Force fined

442OLDS · 09-10-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

Fining John Force $10,000 is like fining me $10.00.

$10??

I think it is more like $1.00,actually 99 CENTS!

It is ashame that their TV ratings must be getting so low that they have to resort to WWE stuff.

junior barns · 09-10-2009, 09:12 PM

I can't believe anybody on here even watches that sh#t! ESPN FIND A BETTER SHOW!

Casper68 · 09-10-2009, 11:16 PM

ESPN does not show racing, and does not do much..if anything, to further the sport. The rain delays could have allowed sportsman coverage, and the coverage at previous 2009 events have been terrible. Lots of 'phone interviews', commentary, graphics.....sorry. I don't mean to hijack the thread, but, the espn/NHRA tandem of race presentation is horrible. The drama they were able to drag up, at least, prevented the cutaway to frisbee golf.... People want to see racing, just not in the form being presented.

Casper68 · 09-10-2009, 11:22 PM

As far as the fine, I agree. He should be fined, as well as Pedregon, for unsportsman like conduct. It happens. The monetary transaction is only a formality anyway. If they don't all four line up and race at VMax, then maybe Dancin' with the Stars in 2010 ??

SC1317 · 09-11-2009, 01:51 AM

LOL...I'd rather watch another "Newlywed Game" with Ashley! NOT! $10,000...HA! Someone pass the Crown (Royal, that is)

Robert Pare Racing · 09-11-2009, 05:45 AM

Does anyone know exactly where the funds end up, or who/ what is the beneficiary of the money received? I've always been curious if the NHRA has a funnel for the money directly to Children's Hospital or perhaps another meaningful charity.

Ed Fernandez · 09-11-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Pare Racing

Does anyone know exactly where the funds end up, or who/ what is the beneficiary of the money received? I've always been curious if the NHRA has a funnel for the money directly to Children's Hospital or perhaps another meaningful charity.

Robert,I believe all proceeds go to the Tom Compton wing of the AA ward in Glendora,managed by old Tom hisself.

CrateCamaro · 09-11-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper68

As far as the fine, I agree. He should be fined, as well as Pedregon, for unsportsman like conduct. It happens. The monetary transaction is only a formality anyway. If they don't all four line up and race at VMax, then maybe Dancin' with the Stars in 2010 ??

Watched the video and I didn't see where Force roughed up an official. Looks to me like the official got in his personal space with his hand and Force just moved it out of his way. Gotta love when the rich fight over nothing...hahahaha. Pedregon was firing up Force though and he should get a fine for that.

FED 387 · 09-11-2009, 10:38 AM

Money AND LOSS OF POINTS should be the fine !!!!!!! Mostly points---Force is an A #1 A--hole anyway---there are 15 other pros out there on the same track how about giving them some equal coverage??? Comp387

Ed Carpenter · 09-11-2009, 11:10 AM

God I miss Steve Evans and Diamond P.

09-10-2009, 09:12 PM	#2
junior barns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541 Likes: 11 Liked 20 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Force fined I can't believe anybody on here even watches that sh#t! ESPN FIND A BETTER SHOW!

09-10-2009, 11:16 PM	#3
Casper68 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 44 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Force fined ESPN does not show racing, and does not do much..if anything, to further the sport. The rain delays could have allowed sportsman coverage, and the coverage at previous 2009 events have been terrible. Lots of 'phone interviews', commentary, graphics.....sorry. I don't mean to hijack the thread, but, the espn/NHRA tandem of race presentation is horrible. The drama they were able to drag up, at least, prevented the cutaway to frisbee golf.... People want to see racing, just not in the form being presented.

09-10-2009, 11:22 PM	#4
Casper68 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 44 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Force fined As far as the fine, I agree. He should be fined, as well as Pedregon, for unsportsman like conduct. It happens. The monetary transaction is only a formality anyway. If they don't all four line up and race at VMax, then maybe Dancin' with the Stars in 2010 ??

09-11-2009, 01:51 AM	#5
SC1317 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY Snowbelt Posts: 113 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Force fined LOL...I'd rather watch another "Newlywed Game" with Ashley! NOT! $10,000...HA! Someone pass the Crown (Royal, that is) __________________ Michele Corigliano

09-11-2009, 05:45 AM	#6
Robert Pare Racing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mother Earth Posts: 265 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Force fined Does anyone know exactly where the funds end up, or who/ what is the beneficiary of the money received? I've always been curious if the NHRA has a funnel for the money directly to Children's Hospital or perhaps another meaningful charity. __________________ Rapare-Racing.com Last edited by Robert Pare Racing; 09-11-2009 at 05:47 AM. Reason: PS, I just saw the race yesterday, so I now see what everyone is talking about...how about that shitty moustache on Graham !!

09-11-2009, 10:38 AM	#9
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,426 Likes: 550 Liked 334 Times in 181 Posts	Re: Force fined Money AND LOSS OF POINTS should be the fine !!!!!!! Mostly points---Force is an A #1 A--hole anyway---there are 15 other pros out there on the same track how about giving them some equal coverage??? Comp387

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Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,710 Likes: 187 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Force fined God I miss Steve Evans and Diamond P. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development