Just a Thought

[Dennisc]

I think I get sweetsw drift on the "mysterious driver switch" I thought it was only my imagination.

[W. J.]

An entire thread about illegal parts and cheating and no mention of the mysterious driver switch?

Well don't hold back, tell us!

[W. J.]

All 'talk', no info, so your statement lacks credibility.

[BoomBoom]

The driver switch happened because a 16 yr old girl was basically threatened by a grown man. I happened to be walking past their pits at the time of the incident and Jessica wanted nothing to do with getting back in that car so Wayne could dump her again. I don't know Wayne, or Jessica for that matter, but I know for a man to threaten a young girl and then follow thru with it is disgusting. If I had my suit with me I would've asked to get in the car. Chris the #6 Modified driver finished the race in the #29 car of Larsen.

[The Bullfather]

An entire thread about illegal parts and cheating and no mention of the mysterious driver switch?

was this really a big deal???

[BoomBoom]

Being DQ'd not really a big deal. Drivers switching mid race not really a big deal. Trying to bully a 16 year old girl on the track is a big deal. We all know that she is still learning, and by being intentionally being spun out, could've caused some serious damage, not just to her or her car, but to others who were around. It depends on whether or not you have an open mind and that will determine whether or not this was a big deal.

[Tower Man]

Let me explain here. First of all a driver change is totally LEGAL. Check the rule book. The driver who starts the race gets the points. The driver who took over was Tommy Rogers, another Big Brothers Big Sisters team car/driver. He was 11 laps down and gained zero positions.

As to why Jessica would not get back in, first of all it started when Wayne told one of my crew members after practice that if she 'Was in his way, he would move her out of his way", So he did in the heat. No big deal. After the heat he told a crew member of ours that Jessica scratched his car and she would pay. He causes the wreck in the feature. She was hit so hard the chassis rail pushed back and bent the Grand National bar. She was a little shook up. So Boom Boom, there is serious damage, thank you Wayne. But already repaired, thanks to JT Performance Auto Body, Constant Performance and Bill Stockert

Tommy Rogers went out to race the car for the Big Brothers Big Sisters and get the exposure they pay for.

Scared? I think not. Bullied by one of the least professional drivers in the Blunderbust? Absolutely. But she will be back and race with the propfessionalism she always has since she was 9 years old, with 2 EKRA Championships and 1 Inter-Club Championship.

[DOR 58 FIGURE 8]

I can't believe this, First of all I heard about Wayne's Victory Speech. Just so you know a REAL Winner don't give a Victory Speech like that. Let me tell you Wayne, you never were nor will you ever be as Good as Tommy Walkowiak!! Well let's give him credit for trying, too bad he got caught. And I think that maybe you should just go into the Enduros, because that is where a LITTLE man would take out BIG Girls! Professional drivers, drive around slower traffic not through them. If Wayne thinks he is so much better then Tommy and Jessica why won't he try another division? Go for the Late Models or Modifieds, better yet try the Figure 8's. Show us what your really made of!! Let's see how he would do as a rookie.

Scared? I think not. Bullied by one of the least professional drivers in the Blunderbust? Absolutely. But she will be back and race with the propfessionalism she always has since she was 9 years old, with 2 EKRA Championships and 1 Inter-Club Championship.

You go Jessica!!! I remember watching Jessica run back then and she kicked butt and took the Championships. In time she'll do the same in a racecar. You Go Girl!!

When Jessica Larsen went into the pits, the car returned to the track but with another driver. Guess she was too scared to go back out.

SWEET I didn't notice your name on the drivers roster, I guess your just a little too afraid yourself??

[VNYLGRFX]

Hey Joe,

Take a look at the history, You remember last year.. and the year before that.... And they still let him race. Why won't anybody set him down for a few weeks see how that feels, this is typical Wayne.. all I have to say is what I said before...

Dr Jeckel... Mr Hyde

Ps Jessica is a good driver. But remember you have people like that. They can be very dangerous and seriously hurt somebody, if not now, maybe later. And if not you, might be someone else......

[rabbid1]

Now Dorothea , Lets not insult the Enduro drivers . ; )

[Tower Man]

Hey VNYLGRFX...I never thought I would say this, but back in my day I did not tolerate that driving style on the race track and many a black flag was dropped.

I'm not saying this because I own the car. But let's not forget his Victory Lane speech on how he'd wreck the 00. All I can say is I hope the powers to be hold him accountable. Not just for Saturday, but for all his nonsense.

It's funny, over the winter Jessica beat him at the go karts in Ronkonkoma and he said wait until I get you on Route 58. I thought it was funny at the time, but I am finding out that is how he is.

[Gravel]

Tower Man, I can attest about what you did, "back in the days". And I remember the amount of cars were double of what are there now. A statement of how hard a job you had. Hopefully, the NEW powers will return to those days of putting out the black flag more often. Jessica, just keep trying. Don't give up. Before you know it, you'll get that first checkered flag.

Mike

[fisherman]

Wow, 1 driver wrecking cars. Why don't the other 24 drivers lean hard on that car. A little rubbing and he will squeal like a baby. Do it the old fashioned way and then watch his racing style change.

[RGeeProductions]

That's all fine and dandy, until someone gets hurt bad!!!!!

[Tracy87BB]

Before we all continue to crucify everyone (on both sides of the fence), maybe we should watch the video clip. Sometimes it's easy to hang a veteran due to past actions (which I agree there have been some questionable ones), and sometimes it's also easy to bash a rookie for lack of experience (but where besides on the track do you expect them to get it?). I watched that video backwards, forwards and in slow motion. If anyone has a video with a different angle, I'd actually really like to see it. I'm not taking anyone's side, but it looks like racing to me, on both driver's parts. Let's put last week behind us and all focus on the week ahead!