like someone who was not on your favorite list last year that is on this year.
why?

Denny Hamlin.
Barely noticed him until he and Kyle became team mates.

And on the flip side, now that they're not team mates anymore, Jeff Gordon.
(for the love of all things holy.Earnhardt fans are not supposed to like Jeff)

Sort of. It is not that l did not like Jeff Gordon last year but l have been watching him closer this year and everything about him made me respect him a lot more. l kicked one to the curb and put Jeff up in my top 5.

Liking Scott Riggs.
Dead man walking, but he races into the top 35 anyway.
Hope he catches on somewhere else (Hey Ganassi, listen up!)

Absolutely l have picked up some more favorites but l have only one true favorite (Dale Jr) & that will not change. Most of the ones that l have learned to like is because of the respect that l have for some of the fans that participate on . I've leaned more about other drivers & it is also nice to see fans on Y/A other than Dale Jr, Jimmie Johnson, or Jeff Gordon fans. l even like some of the Kyle Busch fans also even though l am outspoken quickly about Kyle on Y/A. The only reason l do that is because of the way about 3 of his fans have made reference to Dale Jr (not Maggie - she is kool) when speaking about Kyle Busch. Other than that my respect for Kyle has increased a lot. My prediction from last year was Toyota was going to hurt some people is feelings this year. Anybody that was around last year should remember my prediction because l was pretty much alone with my statements . as usual LOL.

But yes l have learned to like Jimmie Johnson (because of a particular JJ fan) & l admire his willingness to help the people in need in California with his donations during the wild fires in 2007. l admire how Jeff Gordon has tried to welcome Dale Jr to HMS. Even drivers that l do not normally think about like Jamie MacMurray was impressive last week at Martinsville, or Regan Smith .. Regan was not even in my vocabulary until his deal at Talladega. It is good to see fans of people l do not normally pay much attention to.

So yes . all in all l have gained a lot of respect for several different drivers for different reasons . some for who the drivers r & what they do & also some simply for who their fans r & what they do.

Kyle Busch, because he can kick a*ss drive a race car!

Sure. Obviously l like all the HMS drivers, since they are Jr. is teammates. Also Jeff Burton and Tony Stewart because they are great driver's.

l got one favorite but l never really liked Jeff Gordon but l moved him to the neutral side.

Patrick Carpentier, and I've started to like Marcos Ambrose more, he is my favorite Nationwide driver, he will be my third/fourth favorite Sprint Cup driver soon.

yes l have added Kyle Bush did not care too awful much for him last season but at JGR l have given him a chance, he makes me laugh.also have come to appreciate Jimmie Johnson more than last season.

David Ragan, l am totally over the wreck'um Ragan that he was last yr. The kid has really improved, l am sure he can make the chase next yr.

Go Dale Jr & Hms

Go Rays!!

l have added Kyle Busch because he is a good driver, last year l did not like him at all.

Nope.

l have two drivers that l root for already.

l mean l like other drivers along with my main two, but l dont follow them.

Landon Cassill from the Nationwide series. To tell u the truth, l rooted for him when he started last year but l did not really know much about him. Now l have learned a lot over the past year & l am glad that l picked him as one of my favorites. l like him because he is a great guy & seems to not get frustruated whenever he has a bad finish. He writes these weekly blogs for FOX Sports, which is a great way to learn about a driver is lifestyle. You can view them here: http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/Landon%20Cassill.

I've added David Ragan to my list this year. He is really got talent.

l have added David Ragan to the drivers under my favorites umbrella.

Yep, Kyle Busch, joining JGR. Welcome!

Yes. l became a fan of Dario Franchitti this season, but that is kind of over l guess. Wish it would have worked out for him in NASCAR.

Ca not forget about Brad Keselowski. Jr made the right call in hiring him last season. He is a great competitor in the Nationwide series. Ca not wait to see him in the Cup cars.

Also, David Ragan. The kid has earned my respect this year.

Then there is Landon Cassill, Steven Wallace, Bobby Hamilton Jr, Patrick Carpentier, AJ Almendinger..