Merry Christmas from the TF American Racing Team. Hope you all have a wonderful time with friends and family.
God Bless and keep it on the track!
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Random NASCAR and Dreams...
Kurt Busch is out of a ride after a "mutual" split...right and I am a 140 pound linebacker for the Detroit Lions. It is so sad to see a driver lose his ride, not because of lack of talent or results, or because of injury...no the spoiled brat can't keep his emotions in check. What a waste.
NASCAR has just become like all the other sports. These drivers have more cash in hand before they ever sit behind the wheel. Where is there motivation? Sometimes it seems better just to keep the sponsors happy and you can drive in the middle of the pack for as long as you can prop yourself up to the wheel. (Michael Waltrip anyone?).
Post-Earnhardt (Sr. that is), is so much different then pre-Earnhardt. Drivers drove for the glory of winner and beating others, didn't matter the prize money. Now they approach this as a job, not a fun professional hobby. Its sad really. Even other sanctioning bodies are the same way. ALMS, Grand-Am and even IndyCar are buy-a-rides, not the best talent racing against others (Milka Duno, anyone?). You can tell this a lot when other drivers, Stewart, Kanhe, Robby Gordon, etc...drive in events outside of NASCAR, and they seems to have more fun doing that then Sundays at the track.
That is why I like Waterford Hills, and Dixie and Auto City for that matter. Guys devoting most/all their time and money to racing. It is in their blood. Some others drive because it is a hobby, only pick a few events, as cash and time allows, but still respect the sport. The first time someone shows up to Waterford Hills paid to race...I am out of there!...lol. And yes, I am sure there are some ride buyers, but the more drivers the merrier. Waterford Hills does a great job regulating everyone to race. No one place is perfect, but I haven't found anywhere better.
It would be a cool dream to build my own racetrack. Back in the woods, a 1.42 mile road course, with 13 turns, elevation changes, big run off areas. An 1/8 mile and 1/2 mile oval for fun, maybe a dirt pit for demo derby cars! Garages on the grounds for me and 30-50 of my closes friends. Races every weekend from March to October...ah a guy can dream, can't he.
Until next time, keep the tires on the road, even in the white stuff.
God Bless.
NASCAR has just become like all the other sports. These drivers have more cash in hand before they ever sit behind the wheel. Where is there motivation? Sometimes it seems better just to keep the sponsors happy and you can drive in the middle of the pack for as long as you can prop yourself up to the wheel. (Michael Waltrip anyone?).
Post-Earnhardt (Sr. that is), is so much different then pre-Earnhardt. Drivers drove for the glory of winner and beating others, didn't matter the prize money. Now they approach this as a job, not a fun professional hobby. Its sad really. Even other sanctioning bodies are the same way. ALMS, Grand-Am and even IndyCar are buy-a-rides, not the best talent racing against others (Milka Duno, anyone?). You can tell this a lot when other drivers, Stewart, Kanhe, Robby Gordon, etc...drive in events outside of NASCAR, and they seems to have more fun doing that then Sundays at the track.
That is why I like Waterford Hills, and Dixie and Auto City for that matter. Guys devoting most/all their time and money to racing. It is in their blood. Some others drive because it is a hobby, only pick a few events, as cash and time allows, but still respect the sport. The first time someone shows up to Waterford Hills paid to race...I am out of there!...lol. And yes, I am sure there are some ride buyers, but the more drivers the merrier. Waterford Hills does a great job regulating everyone to race. No one place is perfect, but I haven't found anywhere better.
It would be a cool dream to build my own racetrack. Back in the woods, a 1.42 mile road course, with 13 turns, elevation changes, big run off areas. An 1/8 mile and 1/2 mile oval for fun, maybe a dirt pit for demo derby cars! Garages on the grounds for me and 30-50 of my closes friends. Races every weekend from March to October...ah a guy can dream, can't he.
Until next time, keep the tires on the road, even in the white stuff.
God Bless.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
70 years ago...
...was the attack on Pearl Harbor. On this day remember those who have served out country. All gave some, some gave all.
God Bless
God Bless
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