Tallglassofmilk Accepts The Blaniac Challenge

I really have nothing against Dave Blaney. Really, I don't. He just happens to be that guy sitting in the hot seat right now. Nothing personal ... except that I personally have never been impressed by him.

No, I haven't followed his whole career--my only frame of reference is the Nextel Cup Series. No, I've never met him personally so I don't know what a great guy he is, or how nice his parents are ... but even if I did I might still feel the same about his driving.

Some fans are taking this personally.

The Blaniacs have taken me to task for my criticism of Blaney's inability to close and for questioning his ability to take advantage of recent situations he's found himself in.

For daring to doubt his talent, I've been issued a challenge:

"If you are so sure he has no talent, let's make a friendly wager of $100.00, if he finishes the season outside of the top 35, you get my hundred bucks, if he finishes inside the top 35, you make a check out to VJGC....and in the memo put, "KTF Blaniacs."

For the record, I never said he had no talent, I just said his talent hasn't impressed me. The passion of his fans, however, has.

As such, I accept their challenge, with modifications.

If Blaney finishes out the season with the #22 in the top 35 in owner points, I will make a donation of $35 to the Victory Junction Gang Camp. For each additional position claimed in the standings, I will add another $10, so the higher he finishes, the higher the amount.

My challenge to the Blaniacs: Make me a Blaney fan by the end of the season so that I'm happy losing the bet and not actively rooting against him (and the charity).

'Til then ... Brian Vickers, Scott Riggs, Bill Elliott, Johnny Sauter and Jeff Green (you guys are killing me) have a new cheering section!

Previously on Fanhouse
Blaney Steals Ginn's Gift to Wood Brothers
Blaney Blows the Lead, Not A Finisher
Blaney on Pole and Other Toyota Qualifying Surprises