Comments on: Remembering Dale- The "Other Side" of Earnhardt http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/ "Just An Opinion, But It's Mine." Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:16:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Marti http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/comment-page-1/#comment-542 Marti Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:49:31 +0000 http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/#comment-542 Dales dream was Teresa's dream. Without him, it just wasn't going to happen. Jr. used the media and fans to attack her. Except for one comment about Jrs. commitment to being a racer, I have never heard her make a public comment about Jr. Teresa, Jr, and the rest of the family all had their lifes paths changed on Feb 18, 2001. She watched her husband die that day. That she even tried to continue his dream after that is a credit to her. Dales dream was Teresa’s dream. Without him, it just wasn’t going to happen. Jr. used the media and fans to attack her. Except for one comment about Jrs. commitment to being a racer, I have never heard her make a public comment about Jr.

Teresa, Jr, and the rest of the family all had their lifes paths changed on Feb 18, 2001. She watched her husband die that day. That she even tried to continue his dream after that is a credit to her.

]]> By: jim http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/comment-page-1/#comment-538 jim Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:36:40 +0000 http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/#comment-538 @gwsp3 @Addie Let's not let his get into an ugly exchange. For my part, I do disagree with your opinions of Teresa to a certain degree HOWEVER, I know lots of Earnhardt fans feel the same way you do, and as you say, you're entitled to your opinion. gwsp3- you are entitled to your as well. You have the right to advocate for another point of view. Unfortunately- I think the way you expressed, attacking the messenger and challenging the content of the message- makes you look bad. Just an opinion. I'm as big on debates as anyone, provided it doesn't get ugly. You know, agree to disagree agreeably. @gwsp3
@Addie

Let’s not let his get into an ugly exchange. For my part, I do disagree with your opinions of Teresa to a certain degree HOWEVER, I know lots of Earnhardt fans feel the same way you do, and as you say, you’re entitled to your opinion.
gwsp3- you are entitled to your as well. You have the right to advocate for another point of view. Unfortunately- I think the way you expressed, attacking the messenger and challenging the content of the message- makes you look bad.
Just an opinion. I’m as big on debates as anyone, provided it doesn’t get ugly. You know, agree to disagree agreeably.

]]> By: Addie http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/comment-page-1/#comment-536 Addie Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:01:40 +0000 http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/#comment-536 To gwsp3, Thank You. Have a Happy New Year. You are entitled to how you feel and I am entilted to my opinion. I stand by what I said 100%. Addie To gwsp3,
Thank You. Have a Happy New Year.
You are entitled to how you feel and I am entilted to my opinion. I stand by what I said 100%.
Addie

]]> By: gwsp3 http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/comment-page-1/#comment-535 gwsp3 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:54:17 +0000 http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/#comment-535 Addie, You are one mean, misguided and pitiful person. Addie,
You are one mean, misguided and pitiful person.

]]> By: Larry http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/comment-page-1/#comment-534 Larry Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:19:21 +0000 http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/#comment-534 Thank you for doing this series of articles about Dale Earnhardt. It is imperative to keep his memory and his legacy alive. There are fans who are new to the sport who are aware of Dale but don't understand why those of us who love him love him so much. It's so hard to pinpoint in words exactly what it was about Dale that endeared him to so many people. It was just the combination of so many things that nobody before or since has exuded. But let me say this; I used to go to the night race at Bristol every year back during the 80s and 90s and nobody, but nobody, could work traffic like Dale could. No matter what lane Dale got in, that was the lane that moved forward. I saw the magic of Dale Earnhardt at a lot of tracks and have never seen another driver accomplish what he did simply by his driving ability. That is one thing I truly miss about racing now. Nobody has that drive and determination that Dale Earnhardt had. Thank you for doing this series of articles about Dale Earnhardt. It is imperative to keep his memory and his legacy alive. There are fans who are new to the sport who are aware of Dale but don’t understand why those of us who love him love him so much. It’s so hard to pinpoint in words exactly what it was about Dale that endeared him to so many people. It was just the combination of so many things that nobody before or since has exuded.
But let me say this; I used to go to the night race at Bristol every year back during the 80s and 90s and nobody, but nobody, could work traffic like Dale could. No matter what lane Dale got in, that was the lane that moved forward. I saw the magic of Dale Earnhardt at a lot of tracks and have never seen another driver accomplish what he did simply by his driving ability. That is one thing I truly miss about racing now. Nobody has that drive and determination that Dale Earnhardt had.

]]> By: Michael http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/comment-page-1/#comment-531 Michael Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:51:14 +0000 http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/#comment-531 Thank you Addie! That was well said!! Michael Thank you Addie! That was well said!!
Michael

]]> By: Richard http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/comment-page-1/#comment-530 Richard Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:25:29 +0000 http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/#comment-530 Super article. I became an Earnhardt fan because RC was nice to my then little girls at an appearance he was doing while still driving. As someone who followed Earnhardt from the Wrangler days, I don't think he gets anywhere near enough credit for all he accomplished off the track. He clearly demonstrated that the American Dream is still alive. Super article. I became an Earnhardt fan because RC was nice to my then little girls at an appearance he was doing while still driving. As someone who followed Earnhardt from the Wrangler days, I don’t think he gets anywhere near enough credit for all he accomplished off the track. He clearly demonstrated that the American Dream is still alive.

]]> By: Addie http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/comment-page-1/#comment-527 Addie Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:30:12 +0000 http://bump-drafts.com/2008/12/31/remembering-dale-the-other-side-of-earnhardt/#comment-527 While surffeing (tv back in the 60's) one day I ran across a race driver during an interview...I thought man I didn't know how family orientated a racer coud be. He spoke highly of his family, his job & faith. His name was Dale Earnhardt, Sr. I became a fan that very moment. There will never be another Dale, Sr. he was NASCAR. After his death I became a Dale, Jr. fan. I remain a Dale, Jr. fan to this day do to his charecter, talent as a race car driver (his talent remains untaped) he is a moral young man. Now as for as T.E. yes the two of them shared a happy life and she is the woman behind marketing the #3. With that said...look where DEI is now....out of the hands of the family Dale Senior built for "his" family and Jr. to run. I hope she is happy now. Her "other side" of the story will come out and she will be painted as an angel..NOT in my book! GO #88 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.! YOU are the man and what a fine young man you are. Your daddy looks down with pride for you with sadness in his eyes and love for the woman who removed the business he built for all his children with Jr. at he helm. Thank you for allowing space for me to talk about a "driver" I miss to this day and a young man (Jr.) who has never shown disrespect toward a woman who has now sold the family legacy. I say Good for you Dale, Jr. for making a life of your own and never relying on the Earnhardt name which you certainly could have done. IF you were in the position you should have been in you nor your siblings and family would have ever wanted for a job (their choice of course). You were looking out for them not just yourself. You and Mr. R. H. make a fine team! Wherever you are I will be a Dale Earnhardt, Jr. fan! YOU have earned my respect & loyalty. You have and will continue to do well in life. I wish you nothing but the very best! Addie While surffeing (tv back in the 60’s) one day I ran across a race driver during an interview…I thought man I didn’t know how family orientated a racer coud be. He spoke highly of his family, his job & faith. His name was Dale Earnhardt, Sr. I became a fan that very moment. There will never be another Dale, Sr. he was NASCAR. After his death I became a Dale, Jr. fan. I remain a Dale, Jr. fan to this day do to his charecter, talent as a race car driver (his talent remains untaped) he is a moral young man. Now as for as T.E. yes the two of them shared a happy life and she is the woman behind marketing the #3. With that said…look where DEI is now….out of the hands of the family Dale Senior built for “his” family and Jr. to run. I hope she is happy now. Her “other side” of the story will come out and she will be painted as an angel..NOT in my book! GO #88 Dale Earnhardt, Jr.! YOU are the man and what a fine young man you are. Your daddy looks down with pride for you with sadness in his eyes and love for the woman who removed the business he built for all his children with Jr. at he helm. Thank you for allowing space for me to talk about a “driver” I miss to this day and a young man (Jr.) who has never shown disrespect toward a woman who has now sold the family legacy. I say
Good for you Dale, Jr. for making a life of your own and never relying on the Earnhardt name which you certainly could have done. IF you were in the position you should have been in you nor your siblings and family would have ever wanted for a job (their choice of course). You were looking out for them not just yourself.
You and Mr. R. H. make a fine team! Wherever you are I will be a Dale Earnhardt, Jr. fan! YOU have earned my respect & loyalty.
You have and will continue to do well in life. I wish you nothing but the very best!
Addie

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