OldCracker29
I've been knocked down drug out and left for dead
He didn't want to take over that car. He was put in there because there was no one else to do it. He did win two races, and won rookie of the year in '01.
I'm not bagging on his performance.. At the time, though, I didn't think he deserved the ride ... and I highly doubt anyone else they could've put in that ride would've "deserved it," either!
That's all I was really gettin' at..
BUT.
As it turns out, putting him in that ride was a smart move. No veteran would have filled that void, so by putting a "new" guy in there, they were able to build on a future without looking like they were trying to replace Earnhardt (which nobody could have done).
It worked out but I agree with Michael here. I didn't like it at the time.
I also agree, but Harvick has matured a hell of a lot. Hell, I'd have been a cocky mother fucker to if somebody told me I had to drive Dales car.
