Yeah, quit your complaining all the time. Go to the track a few times read postings about who screwed who over and how they will boycott this track or that track, THEN you can chime in and complain about track conditions and car counts and whatever else everyone seems to b**** about! haha
Just joking deannalynn, if you're passionate about it do it, who cares what others think.
Originally Posted by deannalynn:
When I was 18, I worked for Stefan Johannsen's go cart track. I was also going to Lincoln Technical Institute to learn how to use a torque wrench. I cut off my hair and dressed like a guy, but that still wasn't good enough to keep somebody we all know from telling me I should just go work at Babes. That was the final straw. I knew I'd never be one of the boys and my skin just wasn't thick enough to hang in there and try to make a career out of something that had been a part of my life since I was born. After that, I took the first ride out of town. So did he. 15 years later, thought I'd try again.... not as a wrench turner this time, but as a writer. He's gone now, but the old attitudes are not. I had to take this journey to realize that. Thank you to everyone who has helped me on this third attempt to find a spot at the races that I'm not afraid to sit in. I would probably be happy watching at home from my computer but there's no app that makes my computer rain dirt or feel the sound of multiple 410s hitting your chest. Thanks again everyone who tried to help me. You're not all ********. If there is ever a place for me, you know where to find me.
You gonna QUIT again...a little bit of adversity and your going to take your ball and go crying home...grow a pair..If your unwilling to stand up for yourself-learn from your mistakes-and grow...nobody will respect you..so I'll ask again ..you gonna 'quit'?
Im in the other boat. While I consider things like getting your BP all bent out of shape over the naming of something a bit overkill.
How dare you post a opinion on a opinions board? Especially that is on topic. ?
Keep on keepin on! and if you quit over a few, Then your going to miss out on the great people that are part of this board and the Indiana Racing scene. Many of whom have told me off a time or two, Many of them i have the utmost respect for as well, I often disagree with them but never miss a big *HELLO* at the track!
Im of the opinion, Say whats great about it as well as what was wrong. If it's something they can fix, They need to know. If they can't or won't. Theres other options! : If you knew what your were going to get before hand thats disappointing and get exactly that. You have nobody but yourself to blame.
Originally Posted by deannalynn:
When I was 18, I worked for Stefan Johannsen's go cart track. I was also going to Lincoln Technical Institute to learn how to use a torque wrench. I cut off my hair and dressed like a guy, but that still wasn't good enough to keep somebody we all know from telling me I should just go work at Babes. That was the final straw. I knew I'd never be one of the boys and my skin just wasn't thick enough to hang in there and try to make a career out of something that had been a part of my life since I was born. After that, I took the first ride out of town. So did he. 15 years later, thought I'd try again.... not as a wrench turner this time, but as a writer. He's gone now, but the old attitudes are not. I had to take this journey to realize that. Thank you to everyone who has helped me on this third attempt to find a spot at the races that I'm not afraid to sit in. I would probably be happy watching at home from my computer but there's no app that makes my computer rain dirt or feel the sound of multiple 410s hitting your chest. Thanks again everyone who tried to help me. You're not all ********. If there is ever a place for me, you know where to find me.
But, there's the great thing about this type of racing crowd. You don't have to try to be someone or something else. If you're there (or here) for the right reasons (you love racing), just be yourself and you'll make friends. But, if you show up with an agenda (i.e. have an axe to grind with someone you knew or worked with in racing) or require to be the center of attention, people are going to be leery of you. There are hundreds of people who are friends because of IOW. None of them are exactly alike. Some as different as night and day. But they all love sprint and midget racing.
Jerry
A man is about as big as the things that make him angry.
Originally Posted by deannalynn:
When I was 18, I worked for Stefan Johannsen's go cart track. I was also going to Lincoln Technical Institute to learn how to use a torque wrench. I cut off my hair and dressed like a guy, but that still wasn't good enough to keep somebody we all know from telling me I should just go work at Babes. That was the final straw. I knew I'd never be one of the boys and my skin just wasn't thick enough to hang in there and try to make a career out of something that had been a part of my life since I was born. After that, I took the first ride out of town. So did he. 15 years later, thought I'd try again.... not as a wrench turner this time, but as a writer. He's gone now, but the old attitudes are not. I had to take this journey to realize that. Thank you to everyone who has helped me on this third attempt to find a spot at the races that I'm not afraid to sit in. I would probably be happy watching at home from my computer but there's no app that makes my computer rain dirt or feel the sound of multiple 410s hitting your chest. Thanks again everyone who tried to help me. You're not all ********. If there is ever a place for me, you know where to find me.
I hope you change your mind and stick around. I enjoy your posts.
Two weeks ago it was a flagman and towtruck driver. Last week it was the babies in the pits and a pit announcer. Now they are tramping the women on the board. Way to go, open wheel racing dudes....
REH.........I had a nice conversation with Deannalynn this afternoon.......I am way ahead of you on that an she actually had the stones to call me.......never met me, doesn't know me but called to talk....maybe you posters that hide behind initials and monikers can learn something from her afterall.
People on IOW must not like to talk on the phone.....last year I put an ad on here offering up free 410 engines and some $$$ to get involved with a USAc sprint car team......and only 3 non-wing racers took the time to call and actually speak to me. I guess all the racers who cry poor were to busy to pick up the phone......the sport is going to the dogs and alot of what she says is true and everyone knows it.....they just don't like to be reminded of it. Its more fun to make believe everything is okay.
Look, I had no axe to grind. I did, however, learn a few things that made me nauseous as I listen to some other "Children of the Corn" stories That's not what I want to write about, though. Good gravy, you think I'm bad for the sport? Me? Man oh man oh man!
Originally Posted by Gene Franckowiak:
REH.........I had a nice conversation with Deannalynn this afternoon.......I am way ahead of you on that an she actually had the stones to call me.......never met me, doesn't know me but called to talk....maybe you posters that hide behind initials and monikers can learn something from her afterall.
People on IOW must not like to talk on the phone.....last year I put an ad on here offering up free 410 engines and some $$$ to get involved with a USAc sprint car team......and only 3 non-wing racers took the time to call and actually speak to me. I guess all the racers who cry poor were to busy to pick up the phone......the sport is going to the dogs and alot of what she says is true and everyone knows it.....they just don't like to be reminded of it. Its more fun to make believe everything is okay.
Good for you Gene I am glad you are a man of your word and not someone blowing off steam. Keep up the good work. Oh sorry about about using initials but I am in the "witness protection game", besides if I used my name would it really make a difference?
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That's not what I want to write about, though. Good gravy, you think I'm bad for the sport? Me? Man oh man oh man!