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  • Pennsboro32
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2020
    • 3440

    #16
    Originally posted by GEAR_HEAD View Post
    It's December. There's still 3 more months for teams to make that decision. Overdramatic much?
    I don't think he's being dramatic at all. It's rare when someone decides they're going to run a full national tour in March. Most make that decision well before season starts.

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    • GEAR_HEAD
      Senior Member
      • May 2007
      • 3107

      #17
      Originally posted by zyoung25 View Post
      I guess I'm the only one that realizes there is normally 1-2 rookies that commit at PRI or before. Do the the letters FO mean anything to you?
      Why does it matter when they commit? You're like an old lady with your unnecessary drama.

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      • GEAR_HEAD
        Senior Member
        • May 2007
        • 3107

        #18
        Originally posted by Pennsboro32 View Post
        I don't think he's being dramatic at all. It's rare when someone decides they're going to run a full national tour in March. Most make that decision well before season starts.
        No, most people make that decision after they see how badly they suck in Florida. Watch how many of the self-proclaimed WOO rookies drop off after not racing their way into any shows in Florida or running out of motors or money before Florida is even over.

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        • MasterSbilt_Racer
          Senior Member
          • May 2007
          • 14320

          #19
          Originally posted by GEAR_HEAD View Post
          No, most people make that decision after they see how badly they suck in Florida. Watch how many of the self-proclaimed WOO rookies drop off after not racing their way into any shows in Florida or running out of motors or money before Florida is even over.
          Yes, but they come into it EXPECTING to possibly run. People who haven't prepared all winter to tour, don't go to Florida, run ok, and decide to hit the Lucas tour with their box trailer and f250. Sure, they talked Flinner into it, but that is not realistic.

          The tour is a huge commitment. That's why those that prepare drop out. Those who don't prepare, do not jump in.
          Modern Day Spec Wedge Racing

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          • Snake X3
            Senior Member
            • Feb 2016
            • 1529

            #20
            Originally posted by GEAR_HEAD View Post
            Why does it matter when they commit? You're like an old lady with your unnecessary drama.
            What the heck is your problem, man? He stated a simple fact...and it is a fact. Usually by PRI drivers commit to ROY. Yes. They can wait, but that is not the norm.

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            • Snake X3
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2016
              • 1529

              #21
              Originally posted by GEAR_HEAD View Post
              No, most people make that decision after they see how badly they suck in Florida. Watch how many of the self-proclaimed WOO rookies drop off after not racing their way into any shows in Florida or running out of motors or money before Florida is even over.
              Yes. But they announce that they are going to try prior to Speedweeks. I think if you go back and look at prior years, you will find that to be the case.

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              • Pennsboro32
                Senior Member
                • Jan 2020
                • 3440

                #22
                Originally posted by GEAR_HEAD View Post
                Why does it matter when they commit? You're like an old lady with your unnecessary drama.
                I don't see anyone being dramatic except you. I recall you being a dumba$$ on every thread during covid about your rights, etc.
                Last edited by Pennsboro32; 12-29-2022, 09:04 AM.

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                • King1
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2012
                  • 354

                  #23
                  I’ve seen a bunch of them make big announcements at PRI and drop off by April. I’ve never prepared a national touring car/cars but even at a local level it requires 20-30 hours a week.

                  I think some of the guys with a pile of cash and a passion for racing get really high hopes and by the time they get their teeth kicked in, blow a motor or two, bend some wheels, and use up every piece on the crash cart and then realize that they didn’t know as much about race cars as they thought. They start to think “there’s a better and much less stressful way to claim a tax write off”

                  The pits are always full of stacker rigs and new cars purchased by rich guys that have no idea how to run/manage a race team. They just know how to check the boxes with a check book and make themselves look like the real deal.

                  Maybe one day we’ll have one series and have roughly 20 guys committed to a tour, because I’m tired of watching the same 10 guys up front and a bunch of field fillers getting lapped on lap 8.

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                  • Josh Bayko
                    Senior Member
                    • May 2007
                    • 8749

                    #24
                    I don’t understand why anybody cares if 3 guys who are guaranteed provisionals are on tour or not.
                    Follow me on Twitter: @JoshBayko

                    Guerrilla Racing Junkies!

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                    • GEAR_HEAD
                      Senior Member
                      • May 2007
                      • 3107

                      #25
                      Originally posted by Pennsboro32 View Post
                      I don't see anyone being dramatic except you. I recall you being a dumba$$ on every thread during covid about your rights, etc.
                      What does Covid have to do with running for ROY? You just proved that you are the dumba$$. Thanks!

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                      • GEAR_HEAD
                        Senior Member
                        • May 2007
                        • 3107

                        #26
                        Originally posted by Snake X3 View Post
                        Yes. But they announce that they are going to try prior to Speedweeks. I think if you go back and look at prior years, you will find that to be the case.
                        But it doesn't matter. It's best to wait until after Florida and make the decision to run the tour than to announce that you are running for ROY then drop off after one week like they usually do. There's no benefit to declaring running for ROY this early.

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                        • MasterSbilt_Racer
                          Senior Member
                          • May 2007
                          • 14320

                          #27
                          Originally posted by GEAR_HEAD View Post
                          But it doesn't matter. It's best to wait until after Florida and make the decision to run the tour than to announce that you are running for ROY then drop off after one week like they usually do. There's no benefit to declaring running for ROY this early.
                          There is a benefit. It helps ink sponsors over the winter.
                          Modern Day Spec Wedge Racing

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                          • zyoung25
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2007
                            • 8955

                            #28
                            Originally posted by WATER_HEAD View Post
                            Why does it matter when they commit? You're like an old lady with your unnecessary drama.
                            I never said anywhere that it did matter. For whatever reason you like to read into everything a little much and twist it around to where it's an argument. It seems like a few others on here pay attention unlike you.

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                            • GEAR_HEAD
                              Senior Member
                              • May 2007
                              • 3107

                              #29
                              Originally posted by zyoung25 View Post
                              I never said anywhere that it did matter. For whatever reason you like to read into everything a little much and twist it around to where it's an argument. It seems like a few others on here pay attention unlike you.
                              "It's looking like they won't be handing out a ROY at the banquet next year."

                              That's a bold prediction 3 months before teams have to declare their intent. Seems dramatic to me. I would think that at least Garrett Smith would run. That team isn't exactly begging for sponsorship money so declaring early doesn't benefit them.

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                              • ready2rd
                                Senior Member
                                • Aug 2008
                                • 544

                                #30
                                Originally posted by GEAR_HEAD View Post
                                "It's looking like they won't be handing out a ROY at the banquet next year."

                                That's a bold prediction 3 months before teams have to declare their intent. Seems dramatic to me. I would think that at least Garrett Smith would run. That team isn't exactly begging for sponsorship money so declaring early doesn't benefit them.
                                U have got to be the most miserable person on 4m from reading ur posts..... congratulations

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