Any mention of Khalid alBalooshi for rookie of the year is an absolute joke. Trailered how many times after first round with Alan Johnson tuning? For him to win the fix would have to be in.
b-i-n-g-o
You have to remember that the award is not supposed to be about the success, that can be looked at after the roots of the award are determined. This award looks at the ability of the "rookie" at how well they are able to actually drive the car, has nothing to do with round wins. I know your into bashing Khalid though. 1. You never met him (I already know without even asking) 2. Remember a mediocre driver can win in a good car, but a good driver can't win in a mediocre car. You may as well bash Alan Johnson and Jason McCulloch the same if not more if his round wins are a part of your argument.
You have to remember that the award is not supposed to be about the success, that can be looked at after the roots of the award are determined. This award looks at the ability of the "rookie" at how well they are able to actually drive the car, has nothing to do with round wins.
You have no idea who I have met. Do you, Fan Boy?
More than 150 of the nation’s leading auto racing journalists will select the winner through a voting system based on the following criteria: number of events participated, performance on and off the race track, participation in NHRA promotions and relationships with fans, sponsors and media.
It does have to do with rd wins, I got this from "NHRA Rookie Of The Year".
And what better way to judge driving ability, then rd wins and race wins???
Registered member said:That says it all right there. Alexis is the only one close.
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Courtney has it in the bag........unless Balooshi wins the next 2.
Any mention of Khalid alBalooshi for rookie of the year is an absolute joke. Trailered how many times after first round with Alan Johnson tuning? For him to win the fix would have to be in.
Well that and since most people in this country are never taught to understand/communicate with people who use English as a 2nd language, most fans would probably have a tough time understanding him, me included.*
*This isn't a swipe at Mr. Balooshi specifically. Ever wonder why most Americans hate calling outsoursed call centers? This very reason.
Well, you'd be right in a sense. BUT.... let's hope they give it to Courtney. I really don't want to see Balooshi "ride stealer" win it.
I deleted mine.... you should delete yours.
Anyway, Courtney Force is the one that deserves to win this thing.
Spot on!
Foregone conclusion. The trophy has been inscribed since last year. Next year's trophy is already inscribed as well.
OK got my curiosity up. Who will be in the running for next years Rookie of the Year?