I somewhat agree. If thats the case and "all of these drivers are and where great drivers", why is his popularity with Sponsors and the media so much more than say, Denny Hamlin, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, Ryan Newman, or even Truex Jr? It's not because of his performance as a driver, because he is no better than any other driver on the field. Its because he carries a marquee name (Earnhardt). His daddy was a champion and a great racecar driver. He hasn't won a race in 67 races and doesn't have a championship under his belt...yet....until then, the media and the sponsors have no reason to raise him up on a pedastol above other drivers that are just as good if not better. Defend him all you want, he is a GOOD racecar driver, But he's not a GREAT nascar driver. Don't get me wrong, I have respect for all the drivers that get behind the wheel and risk thier lives for our entertainment every week. I just respect some more than others. I'm not a Gordon fan, but I give the guy credit, he is a darn good driver. Same with JJ, Smoke, Jeff Burton, the Busch brother, even Ken Schrader (guy races darn near anything with wheels), and many others. Oh And we can't forget Matt Kenseth. Moved up to the Cup series the same time as JR, and has 16 career wins and a Championship.

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