Member since:
08/03/2007
Favorite Driver:
Tony Stewart
Who Am I:
I am 54 years old. I am originally from Kentucky, have been living in Hong Kong since November 2003. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 32 years. I have 2 kids; a daughter in CA and a son in KY. I am a mechanical engineer by education, but have been in management for the last 18 years.
Why I'm a race fan:
I began to watch races on ESPN in the late 80s, and just got hooked. I went to my first NA$CAR race at Bristol in the early 90's and became addicted to the smell of oil, tires and gasoline when I walked into the track.
Driver I won't be sending a Christmas card:
Jimmie Johnson
Favorite Track:
Bristol Motor Speedway
Favorite Racing Moment:
Dale Earnhardt rattles T-Lab's cage at Bristol
How I discovered Rowdy, and why I Listen:
I found it in 2005 when I read about it on Jayski.
What car/truck I drive now:
The HK mass transit system
My dream car:
Harley Wide Glide
Favorite Music:
All music but focus on Bluegrass and Texas singer/songwriters: Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen, Jerry Jeff Walker. Jimmy Buffett. Dwight Yoakam. Patty Lovelace.
Favorite Movies:
Mel Brooks comedies; the Godfather series; Star Wars, Last of Mohicans, Braveheart, many many others
Favorite TV Shows:
Living in HK, I don't get to see many US shows. I am a news junkie so I watch news networks and programs such as CNN and Fox News (when I have to); racing when I can see it, mainly Busch races on the internet feed (and F1 {racing is racing})
Favorite Books:
History and Biographies
Interests:
NA$CAR, UK Basketball, woodcarving, music
Dislikes:
People who think they know more than I do
Hobbies:
Woodcarving, photography, backpacking, fishing, playing golf
Vices:
Work, cuban cigars, red wine
Virtues:
Too many to list, humility
Heroes:
Dale Earnhardt, Tecumsah, Walter Cronkite, Jimmy Carter
Number of hits:
1979
I may not always be right but I'm never in doubt.
HK Marty's FRIENDS:
HK Marty's PHOTOS:
Dale Is Rolling In His Grave
I have not seen any comments on this, but with the talk of Chip-N-Dale racing going to Toyota next year, do you think that Earnhardt is rolling in his grave with the thought of his team driving Toyotas. You would think that Teresa Earnhardt and Chevrolet would try to save Dale's legacy. I don't have any ill feelings about Toyota and my wife is a loyal owner, but DEI and Toyota just fries my cookies!
Rowdy Expert Prognosticator Points Chase - New Hampshire
Results from New Hampshire.
The regulars have to be embarrased, being shown up by Randy. If the race had gone on for 5 more laps, he would have received the bonus point.
Rick is opening the gap again, and Barry is fading over the last 5 weeks.
Rowdy Expert Prognosticator Points Chase - Sonoma
I know this is late, but I've been doing a lot of traveling and have not had time to play on the site.
Here are the results for Sonoma.
Rowdy Expert Prognosticator Points Chase - Michigan
The results from Michigan. Rick is in first, Buck following closely in 2nd, barry et all bringing up the back.
Rowdy Expert Prognosticator Points Chase - Pocono Correction
After finally getting around to listening to the last few days of podcasts, I realized that I made a mistak last week in the picks. It seems that Buck had picked Smoke and Bass picked Kurt Busch for the Pocono race. I had them reversed. Here are the updates with adjusted scores.
Bristol Night Race
I had a friend pass this on to me and I thought I waould share it. It is an old joke that I have heard in many other forms and sports fans. But I liked it.
A man had two of the best seats at the night race at Bristol and as he is seated, another man comes along and asks if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him.
"No", he says, "the seat is empty."
"This is incredible!" said the man, "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the night race at Bristol and not use it?"
He says, "Well, actually, the seat belongs to me. My wife was supposed to come with me, but she passed away. This is the first night race at Bristol we haven't been to together since we've been married."
"Oh. I'm sorry to hear that. That's terrible! I guess you couldn't find someone else; a friend or relative or even a neighbor to take the seat?"
The man shakes his head and says; "No. They're all at the funeral."
A true fan!!!
Rowdy Expert Prognosticator Points Chase - Pocono
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Sorry I'm late, but Ive been very busy this week.
The Rickster increases his lead while Bass moves back into competition with the bonus point for picking the Smoking One!
Rowdy Expert Prognosticator Points Chase - Dover
Mast solid in the lead, Buck in 2nd, followed by the rest of the field.
Rowdy Expert Prognosticator Points Chase - World 600 [Coke 340]
Here are the results for the Coke 340. Rick holds on tot he top spot with Barry and Buck closing the gap. Bass is fading and they have lapped Cutler.
HK MARTY'S SHOUT BOX
06/12/2009 from Becky
Congrats on your win last weekend! Things good here. Wish I was going to the race, but believe it or...
05/25/2009 from Racer187
Chief was pre-2.0. We still mourne the loss of Rowdy 1.0. There's just some functionality that went ...
05/20/2009 from Todd
hey hope you have a safe trip back to hongkong well have to meet up when you come back to the states...
05/16/2009 from Art Tidesco
Hats off to your son I just finished reading Stephen Hawking's Universe in a Nutshell for the second...
05/15/2009 from Todd
Hey Marty, how are ya? just stopped by and thought i'd say hey to a fellow cats fan! :) hope all is ...
