Who in the HELL at Hendrick accepted that and scheduled him for this?!
I do watch C-SPAN, probably the only NASCAR writer that does...other than maybe Jade Gurss...but I digress.
What was going on there? Why did they ask HIM, of all people, who NASCAR fans would support in the presidential election? It is a stereotype, that all NASCAR fans are republicans. We're not. I'm not. So, I will NOT let any driver, on any team, or a republican politician say that I am. I am NOT. I am a liberal, who supports Barack Obama. Take THAT Jimmie.
Never let a NASCAR driver that has not gone past high school, speak in Washington, DC, to a press club. Yes, that includes Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Who in Washington cares about NASCAR and its philanthropic ways? Not many, I'm guessing. As a nation, I don't think their choice in guests, mirrors the tastes and ideas of people all over.
Maybe they should have asked Chad Knaus to speak to the club? They might get some interesting information about the cars, about engineering...about something half way interesting, that a DC audience might listen to.
The fact that the mainstream NASCAR press hasn't really made this a story, confirms that Jimmie wasn't a hot topic of conversation. This luncheon was on July 8th, a few days after the Daytona 400. After a long holiday weekend, a long race...who wants to sit in front of their TV watching C-SPAN cover Jimmie Johnson? Not me, I'd rather be looking at the championship chances for the top 10 in points.
Just sayin'...
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Saturday, July 19, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
NASCAR over priced? Say it's not so!
When did someone realize this?
From my own personal experience, I know what it's all about. I've only been to two tracks: Dover and Charlotte.
One requires driving 3 and a half hours each way, plus an over night hotel stay. That would be Dover.
The other requires a longer stay to make it worth the money that I shell out for a plane ticket and hotel for a couple of days.
Oh and did I forget a rental car? Yeah, I guess I did.
Put that all together and you get debt, along with the tickets and food and what not.
Yes, I put my love of travel before thinking about my bank account. Yes, I went a little crazy with my credit cards.
Regardless, it's not cheap to go to one race, let alone two in one year.
Unless you're someone who is independently wealthy, such as the top 1 percent of our population, or more...or have invested wisely for your retirement...guess what? You're only going to be sitting on your couch.
That's what I'm going to end up doing again, when I sell my tickets for the June Dover race. Stub Hub here I come!
My job doesn't pay me enough and in this economy, it makes it tougher. Even if you have a college degree like I have, there are no jobs out there to pay me like I deserve to be paid.
I believe in full disclosure, so I will tell you that I am an Obama supporter. Bloggers and Citizen Journalists alike are supposed to express their views, but not be biased. I will say that anything that he has expressed about the bitterness of the middle class and poor IS correct. There is NOTHING negative that he has said, in regard to this. Hillary Clinton is just using her spin, so she can get her dishonest discourse and rhetoric back in the White House.
NASCAR is a part of this corporate structure that is hurting our economy. It's hurting those that are supporting them.
I'd like to tell the commentator on AOL Fan House, that it was quite obvious that this was going on for years. Eight years to be exact. When did you begin to figure this out? Or was it pure sarcasm? I hope it was. If it wasn't, I think someone needs a reality check. NASCAR tickets, like all other expenses are not in line with reality. They're all over priced, they're all out of reach for the fans that they're trying to reach.
From my own personal experience, I know what it's all about. I've only been to two tracks: Dover and Charlotte.
One requires driving 3 and a half hours each way, plus an over night hotel stay. That would be Dover.
The other requires a longer stay to make it worth the money that I shell out for a plane ticket and hotel for a couple of days.
Oh and did I forget a rental car? Yeah, I guess I did.
Put that all together and you get debt, along with the tickets and food and what not.
Yes, I put my love of travel before thinking about my bank account. Yes, I went a little crazy with my credit cards.
Regardless, it's not cheap to go to one race, let alone two in one year.
Unless you're someone who is independently wealthy, such as the top 1 percent of our population, or more...or have invested wisely for your retirement...guess what? You're only going to be sitting on your couch.
That's what I'm going to end up doing again, when I sell my tickets for the June Dover race. Stub Hub here I come!
My job doesn't pay me enough and in this economy, it makes it tougher. Even if you have a college degree like I have, there are no jobs out there to pay me like I deserve to be paid.
I believe in full disclosure, so I will tell you that I am an Obama supporter. Bloggers and Citizen Journalists alike are supposed to express their views, but not be biased. I will say that anything that he has expressed about the bitterness of the middle class and poor IS correct. There is NOTHING negative that he has said, in regard to this. Hillary Clinton is just using her spin, so she can get her dishonest discourse and rhetoric back in the White House.
NASCAR is a part of this corporate structure that is hurting our economy. It's hurting those that are supporting them.
I'd like to tell the commentator on AOL Fan House, that it was quite obvious that this was going on for years. Eight years to be exact. When did you begin to figure this out? Or was it pure sarcasm? I hope it was. If it wasn't, I think someone needs a reality check. NASCAR tickets, like all other expenses are not in line with reality. They're all over priced, they're all out of reach for the fans that they're trying to reach.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Stewart Wins At Indy
For the second time, Tony did it. I guess when you have a real love for your home state and that track, you can get it done.
I don't know why I was gunning for Harvick, because he's won it before, too.
It seemed as though I was watching the same race: wrecks galore and blown engines.
Johnson wasn't spared, as his sheet metal got banged up, repaired and then slammed into a wall. Earnhardt's engine blew up, the pulley was broken.
I only saw from lap 42 on, because I was watching the Baseball Hall of Fame ceremonies. Cal Ripken is one of my heroes, so I couldn't resist it. For the first time in a LONG time, NASCAR took a back seat to one of my first loves: baseball.
The coverage left much to be desired, as TGOM has said, Rusty Wallace IS a robot.
I wanted to knock him out, seriously! "I'll tell you what...I'll tell you what..."
Doc couldn't save it. Where the hell is Allen? IN THE PITS. Why? Because ESPN are DUMBASSES. Made me mute the sound, when it came to the IDIOTS that they have on there.
The mind boggles, when the powers that be in Bristol, place these people on the air. The anchors? Same thing. One is a former basketball player, that used to have a Truck team. He's an expert, how?
The other is a sideline reporter for the NFL. She knows NASCAR how?
Oh and sticking in a non qualifying driver as a commentator...not a cool thing.
Pocono is next, let's see how badly they can mess this up.
I don't know why I was gunning for Harvick, because he's won it before, too.
It seemed as though I was watching the same race: wrecks galore and blown engines.
Johnson wasn't spared, as his sheet metal got banged up, repaired and then slammed into a wall. Earnhardt's engine blew up, the pulley was broken.
I only saw from lap 42 on, because I was watching the Baseball Hall of Fame ceremonies. Cal Ripken is one of my heroes, so I couldn't resist it. For the first time in a LONG time, NASCAR took a back seat to one of my first loves: baseball.
The coverage left much to be desired, as TGOM has said, Rusty Wallace IS a robot.
I wanted to knock him out, seriously! "I'll tell you what...I'll tell you what..."
Doc couldn't save it. Where the hell is Allen? IN THE PITS. Why? Because ESPN are DUMBASSES. Made me mute the sound, when it came to the IDIOTS that they have on there.
The mind boggles, when the powers that be in Bristol, place these people on the air. The anchors? Same thing. One is a former basketball player, that used to have a Truck team. He's an expert, how?
The other is a sideline reporter for the NFL. She knows NASCAR how?
Oh and sticking in a non qualifying driver as a commentator...not a cool thing.
Pocono is next, let's see how badly they can mess this up.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Stewart Wins at Chicagoland
It's been a while, but he did it. After a talk with Coach Gibbs, everything seemed to be hunky dory with the FedEx and Home Depot drivers.
It wasn't much of a wreck fest, but it was more of a engine blowing mess. Menard, Truex, to name two, had those problems, while Earnhardt did not. He had the pleasure of having his power steering go out. Never having this happen before, he had no idea how to deal with it. It seemed like a flat tire to the Budweiser driver, and surisingly, Eury Jr handled it quite well.
Jimmie Johnson wasn't so lucky, slamming into the wall, after cutting a tire at full speed. It looked more serious than it actually was. My breath was caught, waiting for the Lowe's driver to emerge frm the number 48. I never like to see ANY driver hurt, not even Johnson. That was a close call indeed, with only a bruised elbow to show for it...not a concussion or broken bones.
Of course, I need to mention the broadcasting side, because I am a trained broadcaster. TNT didn't do a bad job, but I would have eliminated Weber in the booth. Allen Bestwick should always be in the booth...but of course, contractual obligations would interfer with that. Certain contracts have non competition clauses which eliminate that possibility.
ESPN will pick up where TNT left off in Indy after a week off.
I will blog in between...so feel like commenting? Please DO!
It wasn't much of a wreck fest, but it was more of a engine blowing mess. Menard, Truex, to name two, had those problems, while Earnhardt did not. He had the pleasure of having his power steering go out. Never having this happen before, he had no idea how to deal with it. It seemed like a flat tire to the Budweiser driver, and surisingly, Eury Jr handled it quite well.
Jimmie Johnson wasn't so lucky, slamming into the wall, after cutting a tire at full speed. It looked more serious than it actually was. My breath was caught, waiting for the Lowe's driver to emerge frm the number 48. I never like to see ANY driver hurt, not even Johnson. That was a close call indeed, with only a bruised elbow to show for it...not a concussion or broken bones.
Of course, I need to mention the broadcasting side, because I am a trained broadcaster. TNT didn't do a bad job, but I would have eliminated Weber in the booth. Allen Bestwick should always be in the booth...but of course, contractual obligations would interfer with that. Certain contracts have non competition clauses which eliminate that possibility.
ESPN will pick up where TNT left off in Indy after a week off.
I will blog in between...so feel like commenting? Please DO!
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