Saturday, January 14th 'What If' Question

For sports fans who have been living under a rock lately, or maybe don't pay much attention to any ESPN programming, they may not have heard about Tim Tebow.

Hard to imagine since Tebow has been the main storyline since the NFL season started. For just as many of those who love him they're matched with those who don't. Something that can't be taken away from Tebow though is that he is exactly who he seems to be on TV.

He praises the lord openly and outwardly at any given chance. He sings hymns on the sidelines or during practice. He goes on mission trips and meets with those less fortunate than he is. Tebow truly believes that he is doing the work of a higher up and serving a greater purpose. When he plays he has others thinking his success is linked to divine intervention or find that his stats correspond with bible versus or biblical figures (i.e. John 316 when he passed for 316 yards and so forth).

Tebow has taken the NFL by storm and many have looked to other sports for an athlete like him. Hard to find one as forward about things as Tebow. In NASCAR you'll see drivers thank the good lord for a great race or another victory and there's the pre-race prayer before every event. Yet you won't find any 'Tebowing.' Of course Kyle Busch has his bow and Carl Edwards his backflip but no driver gets out of his car and points higher up and then gets down on a knee to give praise.

No, there's only one Tim Tebow. One that dominates the headlines, chatrooms, blogs and social media sites. Tebow has others trying to emulate him (driver Trevor Bayne said last week that he wants to be more like Tebow with his faith) and has those of all ages and professions copy his taking a knee and giving praise. Photos poor in from all over of the best impersonations. On the playing field in the sporting world though, there will only be one Tebow.

But ...

What if #NASCAR had a driver like Tim Tebow: strong in belief & all the media hype/coverage, how would he/she be treated by fans & drivers?

@rcracer20 #nascar does @Tbayne21

@Harvichick29 Don't we have that in Trevor Bayne?

@MimiFlowerchild I think he or she would be loved.We are the only sport that prays before we play.

@Harvichick29 Other sports don't generally have a prayer beforehand, so I guess thats why TBayne doesnt get as much attention for it.

@baileyja69 They already have one Trevor Bane

@nuccionino They do, his name is Trevor Bayne. and he was very hyped up this past season. And fans/drivers would welcome it for sure.

@4wheels_engine Maybe not as forward, but definitely not shy about it either!

@thebigshmoog who, @tbayne21? @Mc_Driver? I'm as impressed with them as I am with Tebow.

@cruetten Trevor Bayne is NASCAR's version of Tim Tebow. What separates them is that while football media are very critical of tebow...(c) NASCAR media almost "guard" Bayne--most of our media seem almost protective of him...

@Trevorplummer think his name is @Tbayne21. Granted hes not huge, but he did win the biggest race last year. #timtebow # daytona500

@NancyatStudioN Trevor may not be as "forward" about it - but IMHO he is more sincere