More Cow Bell!:d

LOL, what's the modern cliche'? "Tell us how you really feel"? What I like about the topic of the new points deal is you've got people who normally disagree on a LOT of things coming together in agreeing that that's BS. I guess that's a redeeming quality?

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Yes he did. But he didn't last long did he. Don't forget the ol adage.

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Doug - 2006 & Greg - 2007 The Real Champs

"frigtarded"...

My new favorite word. Just awesome.

So I found three different questions in the thread, and here is my weak ass attempt at answering them:

Why haven't I been to many races lately:

Because in January I went back to school to grab a double bachelors in Computer Science and Game Simulation Programming. I already had most of the units, and all I needed were the core reqs for the major. As soon as I get this piece knocked out, I can begin working on my PHD in Artificial Intellegence programming. I have also been developing some software for the Nitro category that has just cleared the Alpha and is now in Beta. That's all I'll say about that. But in a nutshell, working with some unannounced sponsors and school have kept me away from the track. I hope to make Dallas, Vegas and Pomona.

What do I think about the new points system for Drag Racing?

I think that if NHRA would have asked me to brainstorm on some ideas for compelling television, I would have been doing well to come up with this one. NHRA understands something about mainstream media, and that is people really like reality tv and a compelling story. Do the fans want to see Alan Johnson tie up the championship by Indy? Not according to the ratings. I think that this may be a way to increase current interest, and add alot of new interest. So from a marketing perspective, roll the dice. Lets give it a shot and see what happens. Change isn't always a bad thing. Gain doesn't come without some minimal amount of risk. Now, I say this hoping that Baca is in the top eight next year at race 17 (grin). If we're not, then replace the above with the following:

"This points change is the biggest crock since Michael Jackson claimed he was dating Presilla Presley. Give me a break. Which Frigtard over at NHRA came up with this nugget? I want to send him a box of dog crap. Well, I guess while the Top Eight go on, we'll be down at the Steak and Shake doing burnouts for burgers. Baca hasn't come out of his house in two weeks. Im starting to worry about him. I called him yesterday, and he mumbled something about not being able to talk during Hollywood Squares and then hung up on me. Well, there's always next seasion."


So what do you think about this Bazemore dealio?

I think that we don't know both sides of the story, and probably never will. I will show you part of my hand, and say that I like Bazemore. He is a high energy Type A personality that wears it all on his sleeve. Now, some people think this is really annoying, but my old man was the same way before the Atkins diet removed his will to live (Just kidding pop.) According to The Don, he and Baze had an understanding that now was the time to put Jack in the car based on Skoal Showdown points. And also, Whit told him he had other offers. I say let the dust settle and we'll see what is what. As for getting on Don's case about the decision, who cares what he is thinking? The guy has a pretty solid track record for assembling top cabin race teams. And besides, his decisions don't affect me a bit. I know he owns the team, its his perrogative and he didn't put Ronald McDonald in the car. He didn't put the lead singer from Poison in the car. This would have pissed me off. But Jack might be bringing a sponsor, Whit may actually WANT to move on, who knows. Don't pay it too much mind. Grab a jacket, put your dog on a leash and walk him to the park. You're reading the Mater too much. <smirk>

Hope that helps!!

Mike Henkelman

Good stuff there! Chime in often with more.

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Great Posts Mike!

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Keep them coming Mike.

Nice to see you are back posting. No materr what anybody says you are still one funny mo fo.

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i love it!!! i GOTTA have more cow bell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kelly, with all due respect.....you should be tracking HIM down. Blonde and busty only takes one so far.

Then again, I'm neither so what do I know?