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Amanda Cortright
@amanda-cortright
08/03/08 12:11:27AM
3 posts

Disaster at Indy


Current NASCAR

I am sorry but the race stunk! I ended up taking a nap after the first 30 laps because I was not going to waste my time with it. I may not be a racing purist, but I don't like the Brickyard event and never have. I just don't find it exciting. I do understand that it is at a prestigious track so that is tha allure, but this year it was even worse. After the first 20 laps why didn't they just stop the bleeding and reschedule? I know it is impractical, but look what the result is.I think the blame is not all Goodyears's fault. On all the shows I've seen and all of the Sirius shows I've listened to, it seems like everyone is just piling on Goodyear. Yes, Goodyear is responsible and brought a crappy tire, but NASCAR needs to not be so money grubbing and for the benefit of racing make a good decision when they see what is happening.I also think the track should bear some responsibility. The track obviously is catered to Indy cars. The track owner basically said he could care less about this race. Why is it that every other track has to build countless unnecessary ammenities just so NASCAR won't take a race away from them, but Indy doesn't even need to have a track that can support stock cars? I just wish they would give the date to a track that would appreciate the sport instead of snub it.
Amanda Cortright
@amanda-cortright
08/02/08 11:21:30PM
3 posts

Rebroadcast of the Old schooll RacersReunion.com shootout


Administrative

Oh my God, that was way cool! I was so glad I was finally able to see the race. I just wish I didn't live all the way in MN or I would have gone to the race. Hopefully the tour will start up next year. I was hoping to see the race they were supposed to be running near Michigan this year, but oh well. I will definitely buy it if they put it on DVD.I also loved the intro with the racers before the race and the behind the scenes at the end. I love hearing old school stories! I was definitely surprised about the Mikey Waltrip stuff, but don't tell me those rumors haven't run through everyone's mind at some point.Anyway, I loved the race and hope to see more next year!
Amanda Cortright
@amanda-cortright
08/02/08 11:49:04PM
3 posts

who is your favreot driver & why


Current NASCAR

It's just so hard to pick! Old school, I would have to say Cale Yarborough and David Pearson. I love to see Cale wrestle the cars in the old races, and I absolutely love his temper! I have a bit of one myself, so I have to admit that "the fight" won me over. You can't help but love David Pearson. The sling shot moves and that win where he wrecked with Petty... Wow! Go Silver Fox!In more recent times my favorite has been Terry Labonte. I just love his smooth style and he seems like a good ol' boy. When he retired I had to pick someone to cheer on at the races I go to. I picked Carl Edwards because he can drive, and I love that he has a temper behind the smiles. I was at the race where he nearly took of Dale Jr's hand and I thought, this guy has some passion in addition to being hot (I'm sorry but he is!).