I feel so sorry for Kenny Bernstein! - Page 2

Billy Nees · 04-11-2009, 06:22 PM

I know all about his past history and I am NOT missing the point! The point is that man almost singlehandedly ruined Drag Racing! He took it from a "Car Guys" game to a "Corporate" game. I still feel sorry for Garlits.

Kenny Wigington · 04-11-2009, 07:01 PM

Yep, the hell with em ! Not a KB, but one of the bigbiys(in his own mind) owed me $5300, refused to pay any more, got me in a bind, and went out and bought himself a $100,000 Mercedes. Thats one I wont piss on, if he catches fire. ....

Best part is, he aint racing this yr again !!!

treessavoy · 04-11-2009, 07:34 PM

Either you guys are very young or you just have a dislike for Kenny.

Do you really think Kenny was the first guy to have a major sponsor? What about prudhomme, he started BEFORE Kenny, in fact you have to go back to the '70's to find pro's getting with major sponsors.

Garlits has always done it on his own and had major sponsors through the '70's .......ie. the Wynnscharger?

Rick Schilling · 04-11-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I know all about his past history and I am NOT missing the point! The point is that man almost singlehandedly ruined Drag Racing! He took it from a "Car Guys" game to a "Corporate" game. I still feel sorry for Garlits.

Billy, you are absolutely right and I couldn't agree more. But when you stop to think about it, hasn't the same exact thing happened in just about every form of motorsports? The story always seems to start with humble, "grass roots" beginnings and ends up with the need for "cubic dollars" in order to participate. Seems to be a never ending battle.

P.S. With all due respect to all of the great names in the sport, past and present, Garlits is still my hero. (Could have something to do with my age I suppose).

SSGN · 04-11-2009, 09:35 PM

Don"t kid yourself Kenny Bernstein and most the pros like him have alot of money ,and could run on their own dime with only associate sponsors.They want to spend others money.Unfound money is easier to spend.Why do you think so many of these products that sponsor racing are always higher priced retail products.We are paying for it.Why is Brad penn oil cheaper than Castrol we feed John Force oil?Just my 2 cents.

Kevin

Bob Bender · 04-12-2009, 12:51 AM

BILLY, YOU SCARE ME ..................YOUR RIGHT AGAIN

Kevin Lang · 04-12-2009, 06:32 AM

I agree with you billy. why don't we dump the PRO classes anyway and then we all move up on the food chain. I don't know about you guys but I don't even watch PRO racing anymore. I like stock and super stock the best. Besides how often does a PRO car do a "moonshot" wheelstand on little tires????

RJ · 04-12-2009, 09:42 AM

If it were not for all the plastic in his phoney face he might have some $$$$$$ to compete.

Earle Holt · 04-12-2009, 09:52 AM

I was just going to say that RJ. The guy looks like a mannequin.

I think the sad part of this is that a great American company was bought by a European company...and it will never be the same. Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I support the companies that support the things I like...which means no Budweiser for me anymore.

DK FRAZIER · 04-12-2009, 12:46 PM

Feel sorry for Kenny??? Not a chance!!! I would like to see BIG DADDY go to glendora and clean house, throw these overpaid non gearhead bean counters out on thier *****!!!!!
But what do I know im just a lowly stocker guy anyway just my 02cents

04-11-2009, 06:22 PM	#11
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,481 Likes: 3,579 Liked 7,650 Times in 1,726 Posts	Re: I feel so sorry for Kenny Bernstein! I know all about his past history and I am NOT missing the point! The point is that man almost singlehandedly ruined Drag Racing! He took it from a "Car Guys" game to a "Corporate" game. I still feel sorry for Garlits. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

04-11-2009, 07:01 PM	#12
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: I feel so sorry for Kenny Bernstein! Yep, the hell with em ! Not a KB, but one of the bigbiys(in his own mind) owed me $5300, refused to pay any more, got me in a bind, and went out and bought himself a $100,000 Mercedes. Thats one I wont piss on, if he catches fire. .... Best part is, he aint racing this yr again !!! __________________ 2894 STK Last edited by Kenny Wigington; 04-11-2009 at 07:48 PM.

04-11-2009, 07:34 PM	#13
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: I feel so sorry for Kenny Bernstein! Either you guys are very young or you just have a dislike for Kenny. Do you really think Kenny was the first guy to have a major sponsor? What about prudhomme, he started BEFORE Kenny, in fact you have to go back to the '70's to find pro's getting with major sponsors. Garlits has always done it on his own and had major sponsors through the '70's .......ie. the Wynnscharger?

04-11-2009, 09:35 PM	#15
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 129 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: I feel so sorry for Kenny Bernstein! Don"t kid yourself Kenny Bernstein and most the pros like him have alot of money ,and could run on their own dime with only associate sponsors.They want to spend others money.Unfound money is easier to spend.Why do you think so many of these products that sponsor racing are always higher priced retail products.We are paying for it.Why is Brad penn oil cheaper than Castrol we feed John Force oil?Just my 2 cents. Kevin

04-12-2009, 12:51 AM	#16
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,729 Likes: 1,595 Liked 459 Times in 90 Posts	Re: I feel so sorry for Kenny Bernstein! BILLY, YOU SCARE ME ..................YOUR RIGHT AGAIN __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

04-12-2009, 06:32 AM	#17
Kevin Lang Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: southern connecticut Posts: 38 Likes: 10 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I feel so sorry for Kenny Bernstein! I agree with you billy. why don't we dump the PRO classes anyway and then we all move up on the food chain. I don't know about you guys but I don't even watch PRO racing anymore. I like stock and super stock the best. Besides how often does a PRO car do a "moonshot" wheelstand on little tires????

04-12-2009, 09:42 AM	#18
RJ Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 248 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I feel so sorry for Kenny Bernstein! If it were not for all the plastic in his phoney face he might have some $$$$$$ to compete.

04-12-2009, 09:52 AM	#19
Earle Holt Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: I feel so sorry for Kenny Bernstein! I was just going to say that RJ. The guy looks like a mannequin. I think the sad part of this is that a great American company was bought by a European company...and it will never be the same. Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but I support the companies that support the things I like...which means no Budweiser for me anymore. __________________ Earle Holt 1055 Stock

04-12-2009, 12:46 PM	#20
DK FRAZIER Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bogart GA Posts: 117 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I feel so sorry for Kenny Bernstein! Feel sorry for Kenny??? Not a chance!!! I would like to see BIG DADDY go to glendora and clean house, throw these overpaid non gearhead bean counters out on thier *****!!!!! But what do I know im just a lowly stocker guy anyway just my 02cents __________________ Doug Frazier D/SA 2038