[WVGrandma4Kasey]

The ugly side of competition

By Carol Einarsson
I read today that Bill Elliott wants to add to his racing schedule next year. He's currently running about nine races a year and wants to run 20-25 instead. It should be easy to do, given who he is, and his name is tops on everyone's list.
But why is that? Is it because Bill is likely to come back as competitive as ever, maybe get three more poles and not only hold off Jeff Gordon, but pass Bobby Allison and move into fifth place on the all-time list? With just another six wins, he could move into the top ten on the all-time win list.
Or is it because he's one of a handful of guys that can guarantee a spot in the field with a past-champion's provisional? (You do hear the ding-ding-ding of the "right answer" bell, don't you?) Bill is in the driver's seat, no pun intended, and because of NASCAR's design guaranteeing a spot on the starting grid to only the top-35 in points plus one past champion, he's in high demand

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Seems to me he paid his dues...don't they do the same with past golf champions in some tournaments?...a perk for winning of sort?...what's wrong with that?

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Seems to me he paid his dues...don't they do the same with past golf champions in some tournaments?...a perk for winning of sort?...what's wrong with that?

A valid point. This subject is rough to touch for me. Considering most of the past champions I like(not including the 24).

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Seems to me he paid his dues...don't they do the same with past golf champions in some tournaments?...a perk for winning of sort?...what's wrong with that?

It all depends on your perspective. I do not like the past champions rule nor do I like the top 35 rule. When you allow exceptions like this you eliminate the word competition. I feel this way about all sporting events. How would you feel if the baseball team that won the world series last year was in last place this year and still got a free ride into the world series for this year? Sounds pretty stupid to me. COMPETITION is what it should be about. Would you be willing to let Ned Jarrett behind the wheel just because he won a championship years ago ??? I don't think so.

OK ... now I'm going to take a deep breath.

[Team Yates]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

It all depends on your perspective. I do not like the past champions rule nor do I like the top 35 rule. When you allow exceptions like this you eliminate the word competition. I feel this way about all sporting events. How would you feel if the baseball team that won the world series last year was in last place this year and still got a free ride into the world series for this year? Sounds pretty stupid to me. COMPETITION is what it should be about. Would you be willing to let Ned Jarrett behind the wheel just because he won a championship years ago ??? I don't think so.

OK ... now I'm going to take a deep breath.

Here LSC, have a !!!!

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Team Yates

Here LSC, have a !!!!

Thanks Lovey !!! Are you the new dispenser of drugs ???

[Team Yates]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Thanks Lovey !!! Are you the new dispenser of drugs ???

I could only be so lucky!!!!! No, but I received a UPS shipment last night of 7!! I still had 5 left so I thought I'd share!!!! I asked for a case but she just wasn't prepared for that!!!

[wardfan]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Seems to me he paid his dues...don't they do the same with past golf champions in some tournaments?...a perk for winning of sort?...what's wrong with that?

What's wrong with that in my opinion is that a car that can't qualify on speed bumps someone who could if the spots were not quaranteed through so many spots. I say make everybody qualify on speed every week

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by wardfan

What's wrong with that in my opinion is that a car that can't qualify on speed bumps someone who could if the spots were not quaranteed through so many spots. I say make everybody qualify on speed every week

HIP, HIP, Hooooooray !!! Someone who agrees with me !!! There ... take that Brian France !!

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by wardfan

What's wrong with that in my opinion is that a car that can't qualify on speed bumps someone who could if the spots were not quaranteed through so many spots. I say make everybody qualify on speed every week

Another valid point. I could live with that.

[WVGrandma4Kasey]

Me Too................