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X Baldwin-Motion...Why do you hate Gordon, Cause he wins so much??
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First, it's not hate. I just like to root for anyone who is beating him (yes the frequent winners usually get booed the most, ask any of the old Waltrip or Earnhardt fans).
Over the years I've noticed that most people like myself,tend to cheer on drivers that were on top as they became interested in the sport. When I went to Daytona in 1988 I didn't know any drivers and since I was with a bunch of Ford owners who were Bill Elliot fans I chose the most obvious Chevrolet, the black Goodwrench number 3 to cheer for. The rest is history.
When Gordon made his debut at Atlanta in 92 I thought nothing of it. In 93 when he ran for rookie honors up against Bobby Labonte, I went with Bobby because I liked his brother Terry and he was the underdog. When Jeff got his first win in the 600 in 94 he cried so bad they needed the jet dryers in victory lane. His fate was sealed in my book.
I do not deny he is very talented and it dosen't hurt to have the much needed endless supply of money to help him win.
This year I am hoping Bowyer has a miracle because he is the underdog and the darkhorse.
Definetly no "hate" bones in my body.
