Arrived on Friday afternoon and got "plugged in" and then went around visiting

with some of the teams.  Had a very good visit with Jim Hannagan.  Most of you know me

well enough to know I am a conservative (and prude) but I did not find anything offensive

about anything to do with PENTHOUSE.  Yes, their new shirts has a pic (not a real lady) in

a bikini in the #1 on the front of the shirt but nothing like what many might have expected.

Did talk briefly with Randy.

Saturday night...The Dude made a BONZI move going into turn one which made me close my

eyes.  I thought, "Oh, no.  Either he pulls this off or he and Paulie will both end up over the fence!"

He went on from there.  He and Paul were the class on Saturday night as Dollansky (3rd) was never

a factor.

Sunday night...It was obvious (to me) the person who got the jump and led into turn one would be the

winner and that was Dollansky.  The Dude never coult get too close to him.

PITS:  $45.00 on Saturday and $50.00 on Sunday! 

Those of you who have been around here a long time know I would never post anything to

INTENTIONALLY hurt another poster.  However, I must comment on a couple of things which have

been posted in the past about some drivers.  I remember reading about a couple of guys that just need

the "chance" and the "sponsorship" and they could really make it.  I believe two of them were Bill Rose

and Brian Clausen.  Well, I'm sorry but in my opinion neither of these guys could make the A Main on

a regular Friday night race at Chico.  It is one thing to have the desire and another to have the ability.

At the present time, neither of them possess the ability to be out on the road.  The best thing they could do

would be to stay near a local track and get a LOT of experience.

DIRT, WoO, BOUNCELESS...or whatever you wish to call them.  They ran a good program.  Ofcourse, they

were dealing with a 10:00 P.M. curfew (yes, 10:00 P.M. folks) but both nights were over by around 9:25 P.M.

I did speak (briefly) with a couple of their people and they were very courteous.

Got to see a lot of folks and enjoyed that.  I made coffee on Saturday and Sunday mornings and went down

"hauler row" and the guys went through it quickly.  In fact, they ran me out of coffee.  Will be better prepared

the next time.

Hope you all had a safe weekend.

Now, work to do as Hanford is tonight and want to get out of the office by around 3:00 P.M. today.

Have a Blessed day.

(ooooops...got to call the Mrs.  She is in Albuquerque and today is our 19th anniversary.  Gee, it just seems

like it was...............60 years ago!!!! Ha Ha

Leon do you mean Brian Carlson?

his name is brian carlson. and i don't think i've read where anyone said he could be big someday. he just jumped at the chance in front of him when the split happened and it seems he's just trying to finish the year. BUT i have heard he's a real nice guy.

bill rose sounds like a talented driver. maybe just not good enough with a wing to race with the outlaws every night and run up front. but not that it matters because people on here will always be putting some driver/team down no matter who is out on the road. i wasn't around 100 years ago when steve kinser started but was he winning every night out?

EVERYONE wants to blame DIRT for not taking sprint car racing to the next level but let's laugh when they bring in new people to be the future of the sport. i think we'll have a harder time bringing in new fans to see a 70 year kinser jump in a sprint car and running until he has a real bad night and he's not with us no more. and i know some of you would choose a 70 kinser over hindi and anderson any day but not everyone agrees with you.  but that's just my opinion

My toughts exactly Outlaw_Fan.

Check out Donny's first couple of years with the Outlaws.

Linda, it is no use.  I was simply stating some "observations" and now

it has become DIRT bringing in "new blood" which I did not refer to.

I simply stated what I saw.

If people have money to burn...fine...let them be out there but some of

them could not make a 24 car field if only 23 cars showed up!!!!!!!

As Larry Reynolds says..."a driver needs that sperience" B4 he tries to run

with the big boys.  I am not questioning whether these guys are nice (or not) just

stating facts as I see them.  Please don't turn this in to DIRT bashing, etc.  Take time

to read what is written!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Langford Motorsports:

Leon.. If my buddy is there tonight ..Tell him to give em hell for me.. Thanks for the report and your honest opinions.  I have made a few remarks about some not ready for the tour also but didn't mention any names but I really think there are a few more in the same boat.

You have friends?? When did this happen??

Not very well, sorry to say. Seems a little better today, but day to day as you know.

How's David?

Why are we doing this on here....just call me.

Eagle, I tried calling and I got a message which said:  "This number does not

accept calls from short people!"  Holy cow, I am at least 1/2 inch taller than Linda!

David is out of the hospital and at home sees the Dr on Friday and they will decide if he can return to work.. Other then that things are fine...

Leon... his phone also told me it wasn't accepting from short people..LOL.

Very sophisticated hardware we have here.

It doesn't tell you, but there's also a BS filter in-line. That's probably the one you 2 couldn't get past.

I don't know.

Could be Carlsen

Could be Clausen

Could be Carson

Not familiar with him but a number had posted about him several weeks ago and how

he "deserved" a shot at a full-time run.

I think I will head to Hanford!

Can't wait for tomorrow to see all the posts on here about the "low car showing" and

other matters which, for some unknown reason, seem to be of great importance to the

DIRT/NST groups.

All I can say is I saw some good racing at Calistoga (DIRT) but it could have been better

if a few other drivers (NST) had been there.  I am beginning to dislike all this junk!