John Force answers a question

[Mike Mayhew]

Ron kicks puppys too.

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Mike Mayhew

Ron kicks puppys too.

No, but I hear that's where the famous jerky comes from.























I didn't think Ron knew about Force being injured, that's why I phrased my post that way. While I disagree with Ron, on many things, I did not think him capable of being the type that would make that post if he had known.

[Alan Roehrich]

It should be remembered that Force did come up the hard way, but not through the sportsman ranks as some did. He was a match racer who struggled for decades. I seriously doubt Force had any intentions of slighting the sportsman racers. Force likes and respects most everyone, and counts several sportsman racers among his friends. The comment being spoken of is nothing more than a sound bite.

[Randall Klein]

"....when the cars are not on the track..."
This could mean early in the morning, after race day schedule, even a rain delay, or at Topeka one year when the water was bubbling up through the surface...then the reply would also be mine

Lighten up people

Wow, the quote of ron kicking puppies too was the funniest thing I read in weeks..thanks..you almost made me fall out of my chair while taking a 8 hour pass on this huge liner..lol..

[Tim Kish]

If you re-listen the the "what there is to do at the races" question and answer segment again - It was not a true question/answer of John's opinion - it was a huge Ford plug. Didn't you catch after he described all the things you can do at the Ford Booth then our buddy Paul Page closed the segment stating that Ford wants to hear your questions.

I'm sure John knows about the sportsman, maybe it's Ford that doesn't care about them.

[Kandra Villani]

I feel horrible for John Force, but I too noticed the comments made. My husband and I looked at each other and said the same thing, no mention of all the cool cars in the sportsman pits. He could have even mentioned all the FORD brand cars that can be found there. So, Ron, I agree, I totally understood your post and I don't think you meant any disrespect to John. I don't think anyone here does, as that segment was OBVIOUSLY pre recorded prior to any knowledge of his accident. They may have put it in the telecast after we were all aware of his accident, but the point remains that there was no mention of the folks that help pay the bills.

Hoping and Praying for a Speedy and hopefully not so painful recovery for John.

Kandra Villani
5329 STK/SS

[Ron Ortiz]

Kandra,
On Sundays I visit the NHRA site for results of the sportsman categories. As the day continues, I sheild my eyes as not to see the pro results, because I watch the show that night at around 7 PM and do not want to already know the results. Makes it more fun to watch. What I posted is when I saw it, both times.

Ron Ortiz

[Larry Buckingham SS3820]

Hey guys - if you want to be mad at one of the pros - try Bob Vandergriff. The Pros had a meeting with NHRA a few months ago and someone asked a question concerning the future of sportsman at National Events - Vandergriff was quoted as saying that if it were up to him - sportsman would not be allowed on the property. I now ship with FED-EX.

[Kandra Villani]

Ron: That's our normal as well, MOST weekends I don't get online at all. Lane had called to let us know to watch the coverage because he'd heard about Force's Crash. Either way, I still get upset when the Pro's forget who helps pay the bills, not just their sponsors.

Larry: I'd never heard about Vandergriff's comments, and here I was cheering him on in the final last night, now I feel stupid! Not that I don't have that feeling more often than not! LOL!!! :-(

Kandra