar fan is a fan of dale jr?

Question

i mean i know hes famous cuz of his dad, and he has won quite a bit of races...but everytime i watch sportscenter it never seems like he wins anything lately.

Answer 1

18 fan got that one on the nail

Answer 2

That is one of lifes great mysteries.

Answer 3

Sheperd Fan got it perfectly right.

Answer 4

Um..who are you asking?

I know many people who don't like him..

I'm his fan and it isn't because of his dad, I didn't watch when his dad raced..

A true NASCAR fan sticks with their driver through good times and the bad..I'm NOT a 'bandwagon' fan..sorry..

Can I ask why you really care, anyway?

Just curious..

Answer 5

Well he won Michigan a couple of weeks ago and has done really well this season and is third in the points battle so far. So he is kicking butt. It matters at the end when the stats are right.

BTW, Im not a fan of his although he has become more likeable to me this year. Go Kurt!!!

Answer 6

Listen to Shepherd Fan! He nailed it head on. Thumbs up from me LOL

Answer 7

Not a fan.. Oooh...Shepherd fan, great answer!!!

Answer 8

I'm not and I don't care how many Dale Jr fans give me thumbs down. I love the thumbs down give me a whole bunch of them because I love them.

Answer 9

SHepherd fan has really got it!  I have never been a huge fan of Jr's and even less of one since he joined Hendricks.  I was a fan of Jarrett's for years and years, when he retired I picked a new driver - Go Kyle Busch Go!

Answer 10

I agree with Morgan Shepard fan.  He said it perfectly well.  I am no fan of Jr.s but I don't dislike the man.He is such a mediocre driver that it can only be what MS fan said.  Thats the only common sense answer.  

I like Rowdy.  I think he is a driver with talent and not just a famous parent.

Tony will always be my No.1 Goooooo Tony!!!.

Answer 11

He won recently at Michigan.

And his dad's legacy.

Answer 12

Because they are blind, cheering for a name, not a driver. They think what a driver does off the track dictates how good he does on the track. They have this wierd idea that JR is god and is here to save us from the "bad drivers" and the "evil stepmother." His fans are absurd. When he loses, it's always someone elses fault. When he was getting DNF's last season, it was Theresa's fault. When the fans threw beer at Jeff Gordon for beating Dale SR on the all time wins list, it was someone else throwing the beer, same with when Kyle Busch won at Darlington. Personally, if you're not sucked into his fan base from the beginning, it is not hard to realize how ridiculous his fans are in what they say and do.

It's sad to say that most NASCAR fans are fans of Dale JR because they are oblivous that this "hero" makes any mistakes, causes any wrecks, or anything else that contradicts their god-like image of him, yet they are the first to blame other drivers for nudging JR. The media continues to give fuel to his ego, and this gives him more fans. When they watch NASCAR on television Dale JR is talked about whether he's 3rd or 43rd, and if someone is new to the sport they must think that he is the best thing ever to climb into a race car simply because of all the undeserving media attention he gets. 80% of his fans came from his father who passed away in 2001, and they were quick to jump on the Dale JR bandwagon as he was the closest thing to Dale SR they could find. If JR fans say "he's the best" enough times, maybe eventually they will convince themselves that it is true, even though any outsider of JR nation can see that's not true at all.

A large percentage of JRs fans have no respect for the history of the sport, and they continue to turn viewers away with some of the things they have done in the past, like throwing beer on the track when JR doesn't win. They put a God complex on him, and are to disillusioned to realize he is not the greatest thing ever, and had it not been for his dad, he would have a very small fan base.

He is portrayed as a "good ole boy" and that's what some ignorant fans of his do to reason his popularity, but the fact is that Sterling Marlin, Morgan Shepherd, Reed Sorenson and many others are "good ole boys" and they have some of the smallest fan bases around. It just doesn't add up, and most of his fans are bandwagon jumpers that cheer for him because "everybody else is doing it" and not because they actually know anything about him. If you ask about 75% of his fans why they like him, they will give you a blank stare, occasionally breaking in with the words "umm, well, uhh he is a good ole boy" or "I like him because he is cute and the best" (without explaining why he is the best, unless they are saying he is so cute that automatically makes him the best?) something to that effect. What I don't get, is that his fans seem the complete opposite of JR himself. If someone says "JR might not be the greatest thing ever" they go crazy and resort to bad mouthing, knowing they cannot defend their stance. It's sickening when you try to have a constructive argument with some JR fans, only the first time you say something negative about him, his fans will resort to all out bashing.

The Most Popular Driver award is often given to the person who everyone loves, but doesn't get in victory lane much. Which is evident when looking at JR's stat sheet...3 wins since the beginning of 2005, not exactly "the best driver in NASCAR" type stats.

Some of us do not drink JR's kool-aid and realize he's not the greatest thing ever to climb into a stock car.

Answer 13

CARL EDWARDS!!!!!!!!!

Answer 14

Because he is the man, the one, the tops, the greatest and coolest guy around his fans that ever was,.

he can strut like no other Nascar driver can, and his jeans aren't too bad either.

and he can dance like John Travolta, he is good on the dance floor...slow or fast dancin, Jr is the one to beat..

and well, I guess I better stop, I may make it sound like I am his fan, ha ha

HE IS THE COOLEST, NICEST GUY YOU WOULD EVER WANT TO MEET, AND HIS FANS LOVE HIM, BECAUSE HE WOULD STAY ALL NIGHT AT THE TRACK TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS,and will not turn his back on any fan....

Answer 15

I'm a huge fan, yes he does have a huge fan base, I was a fan of Dale Jr before his dad passed...His fans are every where, yes he is a marketing giant..But I'm a fan for his driving on the track, I cheered for him last yr when it was dreadful, and I'm cheering him this yr he is third in the pts.....Oh Yes thanks Superdave, Dale Jr can grow on you, just like your driver Kurt B has grown on me... Dale Jr did win at Michigan a couple weeks ago and I'm sure theres more win to come....Yeah..

edit:: if you are in Iraq, I hope you make it home soon..stay safe

Go dale Jr & Hms

Answer 16

wow imagine that, a question bashing Jr and any answer that makes sense gets a ton of thumb down. This is a pointless question. And if you have so much free time to ask stupid questions I'm not gonna feel sorry for you. I hope we bring home those men in Iraq that will actually improve society and leave the ones that are always trying to cause diversity there. Maybe you should use your free time and look up something, like stats. (BTW he won three races this year and is sitting 3rd in points, a lock to make the chase)

Answer 17

I don't know I think it because of his dad but he isn't that good to me. I hate going to a race and seeing all those green shirts. Before it was red and the Kasey Kane fans was looked at from the tv in the stands like it was all Dale fans which wasn't true.

Answer 18

I agree  with shepherd fan. I'm not one of his fans. I myself can't stand him. He's won one race all season! That's great! When Busch has won 4 and Edwards has won 3. He inherited most of his Dad's fans and that got him really popular and another reason is he's the only one some people know when they first start watching the sport. I'm pretty sure at least 75% of his fans weren't fans of him before his dad passed away. My dad is one of them.

Answer 19

Because media people who know very little about NASCAR read a little about his dad in their crash course to get ready for broadcasts and that makes his name easy for them to remember.

Answer 20

Nobody likes a driver that wins too much...

Answer 21

Shepherd Fan, You sound bitter. Bet you're sitting there clutching your bible and guns. You are proof that God put rednecks here to amuse the masses. (P.S. you obviously put a lot of time into your response, get away from the computer and for God's sake get a life!)

Answer 22

he has won one race in 80 races...and it was on fuel mileage. the same way casey mears won last year, not exactly 'dominating' in any way, just able to stretch fuel longer than anyone else. you are right he is famous beacause of his dad

most of the women say 'i like him because hes cute' ... not something a TRUE nascar fan would say.

oh and they also like him out of PITY

Answer 23

Shepherd fan nailed it so hard I got a sore thumb!

Answer 24

Umm did you see the Lifelock 400? Hmm I wonder who won that race.......... Dale Jr. did! He is so handsome.......... :)

wow I cant believe I have so many thumbs down... jeez

♥♥♥Go Dale Jr.!!!!♥♥♥

JUNIOR NATION!!!!!

Answer 25

I think that a lot of people are Dale Jr. fans because they understand how humble the man is which makes them like him even more.  For example, he is the most popular guy in Nascar. However he is one of the least selfish.  

When interviewed, instead of promoting himself, he thanks his pit crew, sponsors, etc.  

In addition, I think that he races pretty clean, avoids confrontation and lets someone know if they really have made an error that ticked him off in an appropriate but firm way.

Answer 26

Well....I think he has a huge following for a number of reasons, some valid, some not.

HIs 18 cup wins and his two Nationwide titles certainly suggests he has game.

He's not my favorite,  but has grown on me. I didn't like the way his dad raced.

I appreciate his relationship with the fans. I think some of them give him a bad name. I've never seen be arrogant with the media even though they asked a lot of inane questions.  Makes me embarrassed to work in the media (radio) sometimes.

I like him a lot. Some of his legion of fans are downright annoying.

Answer 27

Because he is the best driver!!! Oh and he is pretty cute to!!!LOL!!!  And he won like 3 weeks ago!!!

Answer 28

He just one one. You see a lot about him because he is one of the most popular drivers in NASCAR. Ok, I said one not the Most. I am a Dale, JR. Fan.

Answer 29

I don't know if I'm a fan of his yet but I must say that I was impressed by the way he thanks his fans. Most drivers don't even mention their fans when they win.

Answer 30

why does it seem every nascar fan is a fan of dale jr?

it probably "seems" that way to you because you aren't one, and there are a lot of "them."

are there any other "issues" we can help you with?

Answer 31

Dale jr is a good driver you will see him win more races now he is with a good team and he knows how to use his car in the race