[PettyBlue]

David Pearson!

[wingkey1]

Can't call it until the rotund one sings, and that ain't happened yet.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by SpaceCadet

Realistically, there is no answer to the "who's best" question, in my opinion. It's far too subjective, and it's comparing apples to oranges.

A better answer will never be given. Case closed.

[Nevadastars]

Originally Posted by wingkey1

Can't call it until the rotund one sings, and that ain't happened yet.

She sang for Dale.

But I agree with Space Cadet and LSC, there really is no way to compare drivers, there are so many variables. We all have our favorites, and that is all they are. Because we are passionate about them, we feel THEY are the best. But, unless you line drivers up with identical cars, there is no REAL way to compare them. Stats are just that......statistics for the record books. They don't make one man any better than another.

[3fanforever]

I don't guess there's much need to say who'd I'd vote for, is there?
So instead of endless facts and figures, or my personal opinions, I guess I'll just let Jeff Gordon tell you why...

"I think it's only fitting that we honor one of the greatest champions NASCAR will ever have - Dale Earnhardt. He taught me how to race for a championship. We miss him a lot. We're just so proud to be able to get this championship and it's our fourth one. I know if he was here, he would have been the first one coming over here to congratulate us on the championship."

"He taught me a lot on and off the track, and some of the things he did on the track - especially restrictor-plate tracks - were simply amazing, I learned so much just by following him in the draft. And I was schooled many other times by him when I thought I had the advantage."

"Any time you accomplish something that Senior did, you've done something special. But I also know that, if he were still with us, I'd still be chasing him."

"Nobody was better than him. I think I may have beaten him one time here, and I thought it was one of the greatest accomplishments in my career, because I watched him just wear guys out."

"He was one of the fiercest competitors. There was no guy you'd rather beat, or race with for a win. I mean, cause you knew he was the best out there."