Bobby Bennett
Nitro Member
The official press release here
YAS MARINA AND DSR OFFICIAL; TJ AND HOT ROD TO DRIVE
Congrats TJ and Hot Rod
YAS MARINA AND DSR OFFICIAL; TJ AND HOT ROD TO DRIVE
Congrats TJ and Hot Rod
Yas Marina Announced/TJ and Hot Rod Back (1 Viewer)
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HEMI6point1
Nitro Member
HIS..... haha
So, the Circus Monkey is driving for the team his "LIFETIME RIVAL" the "sarge" is with?? Hmmmm gotta love those hardcore, die-hard rivalry feelings he's been selling to everyone for the past few years....
Uh, it's either that or continue to be on the sidelines. What would you do?
At least there's going to be a whole ocean between them.
mike
Nitro Member
it didn't take long before an idiot entered the thread did it
Look at who's funding TJ's and Rod's rides... Some people didn't learn to read did they. Just move along to your 'little' Force camp. Jealously is a mofo Jeff.
.
Nitro Member
HIS..... haha
So, the Circus Monkey is driving for the team his "LIFETIME RIVAL" the "sarge" is with?? Hmmmm gotta love those hardcore, die-hard rivalry feelings he's been selling to everyone for the past few years....
ESPN2 pushed the rivalry deal, not Rod, and acted like there was bad blood between the two when there was none. It made for better TV.
There's no Garlits vs Muldowney, Glidden vs WJ, or Snake vs Mongoose rivalries in the sport anymore. It's become too sanitized. Rod was just trying to keep things lively and make people want to watch top fuel, and have some fun at the same time. And, judging by the crowd's response when Rod did beat Tony, the people loved it.
JF
Nitro Member
The official press release here
YAS MARINA AND DSR OFFICIAL; TJ AND HOT ROD TO DRIVE
Great Photo on Competion Plus....Was Hot Rod standing on a box though?
So who was it who TRIED TO CREATE A RIVALRY Ted.... Rod or ESPN? Based off this pic.... I'd say it was the guy in the middle...... I'm just sayin...
I said Rod was trying to inject a little spice into the mix. ESPN2 took the bait and ran with it.
In this new venture Rod works directly for YAS Marina Circuit. DSR is their partner to supply equipment, parts, technology and the crew. Rod was chosen because he has proven himself as a championship caliber driver.
And, yes, he still wants to beat Tony every time they race.
I think so, I recall Indy as one of the races.
vegasnitro
Nitro Member
I don't think it is a big deal what Rod is doing. I am not a Rod fan per se, but is he supposed to turn down a shot to go half around the world and race on someone else's dime, while picking up a few races here just because the cars were built in DSR's fab shop and the baseline setup is coming from DSR? That would not be very smart IMO ...
OH.... Ok... that explains it all... thanks.
Just because they drive for the same team, 1/2 way across the world, the rivalry can still be there.
Johnny Mopar
Nitro Member
Jeff,
While I'm all for giving people opportunities to drive, couldn't there have been a better option than Fuller? I don't know why DSR would want him over other people? What does he bring to the table? I just don't get it...
