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Thanks for the comments everyone.

One thing I didn't mention in my article is that I didn't follow the other fans over to Junior's camp when his dad died. In fact, I pretty much drifted away from the sport altogether because I didn't feel there was a driver out there worthy of my devotion, not even Junior. What I liked about his dad was that he started with nothing and built an empire through raw talent and determination. I thought Junior was just a rich kid playing with his daddy's toys and hanging out with his "posse" - totally unappreciative of the legacy his father left for him.

I was wrong.

Since I started following the sport again, I've been very impressed with Junior's humility and maturity. It's also obvious that he took a page from his dad's book when it comes to the treatment of his fans, which explains why he remains so popular.