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Monday, December 31 Harvick can contend for title ESPN.com We asked our users whether Kevin Harvick could compete for the Winston Cup title in his sophomore season. Here are some of the responses:
Without a doubt! Childress chose well. He and Earnhardt knew Harvick was a talented and gifted competitor with the drive and intensity to win. George S. Keidel Stafford, Va.
Of course he can! He has what it takes to become one of the greatest racers of all time. He is aggressive yet focused. He has proven himself as a great driver during race year 2001. The task he undertook after Feb. 18th, 2001, was monumental and he pulled it off with flying colors. Vida Trujillo Magdalena, N.M.
Kevin Harvick has a definite shot at the championship. He is an amazing driver and one you'll hear about doing awesome things in years to come. I like his attitude, although some may say he's too aggressive. They're out there to win races not a popularity contest! Harvick is definitely a future WC champion! Lesa McIntyre Port Rowan, Ontario
Yes, because he is a good talent and has Childress behind him. Jon Yountz New Castle, Del.
There are times when I swear that Dale himself is driving the 29 car and that's why I think Kevin can do it.
There are other promising drivers such as Tony Stewart and Dale Jr. but neither has the overall skills needed (yet) to win it all. Stewart is a very good short track and road course driver. Dale Jr. races well on tracks 1½ miles and up. Harvick has done well on all tracks and even though he's an aggressive driver he has the knack of avoiding wrecks. That's the biggest key to winning championships. Ask Jeff Gordon.
I really like this guy. Finishing in the top 10 with one less race than the other drivers was amazing. I really like his style of driving -- reminds me of the Intimidator. I'm very much looking forward to next season to see how far up in the points can Harvick take that 29 car. All of us Earnhardt fans our pulling for him, we all know that under that 29 paint job lies a black car with a white number 3. Tony Hamann Charleston, S.C.
Kevin Harvick does have great skill as a driver. However, his "I will put you into the wall to win a race" attitude is not making him popular with his peers. He is not the Man in Black, so stop trying. It would be such a shame to see such a talent black listed due to his attitude and dangerous driving style. Ken Wilson Atlanta
Kevin Harvick is as good as young talent as there is in Winston Cup. He is like Jeff Gordon was only more aggressive, which is what it takes to succeed in Winston Cup. Tommy Mellow Laurel, Miss.
Harvick is a definite title contender for 2002. He's already shown what it takes, and not having to run the whole Busch series this year will let him focus on Cup. He'll be a driver to be dealt with. Wes Lungwitz Oshkosh, Wis.
I think Kevin can challenge for the Winston Cup because of all the challenges that were mounted in his path to becoming the 2001 Busch champion, Winston Cup Rookie of the Year, and ninth place finisher in Winston Cup points. However, I am eager to see how Kevin does without the Busch Series program because I believe that gave him a lot of extra seat time at many of these tracks, which he is still not familiar with. Matt Demey Harrisburg, Pa.
Harvick is one of a kind, but he also stepped into one of the best funded and well oiled race teams on the circuit. None the less, he is what he is. He drives hard, gives nothing, and takes nothing from anyone. Harvick is a bright star to the stable of already incredibly talented young drivers. Jon Davis Atlanta
He certainly will be a contender for the top 5 in points. I would like nothing more than to see him win the championship as Dale did back in 1980, except maybe to see Jr. at the head table at the Waldorf instead. On the down side, his teammates, however talented as they are, may not be as cooperative as some of the other teams, i.e. Yates and Gibbs. I didn't think Skinner was was as helpful to Dale as he should have been, and I don't believe Jeff and Robby will be, either, considering their run-ins with Kevin over the past season. In today's Cup circuit, everyone needs as much help as they can get to be competitive each week. We will soon find out if the hatchet got buried. Mike Transano Salem, Mo.
There's no question Kevin Harvick is a talented driver, but at times it seemed as though he thought because he stepped into the Goodwrench car he also became Dale Earnhardt. He's no Dale Earnhardt. Rough driving and ruffling the feathers of other drivers doesn't make you Dale Earnhardt. Many drivers felt this way including Bobby Hamilton after he had an on-track incident with Harvick forcing him out of the race. Commenting on the altercation Hamilton said, "Harvick's not worth a pimple on Dale Earnhardt's butt." I couldn't have been put better. If Kevin Harvick would like to continue his success he'd better watch how many fellow drivers he upsets on the track. At times you need friends to get ahead in races. Matt Whidden Weston, Conn. |
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