October 10, 2017 News

NASCAR Talk: Villains, Good Guys, Why Fans Dislike Ryan Newman, Can NASCAR Be Fixed, And More

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NASCAR fans are fickle. They have a lot of opinions, but what is always clear is that they are sincere in their beliefs. Some say that NASCAR fans are hard to please. We say it’s just the NASCAR way. We asked the hard questions and fans weighed in. We wanted to know who are NASCAR’s villains and good guys. We also wanted to know why fans seem to dislike Ryan Newman.

Below are links to our top Twitter questions this week and also a few responses. Every Monday, we will host a #NASCARTalk Twitter party at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST. Join us for some NASCAR talk. Have something to say? We would love to hear from you! Join the conversation on our next Twitter chat and tweet us a comment.

Question 1: Ryan Newman did not finish the Sunday’s race. Fans responded with a lot of negativity. Is it fair? Do you dislike Newman? #NASCARTalk

Q1: Ryan Newman did not finish the Sunday’s race. Fans responded with a lot of negativity. Is it fair? Do you dislike Newman? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) October 9, 2017

Answers:

A1: It wasn’t karma. Newman has a job to do. Drive the race car. I dont have a problem with him. There’s not a story here. #NASCAR

— Daily NASCAR Scoop (@NASCARDaily) October 9, 2017

A1: Honestly, lots of fans are negative. I'm used to it so there's no surprise. I try to be positive and lead by example. #NASCAR

— Daily NASCAR Scoop (@NASCARDaily) October 9, 2017

A1: I have no issue w/ Newman. If anything, I'm sympathetic. RCR cars are weak.

— Greg Clark (@gclarktweets2) October 9, 2017

Definitely neutral when it comes to Newman. I like he’s aggressive, but I don’t like his attitude. Yet you need the attitude sometimes.

— kym🎃 (@knallen24) October 9, 2017

I like Newman, No

— Nick Foligno #1 Fan (@becky_elsen) October 9, 2017

Not fair at all

— Harvick4TheCup30 (@ScottyStyles29) October 9, 2017

Question 2: As @NASCARDaily stated NASCAR fans can be negative. Will this change? Is NASCAR broken? Can it be fixed? Is it beyond repair #NASCARTalk

Q2: As @NASCARDaily stated NASCAR fans can be negative. Will this change? Is NASCAR broken? Can it be fixed? Is it beyond repair #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) October 9, 2017

Answers:

A2: NASCAR has its issues, as does all sports. People have to change. I haven't watched in close to 3 years ti'll I started chatting here.

— Greg Clark (@gclarktweets2) October 9, 2017

NASCAR has had it's issues over the last several years but no sport out there is perfect, things changes, times change even in sports.

— Patrick R. Dron (@patrickdron78) October 9, 2017

A2: I personally think it's unavoidable. Doesn't matter what sport it is, there's always a positive side and a negative side.

— Kenneth Lee (@FrontRowKenny) October 9, 2017

#NASCAR is fine. People need to relax

— Harvick4TheCup30 (@ScottyStyles29) October 9, 2017

I personally don’t think this will ever change! No matter the sport you will never be able to make every single fan happy.

— Tiffany (@tiffanyshandell) October 9, 2017

Fans of any sport are negative. I think we’ll find out how much trouble NASCAR is in when it comes TV contract renewal time.

— Michelle Cison (@chellebean316) October 9, 2017

Question 3: @JeanerBean677 believes NASCAR needs “villains” as much as “good guys.” Name that villain and your favorite good guy. #NASCARTalk

Q3: @JeanerBean677 believes NASCAR needs “villains” as much as “good guys.” Name that villain and your favorite good guy. #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) October 9, 2017

Answers:

Good: @landoncassill
Villain: @mattdracing

— ryan goodrum (@ryan_goodrum) October 9, 2017

Kurt Busch for both!!

— MO_Outlaw41 (@MO_Outlaw41) October 9, 2017

good guy: @MartinTruex_Jr villian: Kyle Busch.

— Patrick R. Dron (@patrickdron78) October 9, 2017

Q3: Brad is a villian, he talks out of the side of his face like cousin Carl used to. Kasey is an all around good guy.

— Charlie Bowles (@CharlieBowles6) October 9, 2017

For me, Kyle Busch is a villan. He’s a badass racer, no doubt. I just don’t like his whinyness & attitude. I like A LOT of the drivers, but

— jmp (@JeanerBean677) October 9, 2017

I’ve been a Jr fan for quite some time. I never planned to be, it just kind of happened. Grew up in a family of Earnhardt haters, /Ford

— jmp (@JeanerBean677) October 9, 2017

Question 4: A lot happened during Sunday’s race. Kurt had a moment w/ Larson, Jimmie’s pit, Kyle’s heatstroke, and Truex Jr. won. What stuck out?

Q4: A lot happened during Sunday’s race. Kurt had a moment w/ Larson, Jimmie’s pit, Kyle’s heatstroke, and Truex Jr. won. What stuck out?

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) October 9, 2017

Answers:

When someone hits the deck and the medics start running out… Rowdy had me worried there for a moment.

— Greg Clark (@gclarktweets2) October 9, 2017

They’re all equally important. Kurt showed how much he’s grown. Jimmie showed how much NASCAR ❤️s him, Kyle showed how tough it is to drive.

— Michelle Cison (@chellebean316) October 9, 2017

A4: I’d probably say the dilemma with Jimmie Johnson’s pit stop. There were some odd incidents with safety & officiating.

— Kenneth Lee (@FrontRowKenny) October 9, 2017

That there was no penalty to Jimmie for adding lug nuts out of the pit box. This will take on a life of its own.

— Frank Pozen (@frankp316) October 9, 2017

I liked the moment between Larson and Kurt!

— Tiffany (@tiffanyshandell) October 9, 2017

Question 5: Hendrick motorsports unveiled their 2018 pain schemes. Which of the two new young drivers will win a Cup race first? Why? #NASCARTalk

Q5: Hendrick motorsports unveiled their 2018 pain schemes. Which of the two new young drivers will win a Cup race first? Why? #NASCARTalk

— All Turns No Brakes (@turnsnobrakes) October 9, 2017

Answers:

A5: I think Byron will have a successful career and it will be interesting to watch Bowman compete in Hendrick equipment full-time. #NASCAR

— Daily NASCAR Scoop (@NASCARDaily) October 9, 2017

Bowman possibly because he’s ran in cup before, Byron’s first race I believe will be the Daytona 500 and that won’t be easy for him.

— Patrick R. Dron (@patrickdron78) October 9, 2017

@AlexBRacing has Cup experience and has faced more adversity, so I think he wins first, but WillyB will be successful too.

— Michelle Cison (@chellebean316) October 9, 2017

I voted for Bowman. Byron probably has the most potential, but it said a lot about Alex when he jumped in an Xfinity car and won Saturday!

— Jason Rodgers (@JRodgers_9) October 9, 2017