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New Starter?

Who is Mark Lyle???

Mark is the D6 starter, has been for years, and is an outstanding guy. Tremendous respect from everyone. He's been working very closely with Rick at virtually every national event for the last couple of years. Seemed to many like he was being "groomed" for the job. The first name many came up with (not just up here) when Rick announced his retirement.
 
When to shut someone off... (think the TonyS incident). When to give someone a single because the other guy can't get it started. When to run when there's a tiny bit of mist in the air. When to shut someone down because of a minor fluid leak. When to stop people when there appears to be a tree malfunction.

These things require a firm and fair hand. Someone who takes no crap from the racers. Someone who has earned their respect. Someone who treats everyone fairly.

Starter is one of those jobs that it's easy to take for granted until you've raced. Then you see how important some of these "little" jobs are to the clean/smooth operation of the whole event.

So basically someone with common sense right? Weather is pretty obvious, leaks and fairness shouldn't be that hard to find unless you are looking for a Politician. LOL
The way NHRA makes their choices I don't think the drivers and owners will get much say maybe in a perfect world. Let's face it it's not rocket science.
I'm sure they will find someone within the ranks to fit the bill.
 
As I said, you wouldn't understand.

Oh I understand better than you think Chris!
I bet you that person will come from the ranks, I do like the Frank Bradley choice!
One thing is for sure by the begining of the season that position will be filled no matter what our opinions are. ;)
 
One thing is for sure by the begining of the season that position will be filled no matter what our opinions are. ;)

But that's not entirely clear, Bob, that was the point of my post. They have been discussing having the local division's starter handle the national event when it comes to town. A terrible idea, IMHO.
 
But that's not entirely clear, Bob, that was the point of my post. They have been discussing having the local division's starter handle the national event when it comes to town. A terrible idea, IMHO.

They are always looking for ways to cut costs. I agree if that's truly the case. It should be a single individual there has to be consistency.
 
Where is Larry Sutton when you need him? :D

He was always the best on the West Coast!!!
 
Doug Herbert. He knows what it's like to run a car and he sure wouldn't take and S%$& from anybody, plus he's also bigger than all the other drivers.
DOUGZILLA
 
R. Lee Ermey? :D

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My "list":

Ric Flair, sure his time in the squared circle is over, but would the racers still respect his authority? could he still go if called upon? I think so. besides, he could put offending violators in the figure four on the starting line.
Carrot Top, during down time he could entertain the fans better than the Geico dorks
Gordon Ramsey, brings an international flavor to the sport, and lord knows he ain't afraid to rip into anyone not doing things correctly. but, how would the chef fair against Connie?
Skip Bayless, for those who don't know, he's a wildly opinionated talking piece for ESPN. surely he would bring in some new fans to the sport, or expose all it's flaws.
Paula Abdul, everybody would get a perfect light, unfortunately there would be more clean up from Paula crying because someone lost.
Kurt Busch, gotta start over somewhere.
Tony George & Brian Barnhardt, these two nimrods did their absolute best to ruin open wheel racing with spec cars and engines......umm wait a minute.
A.J. Foyt, Super Tex would straighten out the most crooked of offenders, if he could catch them. just ask Arie Luyendyk.
Chris Karamesines, his ultimate revenge for implementing that cursed device in the first place. take that Schumacher as the Greek red lights Sarge for all those guesses Greek used to take. Although it might be difficult flipping the switch from the drivers seat.
A cardboard cutout of the late great Buster Couch, gotta be more intimidating than most people.


But seriously, since race day is essentially automated, why not just leave it that way and put a couple more officials on the starting line to look for fluid on the track or cars leaking.
 
But seriously, since race day is essentially automated, why not just leave it that way and put a couple more officials on the starting line to look for fluid on the track or cars leaking.

The question is not whether stuff is leaking, it's what to do when it is. Remember TonyS simply ignoring Rick? You need someone people will respect and pay attention to.
 
The question is not whether stuff is leaking, it's what to do when it is. Remember TonyS simply ignoring Rick? You need someone people will respect and pay attention to.

Buster would have yanked him out of the car seat belts and all. He would have then sent them home for the weekend. Tony S. would have been bruised and would have learned a bit of respect. His dad would have known better than to try that with Buster.
 
Buster would have yanked him out of the car seat belts and all. He would have then sent them home for the weekend. Tony S. would have been bruised and would have learned a bit of respect. His dad would have known better than to try that with Buster.

Where's the "like" button? :)
 
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