not sure why he would, or anyone else. I know that we have run our race team under our business with zero issues, in fact there are tax benefits to doing it. Look at Jegs, I don't think the Coughlin brothers have any issues.
Nitromater
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
Rumors in Seattle?
- Thread starter Toejam
- Start date
not sure why he would, or anyone else. I know that we have run our race team under our business with zero issues, in fact there are tax benefits to doing it. Look at Jegs, I don't think the Coughlin brothers have any issues.
And people wonder why PJ has an issue with the Countdown.....
If Gary can clinch a spot in the top 10 it will be interesting to see if goes to Maple Grove, because he would have little incentive points wise to do so.
Bobby Bennett
Nitro Member
Dave,
This is not a press release. This is a story we interviewed and wrote. -- Bobby
This is not a press release. This is a story we interviewed and wrote. -- Bobby
Nobody Dave.
I just get curious as to why someone deems somebody is one of the best.
Everything you described can be done by any of the other drivers out there.
I just wanted know Dave, I didn't meant to rain on your parade.
I know people have personal preferences to drivers but one thing is certain anybody can drive these cars if they have the desire and means.
Perferct example is Antrone Brown! You here some of the veterans say you should ease you're way into the nitro cars and work your way up but he is a perfect example that you DON'T!
He is very talented and should be a decent driver for years to come!
I agree with everything you say. I was impressed the race that Melanie won by how she actually had to drive and manhandle the thing. BTW, forgot my smiley face after my last sentence of the previous post.
Bullet
Nitro Member
Mel drove the wheels of the thing that day she won. I was very, very impressed by more than one of her runs that day.
megadeth
Nitro Member
Bobby please check you're PM.
Damn straight. There were at least two and maybe three runs where she really had to drive it. It was using a lot of lane. I know it's a team effort but she more than did her share that day.
Kris
Nitro Member
Gary and I discussed his budget a couple weeks ago when I interviewed him before the race. I asked him about his sponsorship deal with Racebricks, how that came about, and he mentioned that he is seeking additional funding. Some of what he told me was off the record but important for context. So, I just left it out of my story because if he's talking to other potential sponsors to keep racing (which he said is getting harder due to the massive fuel cost increases among other things) I didn't want to stir the pot.
It's clearly no secret to others in drag racing Gary's running on a shoe string budget but he specifically told me that "we're at a point where it's a race by race scenario."
I didn't want to pry further because I understand how tenuous potential sponsorship deals may be especially given the competition. But he sounded skeptical about the idea of heading too far from home (i.e. SoCal) for races. Vegas, sure, Pomona, sure. To the East Coast? Maybe not.
So, having spent some time chatting with him on Saturday about costs after qualifying and seeing how well the team did on Sunday, I've got my fingers crossed he can find some additional funding to pay for the nitro and the diesel to haul "the circus" across the country.
That's what I know. Take it, as always, for what you will.
It's clearly no secret to others in drag racing Gary's running on a shoe string budget but he specifically told me that "we're at a point where it's a race by race scenario."
I didn't want to pry further because I understand how tenuous potential sponsorship deals may be especially given the competition. But he sounded skeptical about the idea of heading too far from home (i.e. SoCal) for races. Vegas, sure, Pomona, sure. To the East Coast? Maybe not.
So, having spent some time chatting with him on Saturday about costs after qualifying and seeing how well the team did on Sunday, I've got my fingers crossed he can find some additional funding to pay for the nitro and the diesel to haul "the circus" across the country.
That's what I know. Take it, as always, for what you will.
T.Smith
Nitro Member
Yeah maybe, but anybody think that after such a run a driver could be greeted by the crew chief with "what was that ****?...why did you let this thing get out of the groove?!"
You bet. I've been a crew chief. I've asked "WTF was that" more than a couple of times.
I think Melanie does a good job and is one of the few drivers who spend 'real' time w/ the fans...but as long as your a hired driver you are not in control of where/when your car races at. Now if her hubby and herself were too save their coin, like a few others have, they could have bought the required equipment to race and gone sponsor hunting....
megadeth
Nitro Member
mike
Nitro Member
Did you really think he would have given any other answer?
Awe, I don't know Bob
I find the answer to the second question to really hold weight though to his first answer
megadeth
Nitro Member
Awe, I don't know Bob
Man I just think if Blaine was still with us how many Championships he would be holding with really no end in sight!
With all the souls that have gone before and after him it's rough to think about.
T.Smith
Nitro Member
Next you need to have a thread that generates a rule in nitro racing...then you're really living.
Similar threads
