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Just in general for lots of guys in this sport, aside from the 800 pound elephant in 7 gear?!?!?! Rosberg wins a title finally and leaves, Edwards just walked away..........both from rides and teams others would kill to be on.
So how come it seems that so many still line up way way past their expiration date and in some cases even PAY to play??
Curious and PLEASE don't turn into a Stewart thread..................there are others even racing right now that obviously should consider calling it a day in both classes.
So how come it seems that so many still line up way way past their expiration date and in some cases even PAY to play??
Curious and PLEASE don't turn into a Stewart thread..................there are others even racing right now that obviously should consider calling it a day in both classes.
Some guys just enjoy being around the race environment or the team environment that's what they've known all their lives and it's hard to find something outside of that.
Remember, the longer that they can earn a paycheck, the longer they can stay out of their own Investments.
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But I think the biggest thing they miss is the fans and admiration. If you ever get a chance ask one of the retired old pros, how they miss the feeling you get when a crowd is going nuts for you. You won't get that feeling again. Shoot in 10 years the fans might not even recognize you anymore.
At Anaheim, I was walking with RJ right down the middle of the crowded pits without even a second glance from the fans, when 30 years ago 77,000 people cheered their brains out for him and would have mobbed him. Now nothing. That has to be at least a little depressing. Especially for some of the guys that really enjoyed the notariaty. Disposable heros.
The self-confidence that is absolutely required for an athlete to have success at the pinnacle of a sport is the same confidence that keeps him standing in the ring for far too long.
Plus most guys dont seem to have legitimate job opportunities after riding. Some get jobs in the industry but not all of them
Anyway thats just my take on things. Maybe they keep racing because they can and people will pay them to do it? Maybe some pride? Always the human element involved
But he's always positive and doesn't speak ill of anyone so Matthes may not agree...lol.
Nobody cares when you ride around for 9th
Pit Row
I hope somebody retires your posting career!
Those guys have had their glory
I mean, most of these guys have barely even a truck. I remember Ivan Tedesco at one time had no way to take a bike to the test track. WTF? Really? I think Watson said he had to go get him.
On the other hand, in the winter, 100,000 people go to the desert with 300K in Truck, 5th wheels and toys and actually are more prepared to go racing than 90% of the guys at a SX or national and work normal jobs.
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