Gommendy update…

via text msg from the track:

Sore back, but they think he will be fine. Not so much so for the tub. They are comparing it to PT’s crash in LB. 

Firstly. Why do I have to send text msgs to friends in the series at the track in order to get any updates???? CCWS has a fucking website. They have staff at the track, sitting very close to if not beside at times, the same people I am texting for info. Why not just put a little update on the site explaining the incident, why he was removed via ambulance, what the latest update is, and that they will update with further information as it becomes available.  Simple.

Secondly. What the FUCK is up with these tubs and back injuries??

Not impressed either way.

good thing…

no one depends on the official Champ Car website for things like event schedules or something…

I feel sorry for all those expecting to tune into Qualies at 5pm as listed on the site, only to discover them done. (they are running right now)

*shakes head, rolls eyes…*

oh ya GO HINCH GO!!! On pole for Race 1!!! woohoo!

Race weekend!!…

Normally I don’t get to experience that same rush on a Friday of a race weekend stuck at home rather than at the track. But thanks to GlobalTV and a little “stickcam” I am able to see and hear those fabulous cars rush by on that fabulous track in Edmonton. No commentary and mostly static, but it takes the experience to a whole new height! (although the operator did graciously pan around the entire track at one point showing us the stands and the pits and the great turn out!)  To have the sounds of the race cars on my desktop while I’m working is awesome and motivating!

Maybe someday Champ Car will take their heads out of their ass and hook up a free cam for Friday to go along with the live timing. No, not part of the disaster that is Race Director, (many of us still are prevented from using this “tool” years after it was introduced, due to lack of further development, despite many advances in technology since then) but it’s own simple, free, all encompassing, user friendly to all camera.

Here’s the linky for those who aren’t aware:

http://www.canada.com/globaltv/globalshows/champcar/stickam.html

The cabs are on track right now (blech) but hey, it’s like sitting in the media centre with the ambient noise of the track in the background. Pretty cool.

too true…

Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others  think you are.

This was the signature in a friends email this morning and I felt it needed to be shared.

Cars on track in 15mins! woohoo!