Tanner Gray, not stock/super stock news,

[BG56]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Recognizing many will say “so what” indeed this is noteworthy and speaks to how NHRA has mismanaged a class that many of us held as being the zenith of drag racing. KB and Elite attempts to field extra teams aside, they can all see the handwriting on the wall. Elite’s entry into Pro Mod and the growth of that class (along with Mountain Motor PS “exhibition”) are just further examples of the coming direction. While the Gray family could care less about sponsorship exposure others have felt the pinch of being unable to get any TV exposure while FOX produces and airs a dedicated Pro Mod show. There’s no doubt that Tanner is a talented racer and if nothing else NASCAR will test his skills and if successful deliver what the big egos desire. Will be interesting to see how this plays out, particularly for guys like Jason Line, my current PS favorite.

Bob, one distinction between Tanner and Danica, the kid at least has some talent.

I'm sorry sir, I have to reply to your last line. I spent some time around FF2000, Star Mazda, Indy Lights teams and know Danica has plenty of talent (and smarts). Everyone I'm sure, agrees with that. I will not get in to a M/F discussion BUT I think any fan that knows anything realizes she was resented when she showed up and throughout her stint in Nascar got very little help/cooperation (drafting and close-knit racing) with many of the "front-runners". She'll be fine -successful businesses and maybe future Mrs. Rodgers(?)!

[jmcarter]

BG, don’t want to completely hijack the thread but my son and I have driven plenty of road courses and there are literally thousands of very talented drivers competing in SCCA and other venues around the country. Very few are talented enough to succeed in NASCAR, my comment was concerning the talent level necessary to compete at that level. Wish NASCAR had a Erica equivalent or someone on the horizon; I would be their biggest fan.