Re: Dead Battery at Denver
 

For those who have had a negative contact with Mr. Stewart at a National event, I do feel for you. I had a few one on one contacts myself. When I started in 1995 I was driving a roadster in S/G. I believe it was Richmond and I would leave the line with my helmet lense up, then flip it down in throttle stop. He stopped me the very next run and told me about it very nicely but very direct. I was OK for the next few runs. Then 2nd or 3rd round I was guilty once again and won the round. The time slip lady said "stay right there and wait for a tech offical". Here comes a guy on a scooter. He presented a note advising me that I would be gone if it happened again, and I had to sign it right next to Rick Stewart's name. The next round I was in full compliance (he gave me a friendly nod) then I lost the round. Then in first round at 98 Columbus, my opponent left before I was even in, Rick waved me off, backed me up till he was off the track. The tree was reset and with a kind hand signal I went to the line, took the tree, and the free one to round two. It's hard to say what puts the *** on some people! May have had a greasy butt or just need a BP MED increase.....it happens some times!

Re: Dead Battery at Denver
 

I liked the time (long ago) Buddy Morrison of Rhear and Morrison Racing Engines gave Buster the "New York Salute" (the finger) on the starting line and Buster just laughed and gave it back to him. They hugged and all was forgiven. Ahhhh the days before being politicly correct.

Re: Dead Battery at Denver
 

in va it is a state law that the thing must be down
and on the track as well
cops were watching

Re: Dead Battery at Denver
 

There will never be another Buster Couch! Buster is still watching from the best seat in the house! Jim

Re: Dead Battery at Denver
 

I do miss Buster. As far as the dead battery deal,it`s not the first time it`s happened up here. Seem to recall the same issue with a green `69 camaro about 5 years ago. Last year I was towed back from the front of the staging lanes with a dead battery as well. Rules are rules.