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Ask Rob, I was beside him well before Rob's turn-in point. I was not at "rigths to position", I was door handle to door handle. I had a big run on him in R1 and R2 out of 5. A few times I hit the brake to not bump him on the straight. Rob however didnt stay outside as you believe. He sqeezed me down - legally.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShadowBolt
I owe you four guys an apology. It was unfair and simply wrong to call you out here without ever expressing a concern directly to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fbody383
I did not mean to imply in any way that I was uncomfortable being on track and racing with you in any situation, only that I am conscious that we're in close proximity. I made a mistake in the manner I dit that; I'm sorry.
I don't like having to guess how people want to race; i.e. when in class I will race guys like Landrum, Liebbe, Wirtz, Mosty, Kellam, Fernandez to the nth degree of the rules. I try to give guys like Jerry Jordan, Warren and "new" guys decidely more room. If you have ANY concern about my style please let me know directly or through one of the Directors.
I had a long talk with Al this afternoon; he had to call me twice because I didn't call him back after he left the first message but I had settled down the next time he called. I believe we had a very fruitful discussion.
NO ~ I don't want Als's, Todd's, Glenn's or Clifton's job. I think overall they do a fantastic job and I appreciate the hard work.
NO ~ I don't agree the process was correct though I now appreciate some of the mechanics around the TWS weekend but am still uneasy.
NO ~ Even though Al and I talked about it quite a bit, I'm still grappling with the "at fault" determination. Not Al's fault, my stubborness.
YES ~ I make mistakes and try to own up to them.
Needed add? Can this be settledd via fine paid, i.e. Entry Fee / # of races?Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fernandez
No longer quite as upset; I should just stop posting after the kid's bedtime.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fbody383
For clarity David, your concern around the process is about how a decision was made to defer the investigation until after the weekend was over as opposed to doing it on the spot, correct?
Anyone can write Jerry Kunzman (who owns the CCR) and make recommendations. I know Jerry is fond of built in flexibility around things like this, but I would agree that some semblage of definition around a suspension would be appropriate.
If Glenn's alleged aggressive driving style is true, I hope someone has discussed this with him, both fellow drivers and race officials. It would not be fair to penalize someone for driving aggressively and they had just found out about it.
It would be like your end of year review in which you thought you were doing well, but your boss tells you that you suck and are not doing your job.
though this is my first year of racing, and oh how cool racing is, I have also learned each of your driving skills or lack thereof. Because of my big orange plate, I appreciate the extra room that each of you give me. Believe me, I give some of you some extra room as well.
It may be hot in Houston, but Racing is way ccol.
To everyone -
I ask that you pick-up the phone and call me before you post your opinions on this forum. I'm not asking you to not post them, but rather you talk w/ me before doing so. I'm asking this as a racer and not as a Series Director. If you need to call me for nothing more than the already posted "I told you so!", thats fine - I can take it.
The reason for this request is it seems lots of folks are polarizing towards one camp or the other. Things typed on the net can be taken differently than they were intended. We have all seen how a simple apology can turn into a 50 page bitch fest. This will likely go down the same path.
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To those that already know everything then yes, these are "bitch-fests".
But until the "Apology" thread came along, how many had actually taken the time to know, undestand and use the CCR?
If it's all about image and keeping the curtains drawn, then yes, every one stop posting unless the flowers smell good and birds are chirping.
If a internet "bitch-fest" keeps potential drivers away, then what there is to offer a racer is pretty damn shallow.
I'm not trying to keep this off the forum, but rather when an opinion is posted, the comments are clearly understood by those the comments are directed. This will allow the topic to travel a much narrower path and previous attempts.
Not directed at any one ... just a general comment.
Consider for a moment how a normal converstion goes where two people don't necessarily agree.
The focus is never narrow and pointed. And the more you attempt to herd it in a specific direction, the more off-tangent it will become.
Again, if an internet thread means customers leave, what does that say about the product offered?
When I see passionate people expressing concern, opinions and ire, it tells me its a dynamic group and I need to step up my game to make sure I keep up.
If you see it as detrimental and pointless, then maybe you need to check your ego at the door. You might just learn something.
:lol: Do you two ever agree on anything? I can just see the arguments in the shop about where to land a tube within a roll cage :wink:
Landing the tubes ... not so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fernandez
Notching of the tubes ... oh yeah!