What gets me is.... and granted, I don't go to alot of powerade races. Usually twice a year. But even at just those two, seems like every time I see Dave, Gary, Dunn, Frey, Unk and Reinhart... and before that even Marty, Evans, Shaheen and MacLelland scouring the pits atleast a couple times a day... talking to drivers, doing interviews, joking with the crews and even the fans, etc. Has anybody out there every actually seen Paul physically in the pits? Since he's been onboard I never have. So my question would respectfully be, where and how does he get all his info?

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ESPN writers!!!

I enjoy YouTube and the old Diamond P vids...Steve Evans and Dave McClelland and crew...

now they were "The Best in The Business" when it came to drag racing...

That can be the next Star Wars, the revenge of the Vandergrith!

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Shift for Brains!!!!

Yeah the constant sound of tools dropping in trays or air wrenches keeps me on the edge of my seat.

If it was all from the lanes, I'd be cool with it but really....do we need the sounds of tools?

heheh....or listening in to racers' conversations on how they get to sleep Saturday night before a race.

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"We're not here for a long time, but we're here for a good time." - Gary Scelzi

Very well said Matt!

Cruising the pits......
There is NEVER enough time to get around and see everyone, But it's the only way to know what's really happening in this grand sport of ours.

That and going out at night for dinner, drinks and conversation. The local restaurants are great for running into people and picking up the "off the record" stuff that helps you know what to expect so you can be prepared and knowledgeable when it does occur.

Of course, earning that respect takes time for the trust to develop.

Just my .02

See you in Houston next week,

Unk

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Yeah, but this a PG rated message board.

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