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I was there in the stands. Not in the pits. I did see the whole show and Memmer's actions on the track. He has been severely beaten about the head and shoulders on this forum and no doubt many others. He has that coming. It was extremely juvenille and uncalled for. If he is suspended from further MSCS and VCS events, he will have earned that too. We go to unwinged sprint car events to see racing, not this kind of stuff. Having said all that, I believe Memmer has some talent and can become a good sprint car driver. First and foremost, he has to show contrition. He must use every opportunity to apologize to the fans in attendance, other drivers, and those who suppport his sport. A good place to start would be on this board as did Ballou. I'm thinking, and hoping, he'll find some understanding and forgiving fans. Who among us hasn't had to do that, whether we were 18 or 48? Then he has to back it up with more mature driving and public actions. It will take a while for many people to accept his apologies, but it will eventually be worth it if he is serious and refrains from further actions both on and off the track. There are ample opportunities for drivers to show their personalities in a positive manner. He can do this. So c'mon John, or Jon, whatever. Now's your chance to become respected as a man rather than be forever thought of as a child.
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