Ray McNulty: Earnhardt most overrated athlete in sports

This guy is the most overated writer, in racing.

An athlete can drive a racecar.
But being a NASCAR driver DOES NOT automatically make one an athlete.

Why is that so hard to understand.

Ray McNulty
Overated Columnist who writes for
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers.
This post reflects my opinion of him.
He sure needs to be replaced....The
sooner the better,,,,

This guy sounds alot like Jim maybe we know what Jim does for a living. LOL

Terry Blount who works in Nascar says that Mark Martin is the most overrated driver in Nascar and has facts to prove it!

I honestly can not say that Joonyer is overrated, he is beyond a doubt over hyped, however, nobody with any NASCAR knowledge has ever expected much from Joonyer. Joonyer had a streak from 2001 through 2004 where his cars were so obviously superior that a no talent hack like Michael Waltrip could get two victories and several other top 5s for the first and only time in his career. Other than that span in the plate cars, Joonyer has been just another hack running around in top of the line equipment with precious few good finishes to show. Joonyer is really having a hard time in the new car because the new car takes more driver skill and ability to adapt to many more changes in the car during a race. The Nation Wide car and the older car operated more like a wind foil and was aided more by aero than the new car which is much more dependent on mechanical grip and driver ability. Joonyer and the team has obviously written off the last part of this year being that they are not in the same zip code as the front 12 and would have to run two races alone to catch up. It will be interesting to see who catches the blame next year for Joonyer's obvious lack of talent.

Joonyer's ability can best be summed up by an old Tony Stewart statement. Today's cup car demands that drivers be able to play a great game of chess at speeds of 200 MPH and Joonyer only has the brains to play checkers.

Voice of Reality wrote:

I honestly can not say that Joonyer is overrated, he is beyond a doubt over hyped, however, nobody with any NASCAR knowledge has ever expected much from Joonyer. Joonyer had a streak from 2001 through 2004 where his cars were so obviously superior that a no talent hack like Michael Waltrip could get two victories and several other top 5s for the first and only time in his career. Other than that span in the plate cars, Joonyer has been just another hack running around in top of the line equipment with precious few good finishes to show. Joonyer is really having a hard time in the new car because the new car takes more driver skill and ability to adapt to many more changes in the car during a race. The Nation Wide car and the older car operated more like a wind foil and was aided more by aero than the new car which is much more dependent on mechanical grip and driver ability. Joonyer and the team has obviously written off the last part of this year being that they are not in the same zip code as the front 12 and would have to run two races alone to catch up. It will be interesting to see who catches the blame next year for Joonyer's obvious lack of talent.
Joonyer's ability can best be summed up by an old Tony Stewart statement. Today's cup car demands that drivers be able to play a great game of chess at speeds of 200 MPH and Joonyer only has the brains to play checkers.

You are such an expert on Junior..... NOT. I bet you couldn't run a mile in Jr's shoes and see what he goes through day in and day out with the media on his back.

Gojr88 wrote:

This guy is the most overated writer, in racing.

Once again I will quote the great Bobby Knight.

"Most of us learn to write in the second grade. Most of us move on to something else"

Voice of Reality wrote:

I honestly can not say that Joonyer is overrated, he is beyond a doubt over hyped, however, nobody with any NASCAR knowledge has ever expected much from Joonyer. Joonyer had a streak from 2001 through 2004 where his cars were so obviously superior that a no talent hack like Michael Waltrip could get two victories and several other top 5s for the first and only time in his career. Other than that span in the plate cars, Joonyer has been just another hack running around in top of the line equipment with precious few good finishes to show. Joonyer is really having a hard time in the new car because the new car takes more driver skill and ability to adapt to many more changes in the car during a race. The Nation Wide car and the older car operated more like a wind foil and was aided more by aero than the new car which is much more dependent on mechanical grip and driver ability. Joonyer and the team has obviously written off the last part of this year being that they are not in the same zip code as the front 12 and would have to run two races alone to catch up. It will be interesting to see who catches the blame next year for Joonyer's obvious lack of talent.
Joonyer's ability can best be summed up by an old Tony Stewart statement. Today's cup car demands that drivers be able to play a great game of chess at speeds of 200 MPH and Joonyer only has the brains to play checkers.

And we all know your the one that has the most Nascar Knowledge around here. Lol Yet another book written that has no meaning

Who isn't overrated???

zach 4 88 wrote:

<quoted text>Once again I will quote the great Bobby Knight.
"Most of us learn to write in the second grade. Most of us move on to something else"

Post of the Day! Right here! KUDOS!

Sadly this is topix home of the hypocrites and liars.

Amy West wrote:

Who isn't overrated???

Yup every driver is overrated in someone's eyes.

Christy88 wrote:

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Yup every driver is overrated in someone's eyes.

Hello Christy. How ya doing? Been hot enough this summer for you?

zach 4 88 wrote:

<quoted text>Hello Christy. How ya doing? Been hot enough this summer for you?

To dang hot we are in the triple digs now, we hit 108 the other day even the A/C can't keep up with the heat. How about you keeping cool

Christy88 wrote:

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To dang hot we are in the triple digs now, we hit 108 the other day even the A/C can't keep up with the heat. How about you keeping cool

108.... That sux. We hit 104 the other day. A/C has been our friend this year. They have the "no smoking" thing in the bars here now. You have to go outside to smoke during Happy Hour. It is really hurting the bar business.

zach 4 88 wrote:

<quoted text>108.... That sux. We hit 104 the other day. A/C has been our friend this year. They have the "no smoking" thing in the bars here now. You have to go outside to smoke during Happy Hour. It is really hurting the bar business.

I bet it is hurting most of the bars I have gone into are always full of smokers. But most of the resturants around here are non smoking now

I thought it was an interesting, well written article.
I think the reason the media is beginning to speak out is because of how NASCAR rams Jr down everyones throats. Not an ad or promotion comes out without his picture,.. why? Not warranted based on his performance; must be name and following. Fans of racing have long been non-fans of his. But NASCAR has too much invested to treat him like the rest of the also rans who aren't named after a dead hero.

99 Lisa 18 wrote:

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You are such an expert on Junior..... NOT. I bet you couldn't run a mile in Jr's shoes and see what he goes through day in and day out with the media on his back.

No Lisa. He isn't just an expert on Junebug but also on truck driving, grammar and spelling, every form of racing ever invented and who knows what else. He's the Topix version of Dr. Phil. Talks alot and claims to know everything but doesn't have a degree in any of it. Jack of all trades master of none.

AJlovesJR wrote:

<quoted text>No Lisa. He isn't just an expert on Junebug but also on truck driving, grammar and spelling, every form of racing ever invented and who knows what else. He's the Topix version of Dr. Phil. Talks alot and claims to know everything but doesn't have a degree in any of it. Jack of all trades master of none.

LOL That is true.

I think everyone puts too much pressure on Jr. They want him to be Dale Sr. He is not Dale Earnhardt, he is Dale Earnhardt JR.