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Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
10/14/14 10:23:40AM
3,119 posts

Saturday Night at Charlotte and Monday Morning on ABC


Current NASCAR

I was asked this morning, after posting the fact that there would be no Legendtorial tonight, if I could post my observations of what happened in Charlotte Saturday night. So, bearing in mind that I do not like Toyotas or any driver thereof, with the exception of Cole Whitt, here we go.

I was absolutely amazed to tune in on my local ABC affiliate at 7:00 p.m. for the pre-race only to encounter a college football game between TCU and Baylor. I looked and that game had started at 3:30. I noted the remaining time in the game at tune in (7:00 p.m), and it showed 10:39 on the clock. At 7:30 there were still 7:14 showing on the clock. Thirty minutes had passed and just over 3 minutes had come off the play clock. I kept watch the scroll and listening to the announcers, while running the channels looking for a substitute channel for the race as sometimes happens when scheduling conflicts. Nothing!

Finally, around 7:35, I was advised by the ABC scroll that the race could be seen on ESPN3. I had never heard of that channel but I went in search of it only to find that my dear Time Warner Cable System charges an additional $7.99 per month for that channel. So, back to ABC I go to wait out the damned football game. Finally, 4 hours and 32 minutes after the game started, ABC went to the race. I was totally discussed that ABC didn't switch that asinine football game to another channel and put the race on. I know there are Horney Toad fans and football fans clued to their sets for those games but having counted over 39 channels on my system showing college football at the same time I was not impressed at all with ABC. I had just about decided to boycott ABCfora year but they don't have anything on worth watching anyway so that would have been an easy out.

Then, I hear about Good Morning America, ABC's morning gab-fest of talking head idiots having things to say about Tony Stewart's actionsSaturday night. I find the clip online and watched in total disbelief as those morons tried to tie what Tony did Saturday night to the horrible incident in upstate New York. I don't think I have ever seen any commentary on television (not involving politics) nearly as repulsive as that report. Surely ABC has sunk to the lowest level of broadcast integrity to have aired such a report. They claimed to have "reached out to Tony Stewart for comment" but Tony did not respond. I don't blame Tony at all. To even try to address such ignorance as displayed by ABC and Good Morning America would be futile.

Now, as to the on track incidents and after the race incidents at Charlotte. As you know, I do not like Kenseth and I like Hamlin even less. Matt is obviously frustrated because he and his Jap Crap have not won a race yet this year. Denny is just a big mouth with a little head and he's fortunate to even be included in the ridiculous Chase. Both of them play bumper cars with Brad and while I don't necessarily agree with what Brad did on pit road, I totally agree that he should have addressed both Matt and Denny with a jack handle up against the head, as they did in the old days. Denny can be thankful he was "restrained" as Brad would have killed him. As for Matt, to come running up from behind, much like the Japs did at Pearl Harbor, was disgraceful. But, that's my opinion and while I am subject to the ROE, I feel strongly enough about what I'm saying to state it this way.

As for any penalties NASCAR may choose to hand out, to the parties involved, most would be meaningless. Each driver almost must win at Talladega to continue in the infernal Chase. Money doesn't mean anything to these guys. But it will be interesting to see how that all unfolds.

To sum up, I think ABC owes Tony Stewart a huge apology but I doubt anyone in that GMA group has enough class to know that. As to the race fans, ABC owes us an apology for running a four and a half hour football game that most fans could not give a damn about to pre-empt the first part of the race and the opening ceremonies for a "Chase Race". I know ESPN and ABC are out of NASCAR at the end of this year so they have nothing to lose by ticking off big Brian, but they have something to lose by ticking off that many race fans.

So, as of today, my voice is not working, but my fingers are. I have one finger working very well to present to Kenseth and Hamlin and that bunch of junk driving racers. You all can take aguess as to which finger that may be. If you wish to comment on this post, you had better hurry before Jeff removes it!!!!!!!!


updated by @tim-leeming: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM
Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
10/14/14 10:01:29AM
3,119 posts

No Legendtorial tonight


Administrative

Thanks, Danny, but I'll be here on chat.

Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
10/14/14 09:30:06AM
3,119 posts

No Legendtorial tonight


Administrative

I came back from Mooresville Sunday coming down with a bad cold. By Monday morning I was pretty sick and stayed in bed for the day. Today I am feeling better but in answer to the constant prayers of Jeff Gilder, I am unable to talk. Seriously I had just about lost my voice by the time we got home Sunday and it was completely gone yesterday and is hardly above a whisper this morning. Ann, in addition to Jeff, is enjoying this plaque called down upon me.

I will, however, be here tonight during the show and will see what I can stir up on chat. Hope many of you will be here during the time when there is silence from the Legend. Silence of the Lambs was nothing to write home about but Silence of The Legend is earth-shaking news.


updated by @tim-leeming: 12/05/16 04:02:57PM
Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
10/09/14 08:55:12AM
3,119 posts

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DAVE FULTON!!!!!!


Administrative

Today is Dave Fulton's birthday. From The Lair, wishes for a most Happy Birthday Dave. I hope all reading this will join me in wishing this wonderful, knowledgeable member of RacersReunion a very Happy Day! Dave is the best, even if he has not learn to recognize famous people when in their presence!!!!

Happy Birthday young man!


updated by @tim-leeming: 11/05/23 05:34:56AM
Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
10/08/14 09:02:45AM
3,119 posts

Sunday Oct 12 at Memory Lane Museum


General

Chase,don't worry about your Schaefer because I rarely drink beer and if I do, it's never more than one. Oh, and don't be looking for the "Famous" sign because Dave won't be there to bring one for me. But you'll probably recognize the hat. I think I'll wear the black one Sunday! I'm looking forward to meeting you.

Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
10/07/14 06:42:13PM
3,119 posts

Sunday Oct 12 at Memory Lane Museum


General

Hope you do stop off Chase. I will be there as well. Hope to meet you face-to-face.

Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
10/06/14 09:29:53AM
3,119 posts

HAS SOMEONE LOST HIS LUCKY RABBITS FOOT?


Current NASCAR

Answer is "Yes". The rabbit who lost the foot.

Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
10/06/14 09:29:05AM
3,119 posts

1968 Grand Touring Division


Stock Car Racing History

Dennis, I have a complaint about these posts of yours! Each time I read one and see the photos added, it only makes me wish I had paid more attention to this division back in the day. The few races of this division I did attend were really great but I could have gone to many more had I not been so eager to make all the Grand National races. The Grand American series has its own unique history to which I wish I had paid more attention at the time. Thank you for putting the history of this division here for all to remember OR to learn about.

Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
10/05/14 10:07:37PM
3,119 posts

Taking One For The Team!


Stock Car Racing History

Well, well, Eric. I know you're proud. Congratulations!!

Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
09/30/14 06:56:43PM
3,119 posts

Story Reminded of Young Members Eric Cardona and Cody Dinsmore


Stock Car Racing History

Thanks for the positive comment Dave. I really love sharing with the young folks.

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