I haven't been here for a while and I'm lost

[MRussell]

Re: I haven't been here for a while and I'm lost

And BTW, even without Dago and Strega, it was still very much a REAL race on Sunday. Yes, Rare Bear was clearly the fastest racer left in the field, but at the power settings these engines run to maintain the speeds they do, ANYTHING is a possibility. Believe me, the remaining racers gave it their all in an attempt to run with the Bear, and those efforts should never be minimized.

SA

VERY well said!

[Apteryx]

Re: I haven't been here for a while and I'm lost

To a real race fan, the drama in the pits, (or Pitts for Dash), is a HUGE part of racing. The economic sacrifices the owners bear, the risks the pilots take, the REAL lives the crews give up to support the racers, (most of us aren't retired, our "vacations" involve keeping airplanes and pilots healthy. The comradery of helping your competitor, when they have a problem. Let alone the thousands of airshow support people, trying to provide entertainment for you. Because your favorite airplane(s), find it difficult to justify spending $500,000.00 or more to risk, repair or replace an engine, doesn't detract from the effort, the rest of us put out. Show up and show some support, or stay home, buy Skyfire and whine.
There, I'm discussing your topic...

Paul

[Peashooter]

Re: I haven't been here for a while and I'm lost

Someone posted someplace that Terry's issue was nuptual negativism...

[Apteryx]

Re: I haven't been here for a while and I'm lost

Dasher owes you a hug!

Backatcha........Paul