I was disappointed in the new sponsor too Bill, I refuse to wear one of the T shirts! There's a rumor floating around they have trouble keeping the hood down on that car.......
I've been rooting for Mark for the very reasons you've listed, nobody ever has a bad thing to say about him. Tony Stewart even sent him a sideways compliment to him yesterday. I remember Dale Sr. calling him a "class act" when asked about him once. It would be great if he could pull off the Championship before he retires, he just needs a little luck to roll his way!