That Dang Lucky Connolly (2 Viewers)

[Sully]

And at 20 points per race, he'd still be way back in second place - so he's lucky. Obviously, I don't like the new, contrived championship system because teams that come out of the box ready to race in February get penalized in August. All the races from February through August are essentially just qualifying races - rights fees for those races should be worth a lot less now that the points earned at those races are discounted severely. The only two races that pay full value are Vegas 2 and Pomona 2. Winning several races prior to the cutdown ought to be worth at least 20 points per race, but, collectively, those wins are only worth a total of 10 points, at best. Sorry, don't care who's leading, don't care who wins, it's just a contrived game of rock, scissors, paper at this point.

Actually, what has been accomplished with the contrived countdown is to screw up at least three exciting come-from-behind scenarios - Pro Stock and Top Fuel and Funny Car would have been exciting to watch under the old system as the early leaders faded and the trailing drivers mounted a late-season come-from-behind charge. Now we've got the equivalent of the "Lucky Dog" system and a win now is worth more than a win in August or February. How about a winner-takes-all race as the Finals in Pomona in 2008 - now that would be exciting! Then it could be hyped for 23 meaningless races.

 

[Paul]

And at 20 points per race, he'd still be way back in second place - so he's lucky.

He is not lucky, he is winning at the right time. Everyone knew what the scenario was going to be at the beginning of the year so you can not say he is lucky because the old system is not an option. You guys can cry and bitch all you want, but the Countdown is not going anywhere. I have a simple solution for you whiners, if you do not like the Countdown do not watch the races.

 

[chop]

I thought you had 3 favorite P/S Racers??? Thanks Mike...who did you leave out? KJ? or WJ?

Pat,I'm very sorry,I didn't know you still looked @ this site. You know you're my horse too.

 

[Nate]

If anyone was lucky yeterday it was Greg. He was dead late first round and should have been gone then, but that is part of it. As far as the point system goes I guess they could further try and copy NASCAR and give bonus points for winning races. At least that way the teams may not want to start testing mid season and potentially giving up points when they are bunched back up at the countdown to eight mark.

 

[Professor Dave]

Yep...nothing but luck. Dave's so lucky.

Average reaction time of .027 the whole day...Lucky.

Car running better than everyone else's...Lucky.

Dave's just one lucky guy.

I saw his girlfriend at the starting line after he won-he looks lucky to me!

 

[mopain]

I've never seen anyone, but ScubaSteve, do a scuba shot (8 ounces of Jack Daniels in one gulp) and not fall down or barf it up. One night Scuba did 3. He's the King!!

 

[Todd]

Whats the deal with "Slammers" still on there uniforms?

I don't even thing you can buy that stuff any longer.

Just old uniforms???

link: Bravo! Slammers Ultimate Milkshakes - The BevNET.com Review

 

[none]

Greg shouldnt have ever said it b/c he should have known all of yall would be making a big deal outta of it. You know what though, he was right. He didnt say Dave only wins b/c of luck, he said Dave is lucky that NHRA's fake points system started this year, otherwise he wouldnt be leading the pts. I hate this countdown crap and I dont blame the drivers for being pissed. If anyone but Hot Rod, Greg, and Matt Smith win the championship, then its going to suck.

You're just an expert on everything !! And a MIND READER !!! You know what Greg thinks without him saying it !! What a deal !!

Tell us more anbout what you know about FUEL ALTEREDS !!!!!

 

[DLB]

Whats the deal with "Slammers" still on there uniforms?

I don't even thing you can buy that stuff any longer.

Just old uniforms???

link: Bravo! Slammers Ultimate Milkshakes - The BevNET.com Review

Todd -
You can still buy Slammers. Saw it at Wally World last week or two when I was in there.

That's just the Slammers Milkshakes. Their main line is just the "milk."

DLB

 

[Joker]

You're just an expert on everything !! And a MIND READER !!! You know what Greg thinks without him saying it !! What a deal !!

Tell us more anbout what you know about FUEL ALTEREDS !!!!!

John, that is what Greg meant. I have never said I was an expert on anything. And as for the fuel altereds go, I apologized to them but I still believe someone is going to get seriously hurt in one. Thats my opinion.

 

[Rocketman 207]

This is the deal, GA shouldn't have said anything until AFTER it's over with,then he could have said anything he wants about it. ...I have two favorite college teams and two favorite P/S racers and I feel the same about both. My team and who ever is playing Alabama and who ever is racing GA.

Right on, Mike!
For me, substitute in USC for Alabama....

GO CONNOLLY!!!

 

[farmje]

Greg is just arrogant. That's why he made that comment. It wasn't by mistake, and you people who think that everyone is picking on Greg Anderson need to wake up and smell the roses.

If Greg really was a true champion, he would have the fan following Force does. Or really a fan following at all.

Force's pit is constantly clogged with people. Everytime he goes up and down the return road on the scooter, people scream like crazy. Everytime his truck goes by, people scream like crazy. It's because he's a true champion.

I remember people screaming for Gary Ormsby, Joe Amato, even Bob Glidden. But no one ever screams for Greg and very few people are clogging his pit area. Hmmmm, I wonder why.

I respect Greg Anderson because of what he's done on the racetrack, but in my mind, he'll never be a true champion.

Clay Millican is another true champion. He hasn't won much at all this year, but every race that I've been at this year, he's had people clogging his pit. It's because he's got humility and possesses a genuine heart for his fans.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[none]

John, that is what Greg meant. I have never said I was an expert on anything.

SO you read his mind !!!!!! It sure didn't sound like it to me,it sounded like ARROGANCE !! Pure & Simp;e !
BUT you are the EXPERT on everything........ I mean everything !

 

[Rocketman 207]

Greg is just arrogant. That's why he made that comment. It wasn't by mistake, and you people who think that everyone is picking on Greg Anderson need to wake up and smell the roses.

If Greg really was a true champion, he would have the fan following Force does. Or really a fan following at all.

Force's pit is constantly clogged with people. Everytime he goes up and down the return road on the scooter, people scream like crazy. Everytime his truck goes by, people scream like crazy. It's because he's a true champion.

I remember people screaming for Gary Ormsby, Joe Amato, even Bob Glidden. But no one ever screams for Greg and very few people are clogging his pit area. Hmmmm, I wonder why.

I respect Greg Anderson because of what he's done on the racetrack, but in my mind, he'll never be a true champion.

Clay Millican is another true champion. He hasn't won much at all this year, but every race that I've been at this year, he's had people clogging his pit. It's because he's got humility and possesses a genuine heart for his fans.

Just my 2 cents.

Good post, Jeremy...ya nailed it....

 

[HEMI6point1]

So 3 championships doesn't make him a "true champion?"

For the record, GA is right. Dave Connolly is lucky. He got his point lead because NHRA handed him a bunch of points on a silver platter called the "Countdown to the championship."

I don't think GA was talking about Connolly's driving.

And BTW all my encounters with GA have been pleasant.

 

[farmje]

So 3 championships doesn't make him a "true champion?"

I don't care how many races you've won, or championships you run. If you're a jerk, and arrogant...you're not a champion.

Bottom line.

 

[HEMI6point1]

I don't care how many races you've won, or championships you run. If you're a jerk, and arrogant...you're not a champion.

Bottom line.

Typical hater. Was GA mean to you or something?

 

[afx421]

Typical hater. Was GA mean to you or something?

excellent post samuel, these GA haters need medication, a hug, a joint, a couch, a feelings coach or all of the above

 

[chop]

The question is,did GA know about the new format to determine the Champion before the season started? If the answer is yes, (I'm unsure because he didn't know about the staging auto start procedure) then he had the choice to race or not. I think the thing that gets him going is,his advantage has closed big time and he's not running away with it like the past and losing the points lead to "Lucky" has really got him going. Do I blame him,no I don't but the deal is the deal and nothing is going to change that. I also think the underlying factor in his Dave is "Lucky" statement was the fact "Lucky" kept him from winning 5 straight Indy's,can you say OUCH? Also for the record,I don't hate GA or anyone else,not nice to hate over something that's not real life. He's got everything he needs to win it,all he has to do is,do it.

 

[none]

When this points system was announced it was pretty clear that there was going to be somebody that would be the points leader under the new system that would be many rounds back under the old format. To me it would be a lot more interesting to see if DC can make up 7 rounds in the last four races, than have a 10 point difference between GA and DC with two races to go. Did anybody catch Paul Page's comments about Craig Treble yesterday? Paul said that Craig was showing him the won/loss records in the back of National Dragster and couldn't see how he was in second place but he was. I'm pretty sure they also said that Craig wasn't the biggest fan of the countdown either, even though it helped him.