tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post4266123241924977740..comments2023-04-27T04:20:37.175-07:00Comments on My Name Is IRL: The prosecution restsIannuccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15120192496901254768noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-33539328616537777242009-03-30T18:21:00.000-07:002009-03-30T18:21:00.000-07:00I wouldn't say Marco is underperforming. He was kn...I wouldn't say Marco is underperforming. He was knocking on the door at several races, Indy included. AGR in general is underperforming. I don't know. I tend to think people overlook the fact that Marcos 22, and most succesful drivers in Indycar usually spend more time in the feeder series. How old were Helio, Tony, Dario, Dixon, and Wheldon when they moved over to the big cars?<BR/><BR/>I also wonder what would have happened at Indy had Helio not thrown major block parties on Marco in the closing laps.;The American Mutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396701492082850805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-57260136619557530292009-03-30T16:58:00.000-07:002009-03-30T16:58:00.000-07:00Besides Indycar & Lights already have enough u...Besides Indycar & Lights already have enough underperforming 3rd generation , famous named drivers right? <BR/><BR/>(Hello, Marco A. & Arie Jr.) OUCH!Jeff-Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-42933623796976130232009-03-30T16:07:00.000-07:002009-03-30T16:07:00.000-07:00Al the Third is, well, he's not here.Al the Third is, well, he's not here.Iannuccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120192496901254768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-86913871309221826282009-03-30T14:00:00.000-07:002009-03-30T14:00:00.000-07:00Al Unser III was very average in the training grou...Al Unser III was very average in the training ground series... Not deserving of a ride when PT & others are holding their helmets!<BR/><BR/>Bryan was not a test driver & his expertise did not require him in a RC Dallara. Skip Barber (or any other racing school instructor) doesn't have to drive EVERY school car to provide feedback to studentsAZZO45noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-28725477892491702742009-03-30T13:48:00.000-07:002009-03-30T13:48:00.000-07:00AZ,He helped, but he's not a full time driver. The...AZ,<BR/><BR/>He helped, but he's not a full time driver. There's only so much information they can glean from what is, at best, a test driver. It was a step in the right direction, just as hiring RHR was a step in the right direction. Now if only someone would seat AJ full time, and Al v 3.0 would display some talent. Imagine, a field with a Foyt, Rahal, Andretti, and Unser. <BR/><BR/>Speaking of which, what is Al 3 doing these days? Anyone know? I'm looking at you Jeff...The American Mutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396701492082850805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-37476010292494002152009-03-30T11:55:00.000-07:002009-03-30T11:55:00.000-07:00Yes, I do wish Dave would have dumped some of his ...Yes, I do wish Dave would have dumped some of his own $$$ into RLR (as Paul Newman did...) I know he loves racing & Mr Newman was unique in more ways than one, eh<BR/><BR/>Perhaps if Dave had strapped into a race car his checkbook would have opened? I still am glad racing has a Late Night friend.<BR/><BR/>Remember, Bryan Herta had helped AJ & Ed C. on the RC's last year (he was a driver coach after ALMS drive ended...)AZZO45noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-7868241974343281152009-03-30T11:34:00.000-07:002009-03-30T11:34:00.000-07:00AZ, Again, you'll end up preachin' to the choir on...AZ, <BR/><BR/>Again, you'll end up preachin' to the choir on that one...<BR/><BR/>I figured he'd get signed to someone, and thought it'd be HVM. (RHR) I've been hoping Vision for a few weeks for a variety of reasons. It demonstrates to Izod TG's commitment to the series, and their brand, but as I've stated before--I think it'll really benefit their entire team. Much as I like AJ he's no road racer, and it's good to have one on hand. It might help Ed step up his game. At the very least it'll give Vision a better shot on those tracks. <BR/><BR/>Between RLR dropping out (EFF you Dave, put some money into this team and put a car on the grid...at least at INDY), and Hunter at Vision, I've firmly decided they could/should end up the best of the rest. When I say that I'm counting NHL in as part of the soon to be renamed Big Four. They may not be championship contenders this year, but personally I think it's doable. I don't buy into this Dixon is the anointed one line of thought. Personally I don't think him and Dario are going to mesh well as teammates. I could however be incredibly wrong.The American Mutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396701492082850805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-407620916925422222009-03-30T11:05:00.000-07:002009-03-30T11:05:00.000-07:00Yes, its a RACING site after all... but I could br...Yes, its a RACING site after all... but I could bring up Bush era, community college level prosecutors! :) :) in regards to the shaky Helio case.<BR/><BR/>As for Tomas... I'm placing my bet on Team D&R. I guessed Vision (over HVM) for Hunter-Reay, so I might be riskin' my lil' streak! :) :) :)AZZO45noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-13199283175650083382009-03-30T10:57:00.000-07:002009-03-30T10:57:00.000-07:00AZ,While I agree, it's probably best to curb this ...AZ,<BR/><BR/>While I agree, it's probably best to curb this conversation. <BR/><BR/>Anyone know officially who Scheckter is driving for?The American Mutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396701492082850805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-42390874616060008372009-03-30T09:04:00.000-07:002009-03-30T09:04:00.000-07:00Yes & his political rivals (some with even big...Yes & his political rivals (some with even bigger tax issues of their own...) try to make him out to be a diabolical, anti- Americana, tax dodger!<BR/><BR/>Leave it to our gov. to go after things like Hollywood gift bags @ awards shows, while they de-regulated Wall St (& allowed REAL tax money to escape)AZZO45noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-6729451533633674232009-03-30T08:48:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:48:00.000-07:00AZ,I agree. Daschles big "tax" scandle was his for...AZ,<BR/><BR/>I agree. Daschles big "tax" scandle was his forgetting to state a limo service in his taxes. I mean WTF?The American Mutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396701492082850805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-59730432576767363092009-03-30T08:41:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:41:00.000-07:00Helio employes a TEAM of finance guys & he sti...Helio employes a TEAM of finance guys & he still ends up in court with P.O'd IRS agents!<BR/><BR/>Am I the only one who thinks the federal tax codes are an overcomplicated joke??? Time for some major re-writes IMO.<BR/><BR/>If a group of finance professionals can get it wrong (even missed the write offs on the airline tix & the free Hugo Boss clothing...) this just proves the US tax code has way too much GRAY!!!AZZO45noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-72677171193078647972009-03-30T08:20:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:20:00.000-07:00Which means if you won a hat or shirt in a recent ...<I>Which means if you won a hat or shirt in a recent VERSUS-related promotion at some other IndyCar blog, you had better declare that income, buddy.</I><BR/><BR/>They can have my free Marlboro tickets for Chicagoland <I>and</I> my swag-bag o' goodies when they pry them from my cold, dead hands!mmacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-61145039197483377082009-03-30T06:48:00.000-07:002009-03-30T06:48:00.000-07:00At least Ryan McGee is getting MONSTER AIR out of ...At least Ryan McGee is getting MONSTER AIR out of this deal. Versus hat and jacket free swag, sure, $59,030 in fun-tastic silk suits, Hawaiian getaways for two etc., better declare it.pressdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116626812974787639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-42000572016801627402009-03-30T06:19:00.000-07:002009-03-30T06:19:00.000-07:00Man, think about that impact on Nascar fellas. I m...Man, think about that impact on Nascar fellas. I mean could ESPN have at least hung a digital IRL banner behind the guy? The impact on the IRL would be a lot larger than the impact on NascarTJ Halsemanoreply@blogger.com