Michael Lake...WTF?

[Mudweiser]

Worked late last night, and didn't get the ppv... Watched the feature on DoD, but it didn't show the incident.. Any of you fine gentleman have a link to any videos of it??

[CasualDirtFan]

Maybe the steering did break, but I am pretty sure his brakes were OK...... He had no intention of turning.

[Bubstr]

Seems a lot of racers do this to Erb. Davenport, Bobby Pierce, Babb and I think I remember Birky punting him once. Thing is, Erb runs a line that uses all the track and even not illegal, it irritates drivers trying to pass. If you run low in the corners and high in the straights and didn't pick a line, you can expect some retaliation. It goes with the territory Most racers say pick a line and stay there. Low or high, leave the other lane open. After Erb ran high down the straight, he wanted low in the corner. If Lake had the fineness that Davenport has, it would have just been a door slam going by.

[bullring]

His steering broke

That's bull. Car turned fine through the corner until impact. Also the car accelerated towards Erb right before impact. Throttle stuck and brakes failed also?

[Pennsboro23]

I see Lake drive like that at Tyler County all the time. The kid needs to get in shape, I think he gets tired about lap 20.

[CasualDirtFan]

I can't disagree with that Bubstr, as a fan I know how he drives. The door jam from Davenport was to win a race, disappointed Erb lost but I found no issue with that (last lap, for the win, go for it,) and sometimes I wish Erb would be more aggressive to win. (another subject - The comments after the race by Davenport made me dislike him). That being said, maybe it was the bad start to the year for Erb, maybe the fact that I know how hard Dennis has worked to get where he is and Lake was handed this opportunity (From what I know), Erb was faster than Lake last night so it was not like he was holding him up, or maybe I'm just a homer - that incident last night left a bad taste.

[Josh Bayko]

I see Lake drive like that at Tyler County all the time. The kid needs to get in shape, I think he gets tired about lap 20.

He does it at Lernerville too.

[WisWildManFan]

His steering broke

Get tangled up in his b!tch tits?

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

His steering broke

His steering did break. Upon impact with the 28. Lol

[Bubstr]

I can't disagree with that Bubstr, as a fan I know how he drives. The door jam from Davenport was to win a race, disappointed Erb lost but I found no issue with that (last lap, for the win, go for it,) and sometimes I wish Erb would be more aggressive to win. (another subject - The comments after the race by Davenport made me dislike him). That being said, maybe it was the bad start to the year for Erb, maybe the fact that I know how hard Dennis has worked to get where he is and Lake was handed this opportunity (From what I know), Erb was faster than Lake last night so it was not like he was holding him up, or maybe I'm just a homer - that incident last night left a bad taste.

If it sounded like I didn't like Erb, that's not true. I like him. He is a solid journeyman racer and he probably knows what baggage comes with that line. He has evidently weighed it out and decided the results out weigh the consequences. On the other hand I don't dislike Davenport for taking one of the lines Erb was hoarding that night. There are a lot of subtle things with how you race, that make attitudes for or against other drivers. It isn't bad, it just is.

If I was looking for a loose cannon from Speed weeks so far, I'd look to Wiese 7 car. When they are always in the action, you can bet they caused the action at least some of the time and the rest is pay back. We will see how that turns out. I wouldn't say he is a dirty driver, just over zealous at times.

[JCSullivan00]

Right, wrong, or indifferent, 4mers are clowns. Yes, the kid drove in over his head and took out Erb. The one thing you have to remember, is that he is a kid, and some keyboard tough guys are on here calling him names, and talking about his weight. I'm sure you wouldn't appreciate folks talking about your kids that way.

[Pennsboro23]

Right, wrong, or indifferent, 4mers are clowns. Yes, the kid drove in over his head and took out Erb. The one thing you have to remember, is that he is a kid, and some keyboard tough guys are on here calling him names, and talking about his weight. I'm sure you wouldn't appreciate folks talking about your kids that way.

I wasn't making fun of his weight. Just stating the truth that if you're over weight, and out of shape, you're going to have a harder time wheeling that car in longer races. Driving a late model takes a lot of finess. You don't have to be in tip top shape like some sports but you can't eat donuts and pizza every day either.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

He said as Erb is famous for, that he changed his line. And when he got into him, his fender got into his tire and he couldn't steer. His Grandpa did not stick up for him either. He put that all on Michael.

Personally, I think he's an oompaloompa.

And yes, he screwed Hudson too.

[dirtMAN007]

Right, wrong, or indifferent, 4mers are clowns. Yes, the kid drove in over his head and took out Erb. The one thing you have to remember, is that he is a kid, and some keyboard tough guys are on here calling him names, and talking about his weight. I'm sure you wouldn't appreciate folks talking about your kids that way.

if it is the truth why not speak it ? sometimes it helps !!!!

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Right, wrong, or indifferent, 4mers are clowns. Yes, the kid drove in over his head and took out Erb. The one thing you have to remember, is that he is a kid, and some keyboard tough guys are on here calling him names, and talking about his weight. I'm sure you wouldn't appreciate folks talking about your kids that way.

You are right, except the over his head part. That was all intent.