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Overall Rank: 575
Overall Score: 4 points
URL: /archidude
Member since: 09/04/2007
Number of hits: 2047
Location: Brevard, NC
Quote/Motto: I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -Bilbo Baggins
Favorite Driver: Mark Martin
Who Am I:
I am a self-employed architect, and thanks to my daddy I have been a race fan for about 48 years.
Favorite Track:
Richmond International Raceway
Favorite Racing Moment:
Sonoma 1989: Mark Martin rolling his car on its roof, climbing out, running to the pits to wait for his car to get towed back, climbing back in the car and continuing racing.
How I discovered Rowdy, and why I Listen:
I do not remember how I found Rowdy, but somehow found Rowdy about 2 years ago.
Why I'm a race fan:
Became a racing fan as a kid in Indiana in the early 1960s. Roger Ward was my favorite driver after I got a mug with his image on it from a gas station in 1960. Roger Ward proved to be a good favorite driver. I got into NASCAR in 1989 at Richmond. At Richmond, I didn't want to or expect to get hooked, but couldn't help myself.
What car/truck I drive now:
2008 Honda Civic LX
My dream car:
Subaru SVX, manual (non existent)
Favorite Music:
Dire Straits; The Beatles; Sousa marches; Charles Ives; Aaron Copland; Stravinsky; Holst; Taizé music; Percy Grainger - "Lincolnshire Posy"; Mozart - "Requiem in D Minor"; James Gang; Steep Canyon Rangers
Favorite Movies:
Lord of the Rings Trilogy; Bourne (Identity, Supremacy, Ultimatum); Dr. Strangelove; In-Laws (original); Young Einstein; Raising Arizona
Favorite TV Shows:
The Office, American Experience, North Carolina People
Favorite Books:
I do not read much, but nevertheless I purchase many books with excellent pictures in them
Interests:
family, architecture, design, the United Methodist Church, day hiking; Apple (computer) related innovation, beer, wine, these mountains where I get to live
Dislikes:
Phoniness, fakeness, fauxness
Hobbies:
architecture, racing, grilling
Vices:
absolutely none, except lying about vices
Heroes:
my father-in-law (WWII veteran, all-around fine fellow)
Tony Stewart and a precedent for success
Tony Stewart's new venture should not be interpreted as a normal owner/driver scenario; although, it is being compared with all other owner/driver ventures "in the history of the world." Tony as owner/driver has a different feel that what has happened before.
In 2009, Tony may hit the ground running and be a contender in all respects. A precedent was set in 2007 when Mark Martin ran a few races for the short-lived, Hendrick-supported Ginn Racing. Mark came out of the gates like gangbusters with the re-formed MB2 team and was leading the point standings after a few races. The fact that Mark did not have ownership interest in Ginn is irrelevant to his success. After Ginn quickly crashed-and-burned and was absorbed by DEI, things were not quite as rosy for Martin with the change to DEI/Childress equipment.
With his talent, Tony Stewart (and presumably Ryan Newman) has the potential to excel with this re-formed Hendrick-supported team. Tony is a winner and will do all that he can to make a success of this team in 2009 and into the future.
I agree that Tony has the talent to make this venture a success, but let's not forget that this sport is all about people and how they work or don't work with each other. Stewart may be just as talented as anybody else but he'll have to bond quickly with a new crew and crew chief; otherwise, it'll be just one more chapter in a book of broken dreams.
- Jason
- 16:49:46 07-12-2008
I couldn't agree more with your post. I've followed Tony since 1990 and I was there when he clinched the USAC Triple Crown in 1995. All he knows how to do is win, and over the past few years he has shown that he is a hell of a businessman. Just look at his dirt track cars, his local track, and his other ventures. I agree that with the right people in place Stewart/Hass will be very competitive next year.
- stinsonml
- 16:51:24 07-12-2008
Tony is going to do well in his new venture. He has the talent, the drive, the stamina, the business savvy, the determination, the passion, the experience (driving and running things), the heart, the charisma, the intelligence, and the Balls. If anyone can make this deal work, it is Tony. Just sit back and watch him do his thing.
- lilred
- 03:00:30 07-14-2008
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