Forum Activity for @david-staten

The New 9-Team NASCAR Race Team Alliance

Current NASCAR

I bet Big Bill is rolling over in his grave. If he were still in charge there would be 9 owners that wouldn't be allowed in the race track next week and maybe never again. Of course if he were alive, those 9 owner wouldn't have gone thruwith their plan.Look at whathappened when track ownerswere allowed to startbuying multiple tracks and moving dates around, we lost some mighty fine race tracks. The big guys in timewill squeeze the little teamsout and you willbe left with a starting field made up of the 9 owners race teams. That will be even more boring than racing is today!Somebody better grow a set and get things back in line or Nascar is going to continue on it's downward spiral.

The TRUE All-Star Race really happened back in 1985

Stock Car Racing History

I was there that day and was pulling for old Harry. He had em covered until DW pulled away. 90% of the people in the stands weren't surprised when that engine blow.

UNCLE MIKE HELTON was on wind tunnel tonite

Current NASCAR

You know really I hope the hell they start listening to the old fans. In the old days I would get to 10 or 12 races a year, today I seldom even watch a race on tv. I know it will never be like it was in the past, but something has to change. I would love to see them make a fishing reef out of all of the current style cars and bring back the real Fords, Chevys and Dodges. And I hate this lucky dog, drive around and everyother gimmick they currently have. I've been to Darlington on Moday at the Southern 500 and set on concrete stands in 100 degree weather and watched a driver get a lap lead on the field and be ok with it, cause that was real racing. I was in North Wilksboro this weekend, it's sad to drive by the old track and remember back to the good old days. I would go up on Sunday morning and buy front row tickets behind the start and finish line and love every minute of it, now that was racing. If old Big Mike wants to speak with one of the fans he has lost, he knows where he can find me! I'll be glad to talk with him, it won't cost him nothing but a dime.

Hall of Fame Case for Tim Richmond

Stock Car Racing History

I guess I should have researched the process before I spoke. Tim couldnot be on the ballot because of the 10 year in NASCAR rule. As you say, they make the rules and they own the game! Here is the process to be nominated

Former drivers must have competed 10 years in NASCAR and be retired from racing for a minimum of three years. After a 21-member nominating committee selects its list of candidates, the voting will entail a total of 53 ballots. Twenty-one ballots will be from the nominating committee; 31 ballots will come from a group consisting of former drivers, former owners, former crew chiefs, manufacturer representatives and media; one ballot will represent the results of a nationwide fan vote.

Hall of Fame Case for Tim Richmond

Stock Car Racing History

I think Tim Richmond should be in the HOF. When he was on the track there was excitement in the air. He was one of a very few that wasn't scared of Dale Sr. Tim could take it and he could dish it out. One night in Kingsport at a Busch race they announced that Tim Richmond would be there signing autographs. I was setting in some grandstands on the end of a row looking down where Tim was standing. There wasn't a table or chair, no PR people, nobody but Tim standing there by himself. I'm not sure what year it was, but I think it was after he had been gone for a while and was making his comeback. I watched Tim for 30 minutes, nobody came upand talked to him, ask him to sign anything, he just stood there. I told my wife I was going down and talk with him. We talked for 30 minutes, he was as nice a guy as you would have ever meet. He made me feel like if I wanted, we could have talked all night. I told him how much I enjoyed his driving and that I hoped everything worked out for him. I also got him to sign the back of a popcorn box for me. I value it as much as my Pearson autograph. I really think NASCAR did that man dirty, I hope he is voted into the HOF soNASCAR will have to eat their words!

Dad Passed on Oct. 28,2008

-RacersReunion® OUTREACH

Jimmy: I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my Dad to cancer 3 years ago, so I know what you are going thru. Keep your head up brother, my prayers go out to you and your family. Here is a poem that has helped me and I hope it helps you. DavidTo my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving yearsbecause you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)Copyright 1998-2008