Has Montoya become a contender?
09-28-2009, 10:32 PM
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Because I can't get behind the personality he is? 
I don't know... I never liked Tony Stewart's on camera personality either, when he was with Gibbs, but have warmed to who he is becoming as a team owner.
I've just never cared for the "on screen" personality that Montoya appears to be. And honestly, Until this year, he hasn't been that much of a contendor.
This year he is stronger, sure...Doesn't make me like him any more, or less.
Mike
I don't know... I never liked Tony Stewart's on camera personality either, when he was with Gibbs, but have warmed to who he is becoming as a team owner.
I've just never cared for the "on screen" personality that Montoya appears to be. And honestly, Until this year, he hasn't been that much of a contendor.
This year he is stronger, sure...Doesn't make me like him any more, or less.
Mike
09-28-2009, 11:48 PM
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I think he has made great strides and is a contender, but I don't think he will win this year. As far as he has come, I do wonder if his personality is suited to NASCAR. This seems to be the type of racing where biding your time, waiting for adjustments to be made to the car, and not getting too ticked at all the bumping and banging pays off. Not sure if that's JPM's strong suit.
09-29-2009, 12:40 AM
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he is becoming more calm which is suiting him better. Used to be he crashed or won but now I think he is points racing too much. You can't beat Martin or Johnson without winning. I pray Mark Martin wins it all this year. He deserves it more than any driver in the field. The best season he has had in the past 15 years and I would hate to see him lose it to a guy like JJ. Can't stand his snobby punk ***.
09-29-2009, 01:37 AM
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Yes, Martin winning would be great!! I agree JJ needs to buy a personality, reminds me of the vanilla, corporate, PC type, like Jeff Gordon. Great drivers for sure, but I prefer the ole-school types. 
Mark Martin is gentlemen, and he makes you want to see him win, and ride off into the sunset
Mark Martin is gentlemen, and he makes you want to see him win, and ride off into the sunset
09-29-2009, 02:27 AM
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JPM has adjusted , watching him this year , i can see he is getting comfortable with the car /racing , he will be a force in NASCAR for sure ...
I think he has made great strides and is a contender, but I don't think he will win this year. As far as he has come, I do wonder if his personality is suited to NASCAR. This seems to be the type of racing where biding your time, waiting for adjustments to be made to the car, and not getting too ticked at all the bumping and banging pays off. Not sure if that's JPM's strong suit.
he is becoming more calm which is suiting him better. Used to be he crashed or won but now I think he is points racing too much. You can't beat Martin or Johnson without winning. I pray Mark Martin wins it all this year. He deserves it more than any driver in the field. The best season he has had in the past 15 years and I would hate to see him lose it to a guy like JJ. Can't stand his snobby punk ***.
09-29-2009, 02:46 AM
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I have always been a JPM fan -- even way back when he was a rookie in Chump Car
Then the F1 attitude hit -- I still like him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2WvQTeGAEU
Then the F1 attitude hit -- I still like him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2WvQTeGAEU
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