I'll be the first to admit I am not a Dale Jr supporter. If he decided tomorrow to retire I wouldn't really miss him.
That doesn't mean I'm happy about him sitting out two races for a concussion.
I haven't liked Dale Jr since day one. I always thought of him as a daddy's boy, only getting top rides and sponsors for his name. Yes, he worked his way up through the ranks and has succeeded at almost every level. But there's something about him that just rubbed me the wrong way.
There are several drivers out on the circuit of which I am not a fan. Gordon, Johnson, Busch, Earnhardt, among others. I'd be rather happy to see them finish at the back of the field every week, whether it be by accident or mechanical failure. That doesn't mean I want to see anybody get hurt. Wishing an injury upon any athlete or celebrity is just plain wrong.
Concussions are the hot topic in sports today. The NHL and NFL have strict guidelines regarding concussions. Players that are suspected to have one are pulled from the game and cannot resume playing until cleared by a doctor. Several careers have been cut short by frequent or severe ones. Unfortunately it doesn't just affect you on the field, rink, etc. It affects your daily life. Some athletes talk about difficulty getting out of bed, constant headaches, not being able to spend time with their children, etc. Now concussions are rumored to be linked to several suicides that have occurred over the last couple of years.
We all know NASCAR is a dangerous sport. The drivers know it, and most of the fans know it. We never expect our favourite driver to get hurt. Nobody thought Dale Earnhardt lost his life in his crash when it happened. Same with Neil Bonnett, Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin, and others. But at the speeds they race and the close competition, anything can happen in an instant.
Dale is expected to sit out the next two races. His fans, his sponsors, and the rest of the NASCAR family want him to make a quick and full recovery.
Add me to the list of those hoping he makes a full recovery and is back on the track soon.
That doesn't mean I'm happy about him sitting out two races for a concussion.
I haven't liked Dale Jr since day one. I always thought of him as a daddy's boy, only getting top rides and sponsors for his name. Yes, he worked his way up through the ranks and has succeeded at almost every level. But there's something about him that just rubbed me the wrong way.
There are several drivers out on the circuit of which I am not a fan. Gordon, Johnson, Busch, Earnhardt, among others. I'd be rather happy to see them finish at the back of the field every week, whether it be by accident or mechanical failure. That doesn't mean I want to see anybody get hurt. Wishing an injury upon any athlete or celebrity is just plain wrong.
Concussions are the hot topic in sports today. The NHL and NFL have strict guidelines regarding concussions. Players that are suspected to have one are pulled from the game and cannot resume playing until cleared by a doctor. Several careers have been cut short by frequent or severe ones. Unfortunately it doesn't just affect you on the field, rink, etc. It affects your daily life. Some athletes talk about difficulty getting out of bed, constant headaches, not being able to spend time with their children, etc. Now concussions are rumored to be linked to several suicides that have occurred over the last couple of years.
We all know NASCAR is a dangerous sport. The drivers know it, and most of the fans know it. We never expect our favourite driver to get hurt. Nobody thought Dale Earnhardt lost his life in his crash when it happened. Same with Neil Bonnett, Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin, and others. But at the speeds they race and the close competition, anything can happen in an instant.
Dale is expected to sit out the next two races. His fans, his sponsors, and the rest of the NASCAR family want him to make a quick and full recovery.
Add me to the list of those hoping he makes a full recovery and is back on the track soon.
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