Norman Blake needs your help

[David Lee]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

Frank, isn't this YOU that announced your gracious departure from this forum?



Oh and Frank where's your donation to this guy?

i do not know your background. but you might want to listen to the words of his. its called the sermon on the mount. it might make you a more caring person

[NHRA1926]

Administrator, Can you please block this 1320 person from posting anything on Class Racer forum. We have put up with this WAY to long. Right is right, and wrong is wrong. Have some professional dignity and block this character from Class Racer once and for all.

[Dan Bennett]

I blocked the troll a long time ago so thankfully I only saw what he posted whenever others quoted it in their reply. I didn't think my opinion of this goon could go any lower but somehow he's managed. Pretty sure he's going to call that a win since that's the perverse way his mind seems to work.

While working in the tower for DRC, I got to know almost all of the photogs on the circuit. Norman is a great guy and one of the most respected by his peers.

A bit of truth here. Not a single photog or journalist I knew got rich - most were barely squeaking by. Because it wasn't about the money, they were there for the love of the sport and for the competitors they came to be friends with.

When you're out there on your own, or getting a pittance of money from a magazine every now and then it's tough to build up much of a Social Security fund or even save any money towards retirement. So attacking the guy who did it for all the right reasons is the lowest blow I can imagine.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Dan Bennett

I blocked the troll a long time ago so thankfully I only saw what he posted whenever others quoted it in their reply. I didn't think my opinion of this goon could go any lower but somehow he's managed. Pretty sure he's going to call that a win since that's the perverse way his mind seems to work.

While working in the tower for DRC, I got to know almost all of the photogs on the circuit. Norman is a great guy and one of the most respected by his peers.

A bit of truth here. Not a single photog or journalist I knew got rich - most were barely squeaking by. Because it wasn't about the money, they were there for the love of the sport and for the competitors they came to be friends with.

When you're out there on your own, or getting a pittance of money from a magazine every now and then it's tough to build up much of a Social Security fund or even save any money towards retirement. So attacking the guy who did it for all the right reasons is the lowest blow I can imagine.

Thanks Dan - I too saw how hard he worked for peanuts - we became friends and still are today .You are right - with him it was never / ever about the money .

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Thanks Dan - I too saw how hard he worked for peanuts - we became friends and still are today .You are right - with him it was never / ever about the money .

and all you could donate to your friend of 50 years, this "standup guy" that YOU owe is $100 after I embarrassed you into in 20 hours after you started this thread telling us to donate today/yesterday. The gall of you!

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

and all you could donate to your friend of 50 years, this "standup guy" that YOU owe is $100 after I embarrassed you into in 20 hours after you started this thread telling us to donate today/yesterday. The gall of you!

You took the bait ............thank you ! ! !

[1320racer]

I just received a PM from a regular daily/weekly poster here who is a stock eliminator racer and best can tell no one has an issue with him, he writes...

"I'm with you here. I don't want to kick a man while he's down, but how do you get to that age and have no one in your life that can help take care of you after you spent 50 years not planning for retirement or paying into SS? This man played a dumb game and won a dumb prize.

Wanted you to know I agree 100% and I'm surprised you've taken so much heat over this. I have no idea how so many responsible people here will dole out for someone who is this irresponsible. Racer affiliated or not."

I know the majority of those that have read this thread and my comments, too agree with me and this stock eliminator racer 100%, the views and lack of donations from racers here say all that needs to be said about this guy asking for handouts.

[FED 387]

how do I block seeing 1320's posts on class racer??? FED 387

[Jared Jordan]

There are absolutely people that agree with you. The difference is they know to take the high road and express those views privately.

Like many of my clients, you’ve the right to remain silent, just not the ability.

[Frank Castros]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

I just received a PM from a regular daily/weekly poster here who is a stock eliminator racer and best can tell no one has an issue with him, he writes...

"I'm with you here. I don't want to kick a man while he's down, but how do you get to that age and have no one in your life that can help take care of you after you spent 50 years not planning for retirement or paying into SS? This man played a dumb game and won a dumb prize.

Wanted you to know I agree 100% and I'm surprised you've taken so much heat over this. I have no idea how so many responsible people here will dole out for someone who is this irresponsible. Racer affiliated or not."

I know the majority of those that have read this thread and my comments, too agree with me and this stock eliminator racer 100%, the views and lack of donations from racers here say all that needs to be said about this guy asking for handouts.

It blows my mind how this man has no problem exposing PRIVATE MESSAGES to support his weakness as a human being. I truly regret my attempt to reason with him privately and he uses it as a weapon for his cause, I'm not flattered.