I grew up watching Indy on Memorial Day weekend, so I know the big-name racers from the 1970s and early '80s. Dad's nickname was AJ Foyt, due to his lead foot. After that, I know nothing, but Dad has become a huge NASCAR fan (they go to the Joliet track on the big-ticket race weekends for the entire weekend to socialize as much as to watch the race).
I got stabbed, you know, right here.
Mal ,'Shindig'
Natter 47: My Brilliance Is Wasted On You People
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Kathy A - Oct 23, 2006 1:34:18 pm PDT #5119 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
AirstreamNA - Oct 23, 2006 1:36:46 pm PDT #5120 of 10001
When you're racing - it's life. Anything that comes before or after is just waiting.
For style or safety?Safety. My parents saw a guy get killed at Mid-Ohio in the early 70s, and ever since House Rules say no open-wheel racing.
Obviously, you're in the Portland races. From the guys I know who race ALMS and GrandAm, it's their least favorite track. I've never been there so I have no opinion. My new favorite track has to be Miller Motorsports Park outside Salt Lake City. However, the ALMS guys didn't have as much luck there.
And, if you ever make it to Sebring, be sure that you have a male companion. The infield is referred to as the Zoo, and to say the least, it verges on insanity. Wait, it actually is an insane place to be.
vw bug - Oct 23, 2006 1:37:14 pm PDT #5121 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
So...how about that Holiday Crate & Barrel catelog? Anyone else get that today? Oh, the pretty things! I see some peppermint bark in my future! And maybe some snowman kitchen decorations.
Kathy A - Oct 23, 2006 1:41:42 pm PDT #5122 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Cass - Oct 23, 2006 1:42:22 pm PDT #5123 of 10001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
I had a lovebird that I named AJ!
t /Foyt likes fast carrots
I am watching some LeMans Endurance Series recaps and the narrator is the same guy who does the Inside Grand Prix intro show for the F1 events. I want him to say "Allianz." Funny that I recognize his voice but have no idea who it is.
IO(not!racing)N, I just turned my heat on for the first time. Would rather have a fire but I have no firelogs currently. I only turned the heat on in my room which likely explains why the cats are in there.
AirstreamNA - Oct 23, 2006 1:43:28 pm PDT #5124 of 10001
When you're racing - it's life. Anything that comes before or after is just waiting.
how about that Holiday Crate & Barrel catelog?
No fair! My catalog's AWOL. Ahhh, peppermint bark. Yum!
SailAweigh - Oct 23, 2006 1:45:06 pm PDT #5125 of 10001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I get no Crate and Barrel catalog. I think this must be remedied.
vw bug - Oct 23, 2006 1:45:59 pm PDT #5126 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
No fair! My catalog's AWOL.
I'm sure it's on its way (see I can appropriately use it's and its). And, when you get it, you can be stuck like I am. Do I need the snowman place-mats and napkins [link] OR the flatware stockings [link] It's a conundrum.
Cass - Oct 23, 2006 1:48:44 pm PDT #5127 of 10001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Safety. My parents saw a guy get killed at Mid-Ohio in the early 70s, and ever since House Rules say no open-wheel racing.Not a bad rule. I was at Fontana when Greg Moore was killed in the CART race ('99? I don't want to google it.) and it was just horrible. Fenders make for a *lot* less chance of being hurt in a crash.
Allyson - Oct 23, 2006 1:49:43 pm PDT #5128 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Hoo.Ray. My dad called and offered to buy me a plane ticket home this winter!
So the money I've been socking away for plane fare can now be earmarked for nephew spoilage!