Justin Lamb The Best To Ever Do It?

JLensch · 11-12-2018, 07:29 PM

Mike,

First, with no dog in the fight I must say it was a good read. Great job on the article.

Much like the MJ vs. LeBron debates, folks are more likely to hang onto their biases (age, geographics, scoring rules etc etc) then to admit the latest is the greatest.

Personally having grown up around the sport in the 90’s in D1, you’ll never convince me that this dude is better than Biondo, Fletcher, Richardson Bros (and I’m sure I’m leaving a few out with no disrespect intended).

However to support your case, numbers don’t lie, and now especially more than ever, their simply are less “ducks” in these fields as everyone’s programs have stepped way up (see golf as an example sport)

Great debate topic for sure .....

jmcarter · 11-12-2018, 07:37 PM

Throwing Jody Lang’s name in the hat....

BG56 · 11-12-2018, 07:51 PM

I won't be throwing any names out there, but it seems that west coast-based might be an advantage. Weather and schedule/travel are the factors. NOT saying Lamb or the others are not great-they Are!

nhramnl · 11-13-2018, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Throwing Jody Lang’s name in the hat....

As it should be (thrown in the hat). Can win anywhere, anytime.

Lenny5160 · 11-13-2018, 10:47 AM

The recency and age biases are strong in this thread.

My short list exclusively for Stock/Super Stock would be Biondo, Fletcher, Helms, Taylor, Lamb.

There are a large number of very accomplished racers who belong in a tier just below these names.

Mike Jones · 11-13-2018, 11:00 AM

Picking the best from that "A" list
Is like picking Pizza or Lasagna
...although that's probably for D1 folks
MJ

novassdude · 11-13-2018, 11:11 AM

First thought was no way. But after reading the article and seeing the numbers if not the GOAT he definitely is the hottest racer in Stock/Super Stock right now time will tell if he is the GOAT.

Isaac Zane · 11-13-2018, 12:43 PM

I think that Mike Walters was Top 10 for ten years running all while doing so out of Div. 3.

Mike Pearson · 11-13-2018, 03:24 PM

For sure the best out there is Dan Fletcher and David Rampy. All of the others mentioned are great drivers but not in the league of Fletcher and Rampy. Not sure if anyone mentioned Jeff Taylor. He is for sure a great driver and engine builder. Has to rank near the top.

GATOR · 11-13-2018, 04:36 PM

Terminator. end of thread. the best there ever was. Be glad he got preoccupied with other venues besides stock and SS racing. Would clearly be over 100 wins if he didnt take his sabbatical

11-12-2018, 07:29 PM	#1
JLensch Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 71 Likes: 24 Liked 39 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Justin Lamb The Best To Ever Do It? Mike, First, with no dog in the fight I must say it was a good read. Great job on the article. Much like the MJ vs. LeBron debates, folks are more likely to hang onto their biases (age, geographics, scoring rules etc etc) then to admit the latest is the greatest. Personally having grown up around the sport in the 90’s in D1, you’ll never convince me that this dude is better than Biondo, Fletcher, Richardson Bros (and I’m sure I’m leaving a few out with no disrespect intended). However to support your case, numbers don’t lie, and now especially more than ever, their simply are less “ducks” in these fields as everyone’s programs have stepped way up (see golf as an example sport) Great debate topic for sure .....

11-12-2018, 07:37 PM	#2
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,296 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,181 Times in 972 Posts	Re: Justin Lamb The Best To Ever Do It? Throwing Jody Lang’s name in the hat.... __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

11-12-2018, 07:51 PM	#3
BG56 Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 351 Likes: 499 Liked 295 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Justin Lamb The Best To Ever Do It? I won't be throwing any names out there, but it seems that west coast-based might be an advantage. Weather and schedule/travel are the factors. NOT saying Lamb or the others are not great-they Are!

11-13-2018, 10:47 AM	#5
Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 431 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Justin Lamb The Best To Ever Do It? The recency and age biases are strong in this thread. My short list exclusively for Stock/Super Stock would be Biondo, Fletcher, Helms, Taylor, Lamb. There are a large number of very accomplished racers who belong in a tier just below these names. __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53

11-13-2018, 11:00 AM	#6
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Justin Lamb The Best To Ever Do It? Picking the best from that "A" list Is like picking Pizza or Lasagna ...although that's probably for D1 folks MJ

11-13-2018, 11:11 AM	#7
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 752 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Justin Lamb The Best To Ever Do It? First thought was no way. But after reading the article and seeing the numbers if not the GOAT he definitely is the hottest racer in Stock/Super Stock right now time will tell if he is the GOAT.

11-13-2018, 12:43 PM	#8
Isaac Zane Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 361 Likes: 391 Liked 50 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Justin Lamb The Best To Ever Do It? I think that Mike Walters was Top 10 for ten years running all while doing so out of Div. 3. __________________ Isaac Zane STK 1237 J/SA Buick Apollo Patriot Guard Rider DOOF 43 Last edited by Isaac Zane; 11-13-2018 at 12:45 PM. Reason: socks are sagging.

11-13-2018, 03:24 PM	#9
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,450 Likes: 615 Liked 1,931 Times in 580 Posts	Re: Justin Lamb The Best To Ever Do It? For sure the best out there is Dan Fletcher and David Rampy. All of the others mentioned are great drivers but not in the league of Fletcher and Rampy. Not sure if anyone mentioned Jeff Taylor. He is for sure a great driver and engine builder. Has to rank near the top. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

11-13-2018, 04:36 PM	#10
GATOR Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 53 Likes: 48 Liked 56 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Justin Lamb The Best To Ever Do It? Terminator. end of thread. the best there ever was. Be glad he got preoccupied with other venues besides stock and SS racing. Would clearly be over 100 wins if he didnt take his sabbatical

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