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Old Mar 19, 2001 | 06:03 PM
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Yes, an actual quote from my waitress. I was reading a Road and Track article about the current F1 drivers. Subsequent conversation revealed that she thought NASCAR was the world's leading race series. (Well, it might be,but that's another discussion.)

She thinks my TT is "really cute" but her boyfriend has a real sports car.....a Camaro!

Pity....I really like the restaurant, too.
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Old Mar 19, 2001 | 06:09 PM
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I know, it's a shock to find out so many people are like her.
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Old Mar 19, 2001 | 06:18 PM
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Default I said this before but it is worth saying again....

Besides the fact that most of the tracks are boring (ovals) I have a hard time relating to the cars.

Nascar fans are dedicated to the *marques* as well as the model of car. Explain to me exactly what these NASCAR's have in common with the production models besides having 4 wheels and a motor. I know I am preaching to the choir here but I just dont get it...

Oh well, more touring cars for me
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Old Mar 19, 2001 | 06:21 PM
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It would be 1000% better (IMO) if they had to use bodies in white straight from the factoty.
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Old Mar 19, 2001 | 06:34 PM
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Default It was also once said that there could be an interesting twist to get non Nascar fans to watch...

If every 10-15 laps they let a few deer out on the course just to make it interesting, then I WOULD WATCH IT

no offense to you animal lovers out there
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Old Mar 19, 2001 | 07:30 PM
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Formula One . . . this is opposed to Formula Two, which baby gets after starting solids! ;-).
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Old Mar 19, 2001 | 07:46 PM
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Yes: I was speechless. I thought she was joking at first, but no...
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Old Mar 19, 2001 | 08:11 PM
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I tried to watch the tape delay of the Maylasian Gran Prix but Fox Sports didn't carry it in Chicago. They showed jalopy races instead.
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Old Mar 19, 2001 | 10:11 PM
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and like a 'real' sports car, it won't run in the rain / snow and spends most its days in the shop!
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