"celebrities" at national events - who started it? (1 Viewer)
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BaldyLochs
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Wow; interesting stuff. Those early days especially. The logistics of it today are quite different I would think. Today you've got Limos pulling into huge Hospitality/Pit area "compounds".... escorts down to the starting line, coordinating TV appearances, etc. I think the uniqueness of the NHRA fan interaction in the pits makes it exciting for everyone; and much more marketable. I mean, like for instance, Justin Bieber could go to Talledega and hang out in the UPS Racing pit garage, look at the car and crew then go watch the race in a suite; maybe go to pit road.... and that's about it. 
Paul
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In the 80's, MC Hammer sponsored a top fuel team that ran for a while at west coast NHRA events.
I met a woman at a coffee shop a few years ago that had been one of MC Hammer's coreographers(sp) back when he was at his peak. She said at that time he had 125 people working for him, that's one way to shoot through your money fast. Not to mention the top fuel car.
I met a woman at a coffee shop a few years ago that had been one of MC Hammer's coreographers(sp) back when he was at his peak. She said at that time he had 125 people working for him, that's one way to shoot through your money fast. Not to mention the top fuel car.
Paul,
Well as a entertainer at the time you couldn't touch him. Team owner of TF dragster fish out water. Isn't he broke now.
Wow; interesting stuff. Those early days especially. The logistics of it today are quite different I would think. Today you've got Limos pulling into huge Hospitality/Pit area "compounds".... escorts down to the starting line, coordinating TV appearances, etc. I think the uniqueness of the NHRA fan interaction in the pits makes it exciting for everyone; and much more marketable. I mean, like for instance, Justin Bieber could go to Talledega and hang out in the UPS Racing pit garage, look at the car and crew then go watch the race in a suite; maybe go to pit road.... and that's about it.
Justin Bieber....Really? I would jump off a cliff if he even shows up at ETown, I hate that guy.
SundayNiagara
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I remember PlayBoy Bunnies, June Cochran for one at the Nationals during the mid-60s.
mick
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hammertime made it to BIR, remember that.............
rob, i'm with you on the beiber kid.
although we all know it's a train wreck, it's still odd to watch the
rise and fall of the 'reality' celebrities (jesse james, OCC, etc.).
IMO j. james rode it for the $$ and was happy to get out of limelight,
the OCC family just limelight whores.
rob, i'm with you on the beiber kid.
although we all know it's a train wreck, it's still odd to watch the
rise and fall of the 'reality' celebrities (jesse james, OCC, etc.).
IMO j. james rode it for the $$ and was happy to get out of limelight,
the OCC family just limelight whores.
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