DRC Commentary - Page 2

Jim Wahl · 03-03-2010, 11:34 PM

I wonder what the "media blitz" will have to say after he gets his *** handed to him first round? Jim

Ed Fernandez · 03-03-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed OBrien

Calm down Ed I've sent Bobby the Richard Head an email to get him on the right tract and I hope you don't mind I used your name and email address . Have a nice day

Thanks Ed,I knew I could count on you.

Ed

Alan Roehrich · 03-03-2010, 06:57 PM

Kurt Bush will generate about as much coverage as all of the rest of the B.S. that was supposed to get drag racing huge amounts of media coverage.

M&M Motorsports · 03-03-2010, 07:06 PM

Is Kurt Busch an NHRA member? Does he have a competition #/License? Since this is a 9.90 category, he would have had to have made qualifying runs -- 3 -- and signed off by either an instructor or licensed drivers. Any of you out there sign off for him?

Maybe NHRA is like the government -- make the rules, then break them when it is convenient.

Mack Reeves · 03-03-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by M&M Motorsports

Is Kurt Busch an NHRA member? Does he have a competition #/License? Since this is a 9.90 category, he would have had to have made qualifying runs -- 3 -- and signed off by either an instructor or licensed drivers. Any of you out there sign off for him?

Maybe NHRA is like the government -- make the rules, then break them when it is convenient.

Seems to me I read he attended Hawley's School for his license.. But the grade points are another thing!!!!

John Kelley · 03-03-2010, 11:35 PM

Want some media attention ???
Put all of the Black Eyed Peas in S/G cars at the GATORS !!!
And put Lady GAGA in one also....!
TALK ABOUT MEDIA ATTENTION !! :-)

fredjohnston · 03-03-2010, 07:08 PM

I don't see a problem with him being allowed to race. I'm sure if any of you were as well known as Busch, then you would be allowed in without a grade point. They'll be plenty of room on the entry quota for him and he is driving a Mopar, don't they sponsor a few races?

Chuck Westcott · 03-03-2010, 07:37 PM

Let's not all of us fly off the handle !
There are 2 sides to consider before writing your opinions which are viewed by a lot of racers. I for one agree that we have Grade point rules that are required for us to race in national events and I do that every year, 8 divisionals and 12 nationals events.
From an NHRA standpoint we need to consider that this has been the worst recession I've seen in in 40 yrs. and they need to do everything possible to promote these events, even it means bending rules. Car counts are down. Fan attendance is down and Sponsors are down.
I welcome Kurt in Super Gas in Gainesville and I not worried about the rules or all the Rambling BS on here and other forums ! We all need to maintain a level of respect wether we agree or not.
As far as Bobby Bennett is concerned, I've known Him for a number of years and he is a stand up first class act that writes non biased articles that most enjoy.
This is a real Racers opinion.

Ken Keir · 03-03-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

First off, I have a major problem with the phrase "average drag racer". I wasn't aware that there was a rule book for "average" drag racers, "pretty good drag racers", "professional drag racers", or "famous people who want to be drag racers". I thought there was just a "rule book".

Is it a major media happening? Absolutely. Great, so garner that media attention also at the LODRS events at which you have to earn your grade points, if you're really interested in Super Gas racing.

OR, if it's a one-shot deal and he's not actually interested in Super Gas racing, then let him make exhibition runs. He *is* famous, and it *is* a neat car.

$.02,

it is kinda messed up bc i had to wait a full yr to get enough grade points to even go some one like that is "famous" but still should have grade points i am with you Michael he should go and get grade points like me

Tom keedle · 03-03-2010, 08:32 PM

hey, i just got 1 question....who's kurt busch?

03-03-2010, 11:34 PM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,843 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: DRC Commentary I wonder what the "media blitz" will have to say after he gets his *** handed to him first round? Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

03-03-2010, 06:57 PM	#3
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,101 Likes: 1,556 Liked 1,780 Times in 405 Posts	Re: DRC Commentary Kurt Bush will generate about as much coverage as all of the rest of the B.S. that was supposed to get drag racing huge amounts of media coverage. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

03-03-2010, 07:06 PM	#4
M&M Motorsports Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jerome, Michigan Posts: 119 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DRC Commentary Is Kurt Busch an NHRA member? Does he have a competition #/License? Since this is a 9.90 category, he would have had to have made qualifying runs -- 3 -- and signed off by either an instructor or licensed drivers. Any of you out there sign off for him? Maybe NHRA is like the government -- make the rules, then break them when it is convenient.

03-03-2010, 11:35 PM	#6
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: DRC Commentary Want some media attention ??? Put all of the Black Eyed Peas in S/G cars at the GATORS !!! And put Lady GAGA in one also....! TALK ABOUT MEDIA ATTENTION !! :-) Last edited by John Kelley; 03-03-2010 at 11:47 PM.

03-03-2010, 07:08 PM	#7
fredjohnston Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 341 Likes: 0 Liked 55 Times in 14 Posts	Re: DRC Commentary I don't see a problem with him being allowed to race. I'm sure if any of you were as well known as Busch, then you would be allowed in without a grade point. They'll be plenty of room on the entry quota for him and he is driving a Mopar, don't they sponsor a few races?

03-03-2010, 07:37 PM	#8
Chuck Westcott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brownsburg,Indiana Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DRC Commentary Let's not all of us fly off the handle ! There are 2 sides to consider before writing your opinions which are viewed by a lot of racers. I for one agree that we have Grade point rules that are required for us to race in national events and I do that every year, 8 divisionals and 12 nationals events. From an NHRA standpoint we need to consider that this has been the worst recession I've seen in in 40 yrs. and they need to do everything possible to promote these events, even it means bending rules. Car counts are down. Fan attendance is down and Sponsors are down. I welcome Kurt in Super Gas in Gainesville and I not worried about the rules or all the Rambling BS on here and other forums ! We all need to maintain a level of respect wether we agree or not. As far as Bobby Bennett is concerned, I've known Him for a number of years and he is a stand up first class act that writes non biased articles that most enjoy. This is a real Racers opinion. __________________ Chuck Westcott- S/C -S/G 225

03-03-2010, 08:32 PM	#10
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: DRC Commentary hey, i just got 1 question....who's kurt busch?