Jimmie Johnson's crew chief Chad Knaus was caught red-handed at Talladega by a fan who happened to listen to radio chatter between Knaus and Johnson. Knaus told Johnson to wreck his car if he won last Sunday's race at Talladega so they would not fail post-race inspection, in other words Knaus would not be caught cheating again. Even after NASCAR had the obvious evidence,they said they would "investigate" but did not indicate any penalties would be administered. What was there to investigate? The recording proved conclusively that Chad Knaus was plotting to avoid getting caught by NASCAR over his unscrupulous activities. Knaus should have at the very least been suspended if not had his employment terminated. The 48 car should have been suspended the rest of the season. NASCAR as of this writing plans issuing no penalties against Knaus,Johnson,or Hendrick Motorsports,though they should.
The media's whitewash of the incident is just as disgusting. Either the story,though a major story,is not mentioned at all and if it is,excuses are made for Knaus and Johnson. The media butt kissing of Brian France,Hendrick Motorsports,and the 48 team is inexcusable and unacceptable. The media's job is to report news,good and bad. In this case,they have failed miserably and have been propagandists for the 48 team,Hendrick Motorsports,and those who run NASCAR.
This incident will no doubt cause NASCAR to lose even more fans in addition to the fans the sport has already lost and deservedly so. I have lost all respect for NASCAR as they have shown themselves as having no credibility,really just as bad as Chad Knaus himself. I have just about lost all interest in NASCAR as a fan. I am no longer a serious NASCAR fan but will be a casual observer, much as I was before 2003. I have followed NASCAR for eight years and have been to races. There was a time when it was exciting and unpredictable but now with boring cookie-cutter tracks,brought about largely by the greed of people such as Bruton Smith along with the France family,and the races lacking any real excitement,along with needless "debris" cautions to artificially create "excitement",combined with favoritism of certain drivers and teams,and other factors that are killing this sport,my interest has waned considerably.
The media only hype up certain drivers and ignore the rest of the field. Dale Earnhardt Jr is a mediocre driver who is not nearly the racer his father was. Danica Patrick is overrated because she is female. She only has one win in the Indy Car Series and that was a fluke. What makes anybody think she will do any better in NASCAR? I have nothing against women in racing. I just do not want overrated and over hyped drivers, male or female. Travis Pastrana, Manuel Pena,and Nelson Piquet Jr are also overrated and over hyped.
Goodbye,NASCAR. Sadly, I did not leave you. You left me. You left millions of diehard fans who were deeply committed to NASCAR and loved it but now you have abandoned us for greed, political correctness,mindless lemmings who do not know much about NASCAR or could not care less about it,along with over hyped and overrated racers, favoritism of certain drivers and teams,boring cookie-cutter tracks,and phony debris cautions to artificially create "excitement". NASCAR is beyond hope and is on its way to extinction and deserves it.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Rest In Peace
Sunday was a tragic day in the racing world with the deaths of drivers Dan Wheldon and Rick Huseman. Wheldon was involved in a 15-car crash in the season ending Indy Car race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He was airlifted to a hospital,where he was later pronounced dead. Wheldon was 33 and leaves behind a wife and two young sons.
Dirt track racer Rick Huseman and his brother Jeff were killed in a plane crash. Rick Huseman was on his way from a race he had just completed. He was considered a championship contender.
Wheldon's death serves as a reminder of how most people take racing for granted,with a tragedy such as this reminding us that race car drivers put their lives at risk every time they get out on the track. In Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup series race at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, driver Jimmie Johnson's car wrecked in a very nasty crash. Fortunately, Johnson was OK though painful memories of Dale Earnhardt Sr's fatal crash in the 2001 Daytona 500 inevitably come to mind.
The deaths of Dan Wheldon along with Rick and Jeff Huseman serve as reminders that life is fragile and precious. It can be mercilessly snuffed out instantly. This is why we should always be ready to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us,"Boast not thyself of tomorrow,for you know not what a day may bring forth" (Proverbs 27:1). James 4:14 tells us,"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth of a little time,then vanisheth away". Do you know Jesus personally? All it takes is a simple prayer : Lord Jesus,I am a sinner,I have sinned against You. I accept Your death,burial,and Resurrection as full payment for my salvation. I repent of all my sin. Thank You for hearing my prayer. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus' Name. Amen".
Dirt track racer Rick Huseman and his brother Jeff were killed in a plane crash. Rick Huseman was on his way from a race he had just completed. He was considered a championship contender.
Wheldon's death serves as a reminder of how most people take racing for granted,with a tragedy such as this reminding us that race car drivers put their lives at risk every time they get out on the track. In Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup series race at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, driver Jimmie Johnson's car wrecked in a very nasty crash. Fortunately, Johnson was OK though painful memories of Dale Earnhardt Sr's fatal crash in the 2001 Daytona 500 inevitably come to mind.
The deaths of Dan Wheldon along with Rick and Jeff Huseman serve as reminders that life is fragile and precious. It can be mercilessly snuffed out instantly. This is why we should always be ready to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us,"Boast not thyself of tomorrow,for you know not what a day may bring forth" (Proverbs 27:1). James 4:14 tells us,"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth of a little time,then vanisheth away". Do you know Jesus personally? All it takes is a simple prayer : Lord Jesus,I am a sinner,I have sinned against You. I accept Your death,burial,and Resurrection as full payment for my salvation. I repent of all my sin. Thank You for hearing my prayer. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus' Name. Amen".
Friday, October 7, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The Real Tony Stewart? Part 4
More Facebook posts :
As a fan of Tony's for a while I must say I was extremely disappointed by the way he treats his fans. For the first time ever my husband, son and I got pit hot passes and was able to see the race behind the pits. Naturally we sat behind Tony's. When he got off the truck and went to his car he signed autographs for two kids. That was it. I went up to him and asked if I could get a picture, he was extremely rude and looked at me like I was a nusiciance and said, "sweetie, I have a race to get to." I was not the only person he was rude and ignorant too. I understand he deals with this at every race but to be ignorant and rude to people who support him is just inexcusable. I was never so embarrassed and disappointed at the same time. He needs to adjust his attitude or fans will go elsewhere.....This was at the Dover Race this past weekend.....
That stinks I was with a Arca Team with Jimmy Mac Tony just started cup He was same way . Now Bobby& his Brother were great so was Kenny even Harvick Ricky Rudd All the old timer Racers were lot better When it came to outsiders
Maybe He was gonna have bad Day & knew it
Still doesn't justify acting that way towards fans that support him and buy is items. I have met Bobby Labonte before and he was professional and diplomatic person. Tony made me feel like he was doing me a favor by standing in front of me. Please.... He puts his pants on the same way everyone else does. Fans need to know his ignorance!!!!
He needs to take lessons from Bobby Labonte!!!! His former teammate!!!!!!!!
I am asking a favor of Tony Stewart. My brother 54 is one of your biggest fans, he is on hospice and dying. He wishes to see Tony in person before he passes. He doesnt have much time and if possible could he come to meet my brother if for only 5 minuets Please.
I wish you a lot of luck with that. Tony is not very accommodating with his fans!! I hope he sees these posts and re-evaluates the way he treats his fans. Sorry to hear about your brother.
Thank you so much for the input and your concern.
EDITOR'S NOTE : Tony is apparently taking out recent troubles in his personal life on his fans,especially after breaking up with his girlfriend. Tony must start treating fans with more respect or he will lose a lot of fans in addition to the fans he has apparently lost already. My enthusiasm for Tony has lessened after reports of his being rude to fans and hurling insults at the media. I did not want to believe rumors that Tony was rude to his fans. Sadly,it looks more and more like the rumors are true. It's nice being important but it's more important being nice. I guess Tony Stewart missed that. Also,the hiring of over hyped and overrated Danica Patrick made me lose interest even more. Tony,Tony,we hardly knew ye.
As a fan of Tony's for a while I must say I was extremely disappointed by the way he treats his fans. For the first time ever my husband, son and I got pit hot passes and was able to see the race behind the pits. Naturally we sat behind Tony's. When he got off the truck and went to his car he signed autographs for two kids. That was it. I went up to him and asked if I could get a picture, he was extremely rude and looked at me like I was a nusiciance and said, "sweetie, I have a race to get to." I was not the only person he was rude and ignorant too. I understand he deals with this at every race but to be ignorant and rude to people who support him is just inexcusable. I was never so embarrassed and disappointed at the same time. He needs to adjust his attitude or fans will go elsewhere.....This was at the Dover Race this past weekend.....
That stinks I was with a Arca Team with Jimmy Mac Tony just started cup He was same way . Now Bobby& his Brother were great so was Kenny even Harvick Ricky Rudd All the old timer Racers were lot better When it came to outsiders
Maybe He was gonna have bad Day & knew it
Still doesn't justify acting that way towards fans that support him and buy is items. I have met Bobby Labonte before and he was professional and diplomatic person. Tony made me feel like he was doing me a favor by standing in front of me. Please.... He puts his pants on the same way everyone else does. Fans need to know his ignorance!!!!
He needs to take lessons from Bobby Labonte!!!! His former teammate!!!!!!!!
I am asking a favor of Tony Stewart. My brother 54 is one of your biggest fans, he is on hospice and dying. He wishes to see Tony in person before he passes. He doesnt have much time and if possible could he come to meet my brother if for only 5 minuets Please.
I wish you a lot of luck with that. Tony is not very accommodating with his fans!! I hope he sees these posts and re-evaluates the way he treats his fans. Sorry to hear about your brother.
Thank you so much for the input and your concern.
EDITOR'S NOTE : Tony is apparently taking out recent troubles in his personal life on his fans,especially after breaking up with his girlfriend. Tony must start treating fans with more respect or he will lose a lot of fans in addition to the fans he has apparently lost already. My enthusiasm for Tony has lessened after reports of his being rude to fans and hurling insults at the media. I did not want to believe rumors that Tony was rude to his fans. Sadly,it looks more and more like the rumors are true. It's nice being important but it's more important being nice. I guess Tony Stewart missed that. Also,the hiring of over hyped and overrated Danica Patrick made me lose interest even more. Tony,Tony,we hardly knew ye.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Words Of Wisdom
I am of the opinion that giving Danica Patrick a ride is wrong. 1 for a hundred and thirty in indy does not qualify her nor does what amount to a half season in nationwide. Cup is the last "redneck" sport and you suck for caving for the almighty buck. GENTLEMEN START YOUR ENGINES has been long viewed as the last four words in the national anthem and to change that is unforgivable.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Facebook post directed at Tony Stewart. The gentleman has a point. Danica Patrick is a mediocre racer at best. She has only one win in the Indy Car series. What makes anybody think Danica Patrick will do any better in NASCAR? NASCAR in all its greed wants to use Ms.Patrick because she is female. NASCAR and Danica Patrick deserve each other.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Facebook post directed at Tony Stewart. The gentleman has a point. Danica Patrick is a mediocre racer at best. She has only one win in the Indy Car series. What makes anybody think Danica Patrick will do any better in NASCAR? NASCAR in all its greed wants to use Ms.Patrick because she is female. NASCAR and Danica Patrick deserve each other.
Monday, October 3, 2011
The Real Tony Stewart? Part 3
More Facebook accounts of Tony's apparent rudeness :
Doris he (Ryan Newman) is way above Tony. I used to be Tony's biggest fan until I met him in Talladega. He argued with me about why he couldn't give me an autograph. Ryan was very kind and we even talked about how close I live to his hometown.
I used to be Tony's biggest fan too until his bodyguard yanked me thru the line to meet Tony at Eldora while my I was trying to guide my little boy thru the crowd after the race. Tony wouldn't even look up or speak to his fans but he made sure to advertise ahead of time that he was going to be there. On the other hand, Kasey Kahne made time to talk, sign autographs and pose for pictures with anyone. I've never had the pleasure of meeting Ryan in person but I'm sure he's not the diva that Tony Stewart is.
EDITOR'S NOTE: You have read the accounts. Decide for yourself.
Doris he (Ryan Newman) is way above Tony. I used to be Tony's biggest fan until I met him in Talladega. He argued with me about why he couldn't give me an autograph. Ryan was very kind and we even talked about how close I live to his hometown.
I used to be Tony's biggest fan too until his bodyguard yanked me thru the line to meet Tony at Eldora while my I was trying to guide my little boy thru the crowd after the race. Tony wouldn't even look up or speak to his fans but he made sure to advertise ahead of time that he was going to be there. On the other hand, Kasey Kahne made time to talk, sign autographs and pose for pictures with anyone. I've never had the pleasure of meeting Ryan in person but I'm sure he's not the diva that Tony Stewart is.
EDITOR'S NOTE: You have read the accounts. Decide for yourself.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
An Accurate Observation
This post on Facebook speaks volumes about the media and their love affair with Hendrick Motorsports :
I know I'm just a guy who watches the race from my couch, but I gotta beef... Love how the "experts" claim had Jimmie caught the 22, he would have easily taken home the W... From where I was sitting, had the 48 caught the 22, and the 22 given ANY type of resistance, the 99 was gonna pass'em both! But, that's Hendrick Motor Racing Network for ya :)
EDITOR'S NOTE: I agree with the above post. These self-appointed "experts" are no experts at all, just paid propagandists for Hendrick Motorsports. The only thing more annoying than the media's propagandizing is their arrogance.
I know I'm just a guy who watches the race from my couch, but I gotta beef... Love how the "experts" claim had Jimmie caught the 22, he would have easily taken home the W... From where I was sitting, had the 48 caught the 22, and the 22 given ANY type of resistance, the 99 was gonna pass'em both! But, that's Hendrick Motor Racing Network for ya :)
EDITOR'S NOTE: I agree with the above post. These self-appointed "experts" are no experts at all, just paid propagandists for Hendrick Motorsports. The only thing more annoying than the media's propagandizing is their arrogance.
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