SundayNiagara
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How can you be sure?
Del Worsham Retires (1 Viewer)
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How can you be sure?
Ok all I can say their seems to be NO PROOF for anyone's case. No one is wrong saying Morgan bought the seat, No one is wrong saying he did not. Mark your making really severe statements with no proof behind it, I learned not to oversteer my statements on here cause it only bites you in the ass, trust me on that one!
Personally I feel it makes perfect sense for him to hang up the helmet and tune. He won what every drag racer wants, he may not want another year of trying anymore. I for one back Del and AJR on the statement that this was Del's free will.
Personally I feel it makes perfect sense for him to hang up the helmet and tune. He won what every drag racer wants, he may not want another year of trying anymore. I for one back Del and AJR on the statement that this was Del's free will.
SundayNiagara
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To each his, or her own!
DrRocket
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Once again, sir, your reading comprehension seems to be lacking. Or, are you saying here and now that Del's full of it?
Buns
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Forget about all the BS and just relive how awesome of a moment it was when Del won the championship..
2011 World Champion Del Worsham Spencer Massey TFD Semi Finals Auto Club Finals Pomono 2011.mpg - YouTube
Going out on top, champ!
2011 World Champion Del Worsham Spencer Massey TFD Semi Finals Auto Club Finals Pomono 2011.mpg - YouTube
Going out on top, champ!
Yes it was I am glad the countdown never screwed with top fuel's overall result
N/A
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Would not be suprised. Now if Del had a rough year, wasn't having fun on the track then I can see the "retirement" scenario. But the guy just won a championship. It just seems a little fishy imo. We'll see what happens.
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He had many, many rough years. Ever consider maybe this is what he wanted, go out on top because it may never happen again? It's impossible to say if any AJR car can win a title next season with whatever driver in it. Good year? of course! Championship year? Who knows.
clwill
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He went out on top. What more could you ask for?
Bucket list:
- Win NHRA championship [check]
DrRocket
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Why? Why is it so hard for some of you to believe anyone could walk away from a ride? Why NOT go out on top rather than leave after a lousy season with a bad taste in your mouth from it? He's been at it for some time, 21 years. Plus, he's got kids at home that he probably doesn't see much during the season when he's on the road.
And speaking of family matters, perhaps Dan Wheldon's death had something to do with his decision. Like I said, he's got a wonderful family, great wife and kids. Sure would make ME think twice about it, as I looked into my young kid's face.
It's one of the reasons Gary Scelzi gave for walking away. His kids and family.
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SundayNiagara
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Anything is possible!
Buns
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Going out on top isn't a bad idea, guys and gals.
Jerome Bettis and Tony Larussa, among others, have realized the value in retiring at the peak of their profession and not leaving with a bad taste in their mouths. Del knows how hard it is to win a championship and even as great as that team is, another championship is not guaranteed in 2012.
He's decided to finish this phase of his career and if he goes onto being a crew chief, he can do so knowing he was the best.
After 21 years, Del knows what it's like to drive. He's probably ready to move on to the next challenge. One that's a little safer, too.
Jerome Bettis and Tony Larussa, among others, have realized the value in retiring at the peak of their profession and not leaving with a bad taste in their mouths. Del knows how hard it is to win a championship and even as great as that team is, another championship is not guaranteed in 2012.
He's decided to finish this phase of his career and if he goes onto being a crew chief, he can do so knowing he was the best.
After 21 years, Del knows what it's like to drive. He's probably ready to move on to the next challenge. One that's a little safer, too.
TooTall999
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Im not ready to accept the Del Retirement story.....The guys what 41-42? Not that old, and I am willing to admit that in a couple of years should another Major offer come his way, we may find Del back in the Drivers seat!
Official disclaimer...this is only speculation...but it could be possible that he had an agreement with his wife that if and when he did win a championship, he would retire. Sometimes having a wife and kids changes your priorities and you start to think about what ifs.
DrRocket
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I think this is a very likely scenario. It's my guess that the Dan Wheldon crash sparked a LOT of very serious "what if" conversations in racing housholds with children.
my friends call me Zappy
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I agree with David G, and David K. As we can see Ashley is NOT comming back.
