tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post975992761996793717..comments2023-04-27T04:20:37.175-07:00Comments on My Name Is IRL: LiveBlog: Iowa 2008Iannuccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15120192496901254768noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-46604152807346024672008-06-23T19:14:00.000-07:002008-06-23T19:14:00.000-07:00the american mutt-I see your point about Dixon. W...the american mutt-I see your point about Dixon. When I saw he had the pole on ESPN's ticker(before I new quals were rained out) I litterly shouted-AGAIN-it's getting old for me at this point in the season. I'm glad he struggled on Sunday-he needs to be reminded he's human. To bitch about it afterwards was sorry at best. As the song says-You have a bad day...<BR/><BR/>mmack- as an old fan of John Andretti (he grew up in Brownsburg-my hometown)I was waiting for My Name is IRL to ask for suggestions. I second that John deserves a sidepod nickname and a photo ala Jeff and I vote for Andretti 2.5 as well !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-53549952834006549262008-06-23T11:33:00.000-07:002008-06-23T11:33:00.000-07:00A brief retraction--of sorts--I will not boycott, ...A brief retraction--of sorts--I will not boycott, but I'd like it noted that EVERY blog seems to be written by someone with a shirtless calendar of Dixon next to their computer, and it's getting VERY old. Furthermore, I'd like it if people who call other drivers out for dirty driving would in fact get called out the same. <BR/><BR/>Mmack, my point of view on him not deserving that finish has more to do with the fact that AJ should have finished ahead of him had ne NOT been held up by Dixon the same way Dixon complained about Danica driving--which incidentily he did ALL DAY. I don't know if anyone noticed but every time the leaders opened up a gap it was because he was holding other people up. He didn't have a fast car, but made sure a lot of drivers who did didn't get by him. <BR/><BR/>He's an arrogant passive aggressive asshole. I'll go back to Sonoma of last year--who goes to the winners circle bitching about drivers doing the same thing he did?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-6689144386761270142008-06-23T09:21:00.000-07:002008-06-23T09:21:00.000-07:00P2, a.k.a. Mutoh's most unlikely fan, was pleased,...P2, a.k.a. Mutoh's most unlikely fan, was pleased, but I think he's holding out for the win before he really cuts loose. P1 is still holding Danicker's win over his head, you know.Iannuccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120192496901254768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-12713982383296862882008-06-23T08:40:00.000-07:002008-06-23T08:40:00.000-07:00was p2 excited about mutoh podium finish?was p2 excited about mutoh podium finish?Jennifer Coomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144695641505947308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-47193858067552951272008-06-23T07:43:00.000-07:002008-06-23T07:43:00.000-07:00Vision needs to practice pit stops; it might just ...Vision needs to practice pit stops; it might just put IV on the podium.<BR/><BR/>just sayin....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-68860237113209570222008-06-23T07:32:00.000-07:002008-06-23T07:32:00.000-07:00What a difference a year makes!Mrs. mmack and I wa...What a difference a year makes!<BR/><BR/>Mrs. mmack and I watched and enjoyed this year's installment of the I-o-way race. Compared to the farce that was the end of the N-word race, the IRL came off as more professional by miles. <BR/><BR/>American Mutt, I compared Dixon's post race interview with Tony Stewart's post race interview, and Tony made <I>Danica!</I> at her <B>worst</B> look reasoned and composed. I too shuddered at Dixon talking about "points racing" (like most fans I want every driver to give 100%), but he's been around long enough to know championships are won and lost on a day like yesterday: Taking an underperforming car and working on it steadily to get a finish he may not "deserve", and the points that go with it. You may not like the guy, but give him some begrudging credit. :^/<BR/><BR/>Praise for yesterday's coverage:<BR/><BR/>Props to ABC putting O-Ryan the Hunter, Quattro, and the Senior Andretti (Is John now Andretti V2.5? He's Mikey's generation but not his brother) on TV yesterday. And props to AJ with his top five finish. I especially enjoyed John Andretti going wheel to wheel with Well-done. Now if Marty would just get out of the car and let Jay Howard drive . . . . . .<BR/><BR/>I <I>still</I> want Mutoh to put a loudspeaker on the car that plays Godzilla sound effects. I was cheering him on to "stomp" Well-done and get his first win. Congrats to surviving a deadly Code Black (Andretti 3.0 trying to pass for position) scare late in the race.<BR/><BR/>A tip of the hat to Andretti 3.0 to a) not driving into his teammates, b) not driving into other team's cars and c) racing Mutoh clean at the end. <BR/><BR/>The race reminded me a lot of Milwaukee: The front of the field stabilized, but lots of dicing behind P4 or P5. Also, lots of dicing after restarts.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again to ABC for interviewing drivers other than Dixon and Wheldon after the race.<BR/><BR/>Brickbats for yesterday's coverage:<BR/><BR/>I know Iowa is a major corn producer and is proud of their part in making ethanol for the IRL, but could the "RHR shows us how ethanol is made" piece be played at SOME OTHER TIME than side by side during some actual <I>RACING FOR POSITION</I>?<BR/><BR/>Hey, anybody want to tell me why Vitor had to get a new nose for his car? Anybody? Bueller? Anybody?<BR/><BR/>Other than that, it was a good show, IMO<BR/><BR/>And now, on to Richmond (and some Virgina ham).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-16055067953568244042008-06-23T05:01:00.000-07:002008-06-23T05:01:00.000-07:00ABC actually had the best coverage so far this yea...ABC actually had the best coverage so far this year, sans the 500. I didn't actually YELL at TV this week! Pre-Race? Are you kidding me!Zappatistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11206283775201016126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-89373851955722143002008-06-22T19:42:00.000-07:002008-06-22T19:42:00.000-07:00But Mutt, how will you know if you don't keep read...But Mutt, how will you know if you don't keep reading?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-28104918788771833332008-06-22T17:41:00.000-07:002008-06-22T17:41:00.000-07:00Here's a new drinking term: He's driving defensive...Here's a new drinking term: He's driving defensively. It only seems to apply when Dixon is the one doing the blocking. Why do you people like someone who bitches when he has a finish he A: didn't deserve, and then B: proceeded to bitch about Danica for doing the same thing he did ALL DAY LONG? No offense Jeff, but until the ball washing of Dixon ends I'm boycotting this site.The American Mutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396701492082850805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-52985784737272851662008-06-22T16:00:00.000-07:002008-06-22T16:00:00.000-07:00Perhaps before the next race, Mr Barnhart and his ...Perhaps before the next race, Mr Barnhart and his comrads in arms could view some vintage racing films in roder to determine just what constitutes a "good" line-up for a restart. How you can blow off one for some misalignment and then give the green to that farce of a line-up is beyond me. Still...all-in-all a terrific race. Now if ABC could just remember that there are more than 5 or 6 cars racing.......Very nice to see young Foyt showing us what he can do. Next up... for the Vision crew to figure out how to do a pit stop is a manner which is at least close to the "big boys" so Ed and AJ don't have to play catch-up each time following pitting. ...well, then, look out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-16639480789022020462008-06-22T15:57:00.000-07:002008-06-22T15:57:00.000-07:00How much did Mr. Wheldon donate? What were his win...How much did Mr. Wheldon donate? What were his winnings?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-12520953201770685312008-06-22T14:34:00.000-07:002008-06-22T14:34:00.000-07:00Maybe you could team up with SB Nation (I don't wa...Maybe you could team up with SB Nation (I don't want to same the name) to do it, so it could be a chat like atmosphere?Zappatistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11206283775201016126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-23402434249289070522008-06-22T13:14:00.000-07:002008-06-22T13:14:00.000-07:00My bad. I swear the Race Control thing said 9th. A...My bad. I swear the Race Control thing said 9th. Anyhow, fixed.<BR/><BR/>And I need to keep the "word verification" on or else we'll have a bunch of casio-related posts. I learned that lesson the hard way.Iannuccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120192496901254768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-69853478255948547062008-06-22T12:45:00.000-07:002008-06-22T12:45:00.000-07:00Slight correction here Jeff - Danica finished 6th ...Slight correction here Jeff - Danica finished 6th - not 9th. I know you would prefer ninth, but that just isn't correct.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-77418221226687642892008-06-22T10:32:00.000-07:002008-06-22T10:32:00.000-07:00also, if I may, make a recommendation. When you d...also, if I may, make a recommendation. When you do the live blog/chat of the race; could you turn off the "word verification" to make it easier to "chat"?Zappatistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11206283775201016126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142730.post-15631051331528792532008-06-22T10:30:00.000-07:002008-06-22T10:30:00.000-07:00Yes, I may join along for a little bit. A week of...Yes, I may join along for a little bit. A week off has seemed to be a month!Zappatistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11206283775201016126noreply@blogger.com