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Michael Andretti at the Grove
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Four Kalitta
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Michael Andretti in the pits at the Toyo Tires Nats. What year and for whom did he drive TF? Someone out there knows
His cousin John Andretti drove Jack Clarks TF car back in 1992 (?) & it was sponsored by Taco Bell.
Jim
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I seem to recall that John runner-upped at his first or second event - Memphis (I think).
On a related note, I took a good (Drag Race Virgin and BIG Baseball fan) friend to the Englishtown race that (or the next year) and he was SOOOO impressed to meet Jack Clark. I was pretty impressed too as Jack gave us a personal tour of his trailer. Couldn't be nicer or more gracious! (I think it was the first time I'd ever been behind the ropes.)
On a related note, I took a good (Drag Race Virgin and BIG Baseball fan) friend to the Englishtown race that (or the next year) and he was SOOOO impressed to meet Jack Clark. I was pretty impressed too as Jack gave us a personal tour of his trailer. Couldn't be nicer or more gracious! (I think it was the first time I'd ever been behind the ropes.)
Just Paul
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Michael Andretti in the pits at the Toyo Tires Nats. What year and for whom did he drive TF? Someone out there knows
Yup John drove not Mike.
Super Mod
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Thanx for the clarification. So where is John?
Jim
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According to NASCAR.com he has had 3 starts in the cup series this year, all earlier in the season and sits 57th in points. You can also check Front Row Motorsports
Super Mod
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Didn't that little excursion into TF almost bankrupt Jack Clark?
Jim
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If memory serves Jack was in trouble with the IRS but was able to keep his TF team as it was a possible revenue producer. Any time you have something, like a business, that could make money the IRS will usually let you keep it. That way you hopefully can continue to pay them.
My feeling is that his money issues went deeper then the TF team.
Jim
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There are too many Red Sox fans on here for my liking, then what do I care for the American league.
Go Mets.
Sorry for the Hijack!
At least you are not a Yankmees fan
Tim5636sc
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There are too many Red Sox fans on here for my liking, then what do I care for the American league.
Go Mets.
Sorry for the Hijack!
well....there goes the Team Owner Status for our Alcohol car Michael!!!
Gonna have to shoe for Jimmah Vail!!!
Timmah!
Super Mod
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mike
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At least you are not a Yankmees fan
Jim,
That is true. Only good thing that the Yankees have done is have a great t.v series 'The Bronx is Burning' entertaining. And George Costanza working for them in Seinfeld... that's where it ends.
mike
Nitro Member
as with MC Hammer's short appearance in drag racing history
Holly Cow Jack!!! Until you bought that up, I had totally forgotten about that deal. I remember the rendering appearing in Drag Racing Magazine circa 1990 or early 91 'Hammertime' Need to see if I still have that.
Who was to drive that again?
mike
Nitro Member
well....there goes the Team Owner Status for our Alcohol car Michael!!!
Gonna have to shoe for Jimmah Vail!!!
Timmah!
Awee Tim,
Come on bro, we can split the season up, half in red and blue, and the other half in orange and blue
Deal?
Maurice Dupont drove for MC Hammer. I believe it wasn't really Hammer's team but he kicked in some bucks. The hard parts belonged to someone else.
