Is the only difference between Robby Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sir...... Timing

In 1984 when Childress hired the late Dale Earnhardt, the decision was criticized by some because he wasn't the most popular driver in the field. Earnhardt was thought to be too tough to tame. NASCAR.COM

Before Burton, times were tough at RCR. In 2004, Kevin Harvick went winless and Robby Gordon left to start his own team. At that point, Childress decided to dig deep and refocus his efforts on winning.

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Permalink Reply by Mike/WC77 on September 19, 2008 at 3:59pm

Well theres timing, the accent, mustache, oh,& that bulletproof Chevy Dale drove to 6 championships with RC

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Permalink Reply by Rod on September 19, 2008 at 4:08pm

Yeah, he refocused by hiring Burton......and Burton went on a winnin.....oh shit no he didn't! Nevermind!

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Permalink Reply by rpmscott on September 19, 2008 at 4:25pm

RCR did improve equipment after Robby left.

I just see the same style of driving in Robby as I did in Dale. and with the right team effort would Robby have won more races. I wish he would have decided to dig deep and refocus his efforts on winning. when Robby was still there.