How do you choose which NASCAR driver to like?

Q: I'm just curious what makes one driver more appealing than others. It's obviously not like other sports teams where they're associated with a particular city. And it's not that you can just say, I like Home Depot better than Lowes so I'll pick Stewart over Johnson... clue me in.

A: I chose my favorite driver this way: I have always been a HUGE fan of Dale Earnhardt.After his passing in 2001,I quit watching NASCAR for the entire season.After doing that,I missed the sport and realized that I couldn't live without it and had to pick a new favorite driver.I didn't want to jump on the Jr. or the Harvick wagon only because they were associated with Dale,so I decided to pick a favorite rookie in 2002.Jimmie Johnson caught my eye with his driving ability,personality,and quick success(some may remember that he had the pole for his very first Daytona 500..of course,he wrecked and Ward Burton won,but oh well.That happens at Daytona;and he also won California and both Dover races in his rookie season).As it turns out,I picked a good one.2 championships,36 wins(including the 2006 Daytona 500;2006,2008 Brickyard 400's;and 3 Coca-Cola 600's in a row),2 All-Star races,and a Bud Shootout later,I am still rooting for the 48 every time he gets in a race car.Go Jimmie!!!

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