Gordon is soooo much better than the rest of the field.

Dale Jr. is a good driver, I don't pull for him because everyone else was pulling for him since the beginning before he ever won anything.

Earnhardt Sr. was hated in the 80s. There were only a few drunk rednecks that cheered for him. He was notorious for putting folks into the wall, even King Richard. He really didn't start being a fan favorite until GM sponsored him. Even then he never stopped wrecking other cars.