Why NASCAR pisses me off.

AndyMarquisLive said:
Piss off.
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hi, ANDY!
 
robbybee said:
This might just do it!

HELL DOES NOT EXIST!!!!!!!

except, of course for the personal hell we all experience daily
by living under the thumb of our current administration
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Actually, there is a hell. Just ask TRL. :D
 
Matthew2470 said:
What pisses me off about NASCAR is their insistence on doing an invocation before each race. Save that crap for your church.
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Tradition. Lots of drivers used to die racing. I think it made the fans feel better if they prayed for the competitors, then watched them die.

Harsh, but that's pretty much how these things work.
 
robbybee said:
This might just do it!

HELL DOES NOT EXIST!!!!!!!

except, of course for the personal hell we all experience daily
by living under the thumb of our current administration
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You should not say that.

See, I grew during some rough times. In the late 70s Disco took over radio and culture.

By the time we were liberated in the early 80s we had lost a generation, we almost all died from the mental torture.


I remember it was the BeeGees who pushed most of the crap. After enduring that horror, I comforted myself with the idea that they would burn in hell, as I regained my strength.

Well it has helped, two down and two to go.
That's what keeps me going, don't take that away from me. The hope and dream remains intact.
 
About the only thing that burns me about NASCAR is the Chase. Other than that, I've been enjoying some good racing and great entertainment. I like watching the racing today as much as I ever have with the exception of the loss of a lot of great drivers over the years. The competition is much closer today than it's ever been in the past and I like that a lot. When I go to the races today there's so much more to do than there ever was in the past. The tracks really cater to the fans more so than years gone by.

On some of the hotter topics with this thread and NASCAR in general.....

Not being a particularly religious person it really doesn't bother me that an invocation is done before the event. I understand that these guys strapping into the vehicles are putting their life on the line each and ever week for our viewing pleasure and if that is what puts them at peace, I can't argue with it.

COT..... Probably one of the hottest topics over the past decade. IMO one of the single best things that has happened to the sport over the years. That and Safer barriers. The combination of those two things along with other driver restraint equipment has undoubtedly saved drivers since their implementation. The car also has evolved into a more visual pleasing ride over the years by removing the wing and reshaping the front end. Next year the new body styles will be on the track and we'll all have something new to complain about. The car will never look like it rolled off of the showroom and I couldn't care less. Racing's racing to me. These guys could jump on lawnmowers turning laps in Dale Jr's backyard this Sunday and I'd be watching.

I try not to get too hung up on some old video highlights that they show. They aren't a representation of what the sport was like week in and week out in the good old days. They're simply highlights no different than the one's that we see of today's races and scuffles on/off and off pit road.
 
Not a single driver has died since the full seat and Hans device was mandated. I feel that those 2 don't get enough credit, while the CoT and safer barriers get too much credit. They are all great innovations, but it mat be time to lighten up on the Cot weight to help with the hard tire issues. I know NASCAR did allow some roof support to be modified and lightened at the start of the 2010 season, but when Kez's car landed on it's roof, most teams passed. In many ways, a lighter car will help avoid injuries in driver door impacts.
 
I hope Kentucky brings back the "thank God for smoking hot wife " Preacher.
 
Greg said:
I hope Kentucky brings back the "thank God for smoking hot wife " Preacher.
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That was good once, IMO. I think that is what made it good , that it happened once. Trying to repeat it or do something else like it would probably just take away from it.
 
I really don't see an issue with the invocation. I ain't exactly a praying man (or a religious man reall), but I do stand up out of respect for the people around me that are. Frankly, I think to do any less would be kinda ****** to those around you.
 
VaDirt said:
I really don't see an issue with the invocation. I ain't exactly a praying man (or a religious man reall), but I do stand up out of respect for the people around me that are. Frankly, I think to do any less would be kinda ****** to those around you.
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I just don't care if they don't like it. I shouldn't have to comply with something I find completely ridiculous.
 
In America we have freedom of religion - which should also mean freedom FROM religion, IMO.

That being said, I have no problem with a pre-race invocation, except when the preacher says "In Jesus' name" which immediately disengages any non-christians in the crowd.

But I will stand for the invocation, because it's always followed by the National Anthem and I would be standing anyway.
 
I have no opinion one way or the other , but , for what it's worth. I always assumed the prayers had more to do with the drivers and crews than the fans. The drivers and crews have always been very serious about it and their church is at the track on Sunday. Their kids attend Sunday school at the track in the morning and ,if you watch , you will see the preacher going to each car on pit road and visiting with each driver before the race .I guess that if my favorite driver asked me to respect his choice , I would.
 
Smoke14 said:
Hi, my name is John and I am a "butt fan." :D

Me, I just love racing.
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LOL, I have a long time freind/co-worker whos last name is Butts and for a long time I've typed Butt instead of but in e-mails to him sorry one of those habits I do without thinking sometimes.
 
robbybee said:
That being said, I have no problem with a pre-race invocation, except when the preacher says "In Jesus' name" which immediately disengages any non-christians in the crowd.
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Dude, everyone KNOWS that NASCAR is a CHRISTIAN SPORT.

lol
 
quote="robbybee, post: 501381, member: 5752"]This might just do it!

HELL DOES NOT EXIST!!!!!!!

except, of course for the personal hell we all experience daily
by living under the thumb of our current administration[/quote]

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I believe Andy posted this........and of course proof that it has now indeed frozen over
 
And as far as what constitutes a TRUE fan, I plan on attending testing at MIS on April 3rd and 4th. April 3rd with my kid and the 4th by myself. I wonder if they'll let me bring in some beer on the 4th. Concessions are closed so I don't see why not...Perhaps another email to the track is in order...
 
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