Thunder Cars on HBO

SPRINTCAR · 11/19/08, 1:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Go Fast

I watched this documentary last night and couldn't believe what I was seeing. I know there are people running local short tracks who don't act and drive this way.
Unfortunately, most who are not educated in the different forms/classes of racing could assume this behavior occurs across all divisions.

While it may be entertaining for the fans to watch these folks try and kill each other with there cars, it does nothing to advance the sport or attract sponsors.

What a sad representation of short track racing. This is a black eye for Anderson Speedway:icon_smile_blackeye and the city of Anderson.

Exactly........................

#1Brad Kuhn Fan · 11/19/08, 1:26 PM

Well i live in anderson,and anderson is nothing like what hbo explained...They forgot to include The casino bringing many jobs.they also forgot about nestle bringing many more jobs.They forgot about anderson being the most improved city.Not to mention they picked the worst part of anderson to put on tv.

throb · 11/19/08, 1:46 PM

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Originally Posted by #1Brad Kuhn Fan

Well i live in anderson,and anderson is nothing like what hbo explained...They forgot to include The casino bringing many jobs.they also forgot about nestle bringing many more jobs.They forgot about anderson being the most improved city.Not to mention they picked the worst part of anderson to put on tv.

it seems like this was filmed maybe a couple of years ago........did it seem like that to anyone else.......

Wallsracing · 11/19/08, 1:48 PM

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Originally Posted by throb

it seems like this was filmed maybe a couple of years ago........did it seem like that to anyone else.......

havent seen it yet but i do remember bout 2 -3 yrs ago during the new years day race they did say something about this being on HBO

11/19/08, 1:50 PM

Hopefully people who watch this won't connect that behavior with all short track racing...If I were anderson speedway I would not be happy at all about this program.

throb · 11/19/08, 2:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RACEADDICT

Hopefully people who watch this won't connect that behavior with all short track racing...If I were anderson speedway I would not be happy at all about this program.

why not.......it was great exposure.....it will have the hill-billys crawling out of the woodwork!

11/19/08, 4:31 PM

I watched "Dirty Driving: The Thunder Cars of Indiana", also. I was in shock and awe when I saw how some of those clowns act... :kookoo

I also liked how the old timer and his family said Anderson Speedway's most prestigious and exciting night was the "Night of Thrills"... I'm sure "School Bus Figure 8's" and the "Roll-Over Competition" are fun to watch but they've obviously never been to the "Little 500" (which has been running for 60 years and packs every inch of stands in the facility unlike the "Night of Thrills")...:rolleyes:

It was pretty funny to see Billy Riddle taken out by Hawkins as payback though :rolling

By the way... Who in their right mind would let their kids fill those school buses and take a ride around that track with those goof-balls???? :eek:

FishBurger · 11/19/08, 4:40 PM

I gotta admit, in a stange kind of way, I sorta admire the way "Wild Willie Coffman" just keeps smiling and keeps on keeping on in spite of the cards he's been dealt, some by his own hand.

Just remember.....There, but for the grace of God.....

RR>LR=LTO · 11/19/08, 5:21 PM

I've seen it twice and I'm having a "think tank symposium" this evening that will include a few friends, some bud light and lots of laughs while we watch it AGAIN. Remember that the next time you go somewhere and try to dignify racing to white collar folks, this is what "outsiders" think about you. If you believe different, you are in denial. It's sad to say that some in the sprint car pits DO act this way. Most of us are clean cut and nice people. And, the folks on the show, I'm sure, are nice as well. Let's not ******** ourselves into thinking we're light years ahead of wild wille, the grandma and the other dolts that race every friday at Anderson. I'll put it this way, we might be considered the stuck-up rich uncle, but your ass is still in the same family!!!!!

#1Brad Kuhn Fan · 11/19/08, 5:23 PM

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Originally Posted by throb

it seems like this was filmed maybe a couple of years ago........did it seem like that to anyone else.......

It was put together in the 06 07 and part of 08 seasons...So the new jobs could have been included....as for the nite of thrills...it does get pretty packed...but its full of red necks.ive went once and i'll never go again.i'll just stick with the little 500.:thumb

11/19/08, 5:21 PM	#19 Re: Thunder Cars on HBO
RR>LR=LTO Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 112	I've seen it twice and I'm having a "think tank symposium" this evening that will include a few friends, some bud light and lots of laughs while we watch it AGAIN. Remember that the next time you go somewhere and try to dignify racing to white collar folks, this is what "outsiders" think about you. If you believe different, you are in denial. It's sad to say that some in the sprint car pits DO act this way. Most of us are clean cut and nice people. And, the folks on the show, I'm sure, are nice as well. Let's not ******** ourselves into thinking we're light years ahead of wild wille, the grandma and the other dolts that race every friday at Anderson. I'll put it this way, we might be considered the stuck-up rich uncle, but your ass is still in the same family!!!!! __________________ People will more readily accept your ideas if you tell them Benjamin Franklin said it first! :thumb When arguing with a woman: You must first throw out logic and common sense. Benjamin Franklin :headbang

11/19/08, 1:26 PM	#12 Re: Thunder Cars on HBO
#1Brad Kuhn Fan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,012	Well i live in anderson,and anderson is nothing like what hbo explained...They forgot to include The casino bringing many jobs.they also forgot about nestle bringing many more jobs.They forgot about anderson being the most improved city.Not to mention they picked the worst part of anderson to put on tv.

11/19/08, 1:50 PM	#15 Re: Thunder Cars on HBO
RACEADDICT Posts: n/a	Hopefully people who watch this won't connect that behavior with all short track racing...If I were anderson speedway I would not be happy at all about this program.

11/19/08, 4:31 PM	#17 Re: Thunder Cars on HBO
Midget82 Posts: n/a	I watched "Dirty Driving: The Thunder Cars of Indiana", also. I was in shock and awe when I saw how some of those clowns act... :kookoo I also liked how the old timer and his family said Anderson Speedway's most prestigious and exciting night was the "Night of Thrills"... I'm sure "School Bus Figure 8's" and the "Roll-Over Competition" are fun to watch but they've obviously never been to the "Little 500" (which has been running for 60 years and packs every inch of stands in the facility unlike the "Night of Thrills")...:rolleyes: It was pretty funny to see Billy Riddle taken out by Hawkins as payback though :rolling By the way... Who in their right mind would let their kids fill those school buses and take a ride around that track with those goof-balls???? :eek:

11/19/08, 4:40 PM	#18 Re: Thunder Cars on HBO
FishBurger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,356	I gotta admit, in a stange kind of way, I sorta admire the way "Wild Willie Coffman" just keeps smiling and keeps on keeping on in spite of the cards he's been dealt, some by his own hand. Just remember.....There, but for the grace of God.....