Great Rookie Seasons

[moon]

So where do y'all think J.R.'s season ranks compared to other rookie seasons?
Three wins is damn good (rookie or not).

Recent or not-so-recent, what do you think?

 

[PJ]

I was thinking the same thing after yesterday's win. What other rookie had 3 wins? Its even more impressive since he did not race the full season


Hight had an impressive rookie season.

 

[NitroRichFire]

Well, actions speak much louder than words!

 

[Toejam]

Considering that Dexter Tuttle's team is underfunded to most of the Top 5 teams out there. JR's accomplishments are Amazing! Winning 3 races on a Part-time basis is Huge no matter who the driver is!

 

[Gordon]

Couldn't agree more. And to top it off, he's won with raw power, he's won on holeshots and he's won pedal-fests. I thought so before yesterday's race but it's without question now - he's the Rookie of the Year, hands down. Way to go JR Todd!

 

[T.J.]

So where do y'all think J.R.'s season ranks compared to other rookie seasons?
Three wins is damn good (rookie or not).

Recent or not-so-recent, what do you think?

The only rookie who I think ranks higher than JR's rookie season would be Gary Scelzi's 1st season driving "big red" in 97. With it being the "Champions flight" tour for obvious reasons.

 

[none]

A couple of others, Mike Edwards and Matt Hines both won three times and both finished third in their class, in the same season no less. I could be wrong, but I believe that it was the only time they had "Co-Rookies of the Year". Jason Line's wasn't bad either. J.R. is having a SPECTACULAR season, and if it was over today he should be an easy choice. But why don't we run the last three races before we vote. I don't see anyone catching him for ROTY, but I never thought that Cruz would catch Force in '92 either.

Alan

 

[Nazgul]

but I never thought that Cruz would catch Force in '92 either.

Alan

My fantasy football teams didn't do well this week, John lost in the semi's, I got beat in "pick the pro's" by 1 point, & then you have to bring up '92... I'm suffering here Alan.

As far as ROTY, JR's a lock imho, and if he passes Hillary in points then it'll be all but signed, sealed, and delivered. What an incredible year for those guys.

For the record I hope Hillary wins one of the last 3 races... may be a long shot, but I still hope she does.

 

[d'kid]

Yeah, As much as I like Hil, JR's it...
Naz... don't despair... you saw the fire Cruz lit under Papa John by winning '5 in a row'... 93 was 13 for Papa, Right?

Now, next season, we have Ashley the Fair vs. Steve T for ROTY... now that's gonna be Awesome...

 

[Nazgul]

Yeah, As much as I like Hil, JR's it...
Naz... don't despair... you saw the fire Cruz lit under Papa John by winning '5 in a row'... 93 was 13 for Papa, Right?

Now, next season, we have Ashley the Fair vs. Steve T for ROTY... now that's gonna be Awesome...

Thanks Karl... I needed that to pick me back up.

 

[BF]

Brandon Bernstein won 3 times in 8 races as a rookie before his crash. No telling how many more would come if he hadn't been hurt.

 

[jpee]

I haven't heard anyone mention SC yea I know he is an R & D man now but when he "WAS" driving do ya think as they say... "I couldda been a contender"

 

[none]

Considering that Dexter Tuttle's team is underfunded to most of the Top 5 teams out there.

Hey Joe,

Why do you say that? If they are so "underfunded" why are they adding a second car?

Alan

 

[.]

as they say... "I couldda been a contender"

hilarious John!

 

[The Counterfeiter]

Underfunded - no. Sufficiently funded to race without corporate sponsor distractions - yes. Appears to me that Evan has this right - give 'em everything they need, step back, and let them RACE!