[vincesanity82]

Juan Pablo Montoya may carry NASCAR's diversity agenda on his shoulders, he may upgrade NASCAR on the world stage with his Formula One credentials, but for the guys in the shop in Concord, N.C., Montoya is the reason for hope, the reason to try a little harder on days when it is 107 degrees, as it was Sunday when the Sharp Aquos 500 began at California Speedway. "He's had everything to do with it," Ganassi said by phone from Detroit, where his Indycar Series team was competing. "Everybody has all the stuff you need, the difference is mental. It's more in people's head. That's the only difference, why it's so important to have a guy like him. It's that intangible. He makes you want to work hard. "There are guys you want to dig for, and guys you want to dig their graves." Montoya has a Cup victory in the Infineon Speedway road race, and though he's not a favorite at any of the 34 ovals, those who work on the No. 42 Dodge firmly believe their guy is the guy. The reason: Montoya knows how to win, they know it, and he can make it happen. -- LA Times

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[DOF_power]

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^ How funny.
In F1 he was considered dificult to work with and kind of a slacker but now I'm hearing quite the opposite. Then again he didn't end in the most open minded of teams.
But Ganassi would have to switch from Dodge (uncertain) to greener pastures. Toyota seems very open to giving money away.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

Juan Pablo Montoya may carry NASCAR's diversity agenda on his shoulders, he may upgrade NASCAR on the world stage with his Formula One credentials, but for the guys in the shop in Concord, N.C., Montoya is the reason for hope, the reason to try a little harder on days when it is 107 degrees, as it was Sunday when the Sharp Aquos 500 began at California Speedway. "He's had everything to do with it," Ganassi said by phone from Detroit, where his Indycar Series team was competing. "Everybody has all the stuff you need, the difference is mental. It's more in people's head. That's the only difference, why it's so important to have a guy like him. It's that intangible. He makes you want to work hard. "There are guys you want to dig for, and guys you want to dig their graves." Montoya has a Cup victory in the Infineon Speedway road race, and though he's not a favorite at any of the 34 ovals, those who work on the No. 42 Dodge firmly believe their guy is the guy. The reason: Montoya knows how to win, they know it, and he can make it happen. -- LA Times

To the first part I say bull crap. Diversity shouldn't even be an issue. Skill level is what should get you into NASCAR, not your race creed or color. That lends credibility to the last statement.

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by DOF_power

In F1 he was considered dificult to work with and kind of a slacker

sure would love to see some reference for those statements .. doesnt mean much without them

[jks812]

I think it really shows that some attitude can make a difference. He has the attitude that no one in Nascar is better than him, and it does seem to make a difference with his team. Look how well he seems to be doing compared to Stremme and Sorenson. They have more experience driving these cars, but they don't have the attitude he has.

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by jks812

I think it really shows that some attitude can make a difference.

his attitude has been brought up here as a bad thing so many times ...... i think more what you are referring too is better labeled as confidence ..... and i think youre right, you need confidence to do well

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by simple simon

his attitude has been brought up here as a bad thing so many times ...... i think more what you are referring too is better labeled as confidence ..... and i think youre right, you need confidence to do well

Good description. He has a confident attitude about his driving ability. His personal attitude seem a bit on the arrogant side ... to me.

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Good description. He has a confident attitude about his driving ability. His personal attitude seem a bit on the arrogant side ... to me.

very possibly true .... just thought jks was more talking about confidence ....... and like i said it seems his off track attitude (arrogance) has been brought up so much, i wanted people to distinguish between the two

[jks812]

You're right, it is confidence. Alot more of the other drivers out there sure could use some. I don't see it as a bad thing.

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by jks812

You're right, it is confidence. Alot more of the other drivers out there sure could use some. I don't see it as a bad thing.

youre dead on there ........... i remember an interview with Joe Gibbs .. he was asked about the fire in Tony .. Gibbs said he would much rather have a driver he may have to try and calm down now and then, then to have a driver he has to constantly try and fire up

seems to make a lot of sense to me

[Nevadastars]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Good description. He has a confident attitude about his driving ability. His personal attitude seem a bit on the arrogant side ... to me.

A lot of prima-donna Cup drivers have fat egos that need feeding, Harvick, Hamlin, Stewart, Gordon, Johnson, etc. Why is it everyone seems JPM is any worse than those guys? Montoya has raced and won at the pinacle of motorsports and needs to prove nothing to anyone. I think his credentials allow him to be about as arrogant as anyone in racing.

[tkj24]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

To the first part I say bull crap. Diversity shouldn't even be an issue. Skill level is what should get you into NASCAR, not your race creed or color. That lends credibility to the last statement.

I AGREE 100%

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Nevadastars

A lot of prima-donna Cup drivers have fat egos that need feeding, Harvick, Hamlin, Stewart, Gordon, Johnson, etc. Why is it everyone seems JPM is any worse than those guys? Montoya has raced and won at the pinacle of motorsports and needs to prove nothing to anyone. I think his credentials allow him to be about as arrogant as anyone in racing.

Because his credential allow it doesn't make being arrogant a good thing. A criminal can be good at B&E, but that is no sign we should allow him to be that way.

[SpaceCadet]

Originally Posted by Nevadastars

I think his credentials allow him to be about as arrogant as anyone in racing.

Honestly, Nevada, while I do see your point, I think arrogance is a totally unattractive quality in any driver. I like his passion, as I've said, and I do think he deserves the confidence he shows because of his accomplishments, but arrogance is such a total turn off. He should let his driving speak for itself and be a little humble and thankful. You'd see his popularity rise, I'll bet. Sometimes I forget that I actually respect his driving skills because I'm too busy being torked off about his big mouth. I'd like to see him shut up and drive - stop giving his nay-sayer's fuel.

[Nevadastars]

I totally agree SC, arrogance is ugly, and I for one cannot stand it. But it is what it is. My point was, why is everyone on JPMs case for being that way, when a good portion of the Cup drivers are arrogant fatheads?