tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898207420189925101.post8325006475596757001..comments2021-03-16T03:52:10.987-04:00Comments on Mad Mikie's Laidback Lounge: Thank You, What's Ahead, Rose Colored Glasses, and MoreMad Mikiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11868324896107896906noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898207420189925101.post-16668022224723690422011-02-17T14:20:50.547-05:002011-02-17T14:20:50.547-05:00Anon 10:35, excellent point about the dreaded 3 B&...Anon 10:35, excellent point about the dreaded 3 B's. I based my opinion on Chevy and Ford being at a disadvantage based on them running cooler than what's been reported for Toyota. I guess we'll see after the 150's. You're right about not wanting to hurt the cash cow. <br /><br />Like you, I've pretty much given up on watching the pre-race shows. The only reason I even put the Fox one on is because of what Gina said. They blended it in with the actual race time slot so you can't set your DVR or Tivo to record just the race. So I usually putter around the house and get a few things done before the actual race starts.Mad Mikiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868324896107896906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898207420189925101.post-15481949891001941392011-02-17T10:35:42.766-05:002011-02-17T10:35:42.766-05:00People wonder why so many non fans think Nascar is...People wonder why so many non fans think Nascar is a red neck sport? Ever think it might have something to do with that idiot saying boogity boogity boogity before the green flag every week? Can't get much more redneck than that.<br /><br />I always love your columns but i have to disagree with you about Chevy having a disadvantage. 1.) Jr drives a chevy and I'm sure it would make a great storyline if he won this weekend. 2.) Hendrick is Chevy and if their supposed pit road practice at a track they are not allowed to test on is any indication, France will not do anything to hurt their cash cow<br /><br />I'm a diehard nascar fan, but I don't watch any prerace shows or shows during the week. I keep up to date online all week so those shows are just recycling of the info I already know about. I don't like many of the talking heads anyway, especially either Waltrip, Hammond, and both Wallaces.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898207420189925101.post-13326827656731044942011-02-17T09:58:28.475-05:002011-02-17T09:58:28.475-05:00I'd like to see the Camaro run too Gina but Ch...I'd like to see the Camaro run too Gina but Chevy said they don't want to tie it in with NA$CAR's marketing/branding, which considering how NA$CAR is going downhill financially is a smart move on their part.<br /><br />We got the announcement change yesterday Bill for both Cup and Busch Series. If the Focks Booth Buffoons can't call the races right, then they need to get somebody in there that can. I don't ever remember Eli Gold and Buddy Baker missing a call or messing up the way they did last Saturday night. If they want to continue like this then Focks' ratings will hit some new all-time lows this season.Mad Mikiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868324896107896906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898207420189925101.post-11766539355227065342011-02-16T21:43:48.771-05:002011-02-16T21:43:48.771-05:00Mad Mikie,
You and I and anyone else that's be...Mad Mikie,<br />You and I and anyone else that's been paying attention called that restrictor plate change last weekend when the first reports of 200+ mph were reported. I've been waiting for that announcement all week. Now, what are the chances of them having to change it again before the race.<br /><br />I also noticed the p-poor announcing Saturday night. Even I got the drivers with new numbers and sponsors right more than they did. And they are getting paid to do it. Maybe a little more preparation and homework would have helped.Bill Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898207420189925101.post-12175891274759592262011-02-16T17:31:45.393-05:002011-02-16T17:31:45.393-05:00LOL, gotta love Kenny the kook's new nickname ...LOL, gotta love Kenny the kook's new nickname -- oh so fitting! I don't "follow" him on twitter -- I just avoid any show that I think he's going to appear on. Cuts down on a lot of Speed's racing shows, I tell you that.<br /><br />Boy would I love the see Chevy run the Camaro -- the street version look - not the ugly box with a decal saying that's what it is.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898207420189925101.post-14063432819031228892011-02-16T11:40:34.159-05:002011-02-16T11:40:34.159-05:00I saw the same episode of Mythbusters myself. But ...I saw the same episode of Mythbusters myself. But only certain types can be polished as was shown during the process. And as NA$CAR's tend to be "home grown", well, a turd is still a turd by any other name ;)Mad Mikiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868324896107896906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1898207420189925101.post-60324983327063083362011-02-16T10:16:29.119-05:002011-02-16T10:16:29.119-05:00Hi Mikie:
Great column but I'm going to have ...Hi Mikie:<br /><br />Great column but I'm going to have to disagree with you on one thing. You can polish a turd. <br /><br />Myth Busters had a show in which they did polish turds into nice shiny, er um, turds. But at the end of the day, they proved that no mater how you polish it, a turd is still a turd ;-)Glen H.noreply@blogger.com