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Originally Posted by Rich Bailey
Just saw it. They could have at least said it happened at the NHRA Winternationals. At least they didn't say "drag car driver" or "dragster driver". And shouldn't they have mentioned that Force was in the other lane? They will never get it.
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We can complain all we want, however the bottom line is our sport was in the mainstream media with a message of safety. That is more than we get 99% of the time.
My wife asked if Tony was married (she has a younger sister)...
That comment made me realize how marketable Tony's personality can be.
Sure it would have been great to have mentioned John Force, and his struggles and return, and all the great effort he and his team have have provided to the safety cause, however it is the explosion that was aired and I sincerely hope someone at NHRA or in the Pedregon camp is able to make a little lemonade from it... What sponsor would not want their driver in front of the mainstream press? If anyone here is "connected" I hope they can hook Tony up as I am confident he is more than capable of putting a positive face in the mainstream press delivering a message of safety, excitement, and responsibility.
We need to capitalize on what we may be able to obtain (in my opinion), rather than projecting what we wish would have happened.
I'm not being critical as I agree with the sentiments of wishing for more, but I would rather focus on the small window of potential opportunity to improve our sport's position in the mainstream press.
Re: NBC Morning Show.
