DQ at ATCO

[Mike Jones]

Originally Posted by Bill Bagley

Thanks for the detail Dan.

Reminded me of a recent discussion I was having with a very good friend of mine (he and I both being long time small business owners in retail trade) about our customer demographic; specifically, those who are a pleasure to deal with VS those who we wish would become someone else's customers. We kinda' surprised each other on the latter, agreeing that 'old caucasian men' are unmistakably the quickest tempered, unashamed to make horse's behinds of themselves in public and most difficult to reason with - Demographic.

In this particular case, one question followed by a simple answer (at the end of the run) should have resolved it all. But no, the worse case scenario was assumed and subsequent behavior ensued. Being on the receiving end of an unwarranted outbust like this takes a little time to get over and for some, makes moving forward a challenge. It's traumatizing, doesn't matter what your age is.

There are certainly plenty of exceptions among this age group, many who are among our drag racing community. Lets hope Tex can reflect, make it good with Thomas and move on.

Just nothing quite like those "old Caucasian men"
Mike A114

[Glenn Briglio]

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Here is my take on this. First off, no doubt Tex went way overboard and the penalty imposed seems to suit. Now let's look at the probable series of events that changed a happy guy moments before the run into a maniac. The two cars get called out past the ready line to make a run and Thomas quickly is in the box and does his burnout before Tex gets there. Tex starts his burnout and looks up and both stage lights are lit in the other lane. Naturally Tex feels like he is being rushed so he finishes his burnout and drives right up to the line. Now Thomas backs out and leaves the prestage on. Tex is ready to go and Thomas is using up 9 of the 10 seconds of auto start. Now Tex can't help but think the guy in the other lane is trying to screw him around and he loses his mind at the end of the run.

If you know Tex as some of us have for 35+ years this ain't nothing new. Only thing different is he stepped up his game.

[vic guilmino]

Tex was wrong yes BUT
well Dan i know how you feel about us old people sawed off 70 year olds
thanks i know now

[Mike Gray]

I think this thread is getting carried away.
I see your take on it but its not an excuse for what he did. This is stock qualifying why would he be upset over his mistake of getting on the 2 step or setting the rpm before the other car was even staged.
In super-gas I never put my car on the converter at 5000rpm before the other car lit both bulbs. The starter always gave enough time to get it on the converter and I'm talking pro light. These guys have a 3 amber count to work with.

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Here is my take on this. First off, no doubt Tex went way overboard and the penalty imposed seems to suit. Now let's look at the probable series of events that changed a happy guy moments before the run into a maniac. The two cars get called out past the ready line to make a run and Thomas quickly is in the box and does his burnout before Tex gets there. Tex starts his burnout and looks up and both stage lights are lit in the other lane. Naturally Tex feels like he is being rushed so he finishes his burnout and drives right up to the line. Now Thomas backs out and leaves the prestage on. Tex is ready to go and Thomas is using up 9 of the 10 seconds of auto start. Now Tex can't help but think the guy in the other lane is trying to screw him around and he loses his mind at the end of the run.

[Bob Mulry]

People should be careful around old white dudes because we have no impulse control....or so I was told… and it really pissed me off….

Just sayin'

[Dan Fletcher]

Originally Posted by vic guilmino

Tex was wrong yes BUT
well Dan i know how you feel about us old people sawed off 70 year olds
thanks i know now

Brilliant take Vic, I can totally see how you'd find that offensive. Allow me to suggest "taking in context" or "reading for comprehension" as additions to your action item agenda...

[tim worner]

I'm a 70 yr old but took no offence...of course i'm not sawed off

[Mark Yacavone]

It sounds like Thomas remained calm and apologetic throughout the whole ordeal.
A testament to his parents, I would say.

Now ,for ol' Tex. Too bad W.A. Lee wasn't still around.

[Shaun Quill]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

It sounds like Thomas remained calm and apologetic throughout the whole ordeal.
A testament to his parents, I would say.

Now ,for ol' Tex. Too bad W.A. Lee wasn't still around.

Lol. What would W.A.do,open up a can.......?

[Frank Castros]

Sounds a lot like the Tex Miller I used to know.
He was well known for not doing his burnout until you finished yours and then making you wait in pre-stage until he felt like staging.
One time I wouldn't do my burnout until he started his and he's looking over at me getting madder by the second and then had a freak'n fit with me in line at the scales, I told him to go f*** himself.
The song remains the same.