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Date: 21 Feb 2007 07:56:10
From: Ryan Cousineau
Subject: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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The first race of the year always turns into a crash-fest.
Seriously, did anyone else watch and notice that between yellows,
something eerily close to a 5-car breakaway from the pack seemed to be
forming?
Also, some have wondered how NASCAR deals with cheating.
Having found rocket fuel (not entirely a metaphor) in the intake
manifold (not at all a metaphor), they fined the team a bunch of money,
docked them championship points, and sent their crew chief home for the
week.
In the case of a technical violation (mechanical cockup caused car to
run low during qualifying), they gave a minor punishment (back of pack
start).
Also, I'm interested in this bike race in California I've heard so much
about.
--
Ryan Cousineau rcousine@sfu.ca http://www.wiredcola.com/
"I don't want kids who are thinking about going into mathematics
to think that they have to take drugs to succeed." -Paul Erdos
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Date: 23 Feb 2007 21:09:21
From: Bret
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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On Feb 23, 7:08 pm, "ilan" <ila...@yahoo.com > wrote:
> On Feb 21, 8:56 am, Ryan Cousineau <rcous...@sfu.ca> wrote:
>
>
>
> > The first race of the year always turns into a crash-fest.
>
> > Seriously, did anyone else watch and notice that between yellows,
> > something eerily close to a 5-car breakaway from the pack seemed to be
> > forming?
>
> > Also, some have wondered how NASCAR deals with cheating.
>
> > Having found rocket fuel (not entirely a metaphor) in the intake
> > manifold (not at all a metaphor), they fined the team a bunch of money,
> > docked them championship points, and sent their crew chief home for the
> > week.
>
> > In the case of a technical violation (mechanical cockup caused car to
> > run low during qualifying), they gave a minor punishment (back of pack
> > start).
>
> > Also, I'm interested in this bike race in California I've heard so much
> > about.
>
> > --
> > Ryan Cousineau rcous...@sfu.cahttp://www.wiredcola.com/
> > "I don't want kids who are thinking about going into mathematics
> > to think that they have to take drugs to succeed." -Paul Erdos
>
> It's more like Formula 1 is a lot like bike racing. This year's Paris-
> Nice may end up looking like the
> 2005 US Grand Prix. Just in case:http://www.mapsofworld.com/thematic-maps/sports-maps/american-grand-p...
>
> -ilan
It's cyclocross racing that is more comparable to F1 racing. They both
string out slowly but relentlessly. Passing is difficult but telling
when managed. The fastest usually ends up alone at the front of the
race. The pit techniques are very different however.
Bret
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Date: 23 Feb 2007 21:39:39
From: Howard Kveck
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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In article <1172293761.038091.81580@k78g2000cwa.googlegroups.com >,
"Bret" <bret.wade@gmail.com > wrote:
> On Feb 23, 7:08 pm, "ilan" <ila...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > On Feb 21, 8:56 am, Ryan Cousineau <rcous...@sfu.ca> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > The first race of the year always turns into a crash-fest.
> >
> > > Seriously, did anyone else watch and notice that between yellows,
> > > something eerily close to a 5-car breakaway from the pack seemed to be
> > > forming?
> >
> > > Also, some have wondered how NASCAR deals with cheating.
> >
> > > Having found rocket fuel (not entirely a metaphor) in the intake
> > > manifold (not at all a metaphor), they fined the team a bunch of money,
> > > docked them championship points, and sent their crew chief home for the
> > > week.
> >
> > > In the case of a technical violation (mechanical cockup caused car to
> > > run low during qualifying), they gave a minor punishment (back of pack
> > > start).
> >
> > > Also, I'm interested in this bike race in California I've heard so much
> > > about.
> >
> > > --
> > > Ryan Cousineau rcous...@sfu.cahttp://www.wiredcola.com/
> > > "I don't want kids who are thinking about going into mathematics
> > > to think that they have to take drugs to succeed." -Paul Erdos
> >
> > It's more like Formula 1 is a lot like bike racing. This year's Paris-
> > Nice may end up looking like the
> > 2005 US Grand Prix. Just in
> > case:http://www.mapsofworld.com/thematic-maps/sports-maps/american-grand-p..
> > .
> >
> > -ilan
>
> It's cyclocross racing that is more comparable to F1 racing. They both
> string out slowly but relentlessly. Passing is difficult but telling
> when managed. The fastest usually ends up alone at the front of the
> race. The pit techniques are very different however.
>
> Bret
Would Schumacher dismount or bunnyhop? You're right with the F1 / 'cross
comparison, I think. The best cars start up front, just like the better riders do. The
way the field strings out does show who the best or most powerful. On the road, team
tactics and the dynamics of groups working together make it a very different scenario.
--
tanx,
Howard
Never take a tenant with a monkey.
remove YOUR SHOES to reply, ok?
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Date: 23 Feb 2007 18:08:15
From: ilan
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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On Feb 21, 8:56 am, Ryan Cousineau <rcous...@sfu.ca > wrote:
> The first race of the year always turns into a crash-fest.
>
> Seriously, did anyone else watch and notice that between yellows,
> something eerily close to a 5-car breakaway from the pack seemed to be
> forming?
>
> Also, some have wondered how NASCAR deals with cheating.
>
> Having found rocket fuel (not entirely a metaphor) in the intake
> manifold (not at all a metaphor), they fined the team a bunch of money,
> docked them championship points, and sent their crew chief home for the
> week.
>
> In the case of a technical violation (mechanical cockup caused car to
> run low during qualifying), they gave a minor punishment (back of pack
> start).
>
> Also, I'm interested in this bike race in California I've heard so much
> about.
>
> --
> Ryan Cousineau rcous...@sfu.cahttp://www.wiredcola.com/
> "I don't want kids who are thinking about going into mathematics
> to think that they have to take drugs to succeed." -Paul Erdos
It's more like Formula 1 is a lot like bike racing. This year's Paris-
Nice may end up looking like the
2005 US Grand Prix. Just in case:
http://www.mapsofworld.com/thematic-maps/sports-maps/american-grand-prix-result.html
-ilan
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Date: 23 Feb 2007 05:26:55
From:
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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On Feb 23, 1:01 am, Ryan Cousineau <rcous...@sfu.ca > wrote:
> Also, taxpayer-funded entertainment facilities are a crock. Especially
> when the bill is in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
>
> --
> Ryan Cousineau rcous...@sfu.cahttp://www.wiredcola.com/
> - Show quoted text -
Shouldn't that be for the local tax-payers to decide? If every
municipality had the mind-set of no tax dollars for "entertainment",
there wouldn't be much in the way of arts/entertainment in any city,
and all government buildings would be plain, cinder-block
structures.
Fred
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Date: 28 Feb 2007 02:06:11
From: Ryan Cousineau
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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In article <1172237215.285181.266880@q2g2000cwa.googlegroups.com >,
fred.garvin@yahoo.com wrote:
> On Feb 23, 1:01 am, Ryan Cousineau <rcous...@sfu.ca> wrote:
>
> > Also, taxpayer-funded entertainment facilities are a crock. Especially
> > when the bill is in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
> >
> > --
> > Ryan Cousineau rcous...@sfu.cahttp://www.wiredcola.com/
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Shouldn't that be for the local tax-payers to decide? If every
> municipality had the mind-set of no tax dollars for "entertainment",
> there wouldn't be much in the way of arts/entertainment in any city,
> and all government buildings would be plain, cinder-block
> structures.
>
> Fred
Tell me more of this fabulous Utopia!
--
Ryan Cousineau rcousine@sfu.ca http://www.wiredcola.com/
"I don't want kids who are thinking about going into mathematics
to think that they have to take drugs to succeed." -Paul Erdos
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Date: 23 Feb 2007 19:24:10
From: Fred Fredburger
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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fred.garvin@yahoo.com wrote:
> On Feb 23, 1:01 am, Ryan Cousineau <rcous...@sfu.ca> wrote:
>
>> Also, taxpayer-funded entertainment facilities are a crock. Especially
>> when the bill is in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
>>
>> --
>> Ryan Cousineau rcous...@sfu.cahttp://www.wiredcola.com/
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Shouldn't that be for the local tax-payers to decide? If every
> municipality had the mind-set of no tax dollars for "entertainment",
> there wouldn't be much in the way of arts/entertainment in any city,
> and all government buildings would be plain, cinder-block
> structures.
Actually, the state voted DOWN a new stadium for the Seattle iners.
So then the legislature and governor passed a bill to make it happen.
The voters (read: me) get to pay for it either way.
Ryan was correct.
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Date: 22 Feb 2007 21:58:53
From: Fred Fredburger
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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Ryan Cousineau wrote:
> The first race of the year always turns into a crash-fest.
>
> Seriously, did anyone else watch and notice that between yellows,
> something eerily close to a 5-car breakaway from the pack seemed to be
> forming?
>
> Also, some have wondered how NASCAR deals with cheating.
>
> Having found rocket fuel (not entirely a metaphor) in the intake
> manifold (not at all a metaphor), they fined the team a bunch of money,
> docked them championship points, and sent their crew chief home for the
> week.
>
> In the case of a technical violation (mechanical cockup caused car to
> run low during qualifying), they gave a minor punishment (back of pack
> start).
>
> Also, I'm interested in this bike race in California I've heard so much
> about.
>
And Richard Petty was in Olympia today shilling for the WA state gubmint
to pay for a new racetrack in Bellingham (or some god forsaken place) so
you can go watch in person! I'm pretty sure he mentioned you by name.
In the radio quote I heard, he said something about a "pain in the ass."
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Date: 23 Feb 2007 08:01:57
From: Ryan Cousineau
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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In article <TcGdndG4O8QmH0PYnZ2dnUVZ_segnZ2d@comcast.com >,
Fred Fredburger <Fred.Fredburger@Where.Are.The.Nachos > wrote:
> Ryan Cousineau wrote:
> > The first race of the year always turns into a crash-fest.
> >
> > Seriously, did anyone else watch and notice that between yellows,
> > something eerily close to a 5-car breakaway from the pack seemed to be
> > forming?
> >
> > Also, some have wondered how NASCAR deals with cheating.
> >
> > Having found rocket fuel (not entirely a metaphor) in the intake
> > manifold (not at all a metaphor), they fined the team a bunch of money,
> > docked them championship points, and sent their crew chief home for the
> > week.
> >
> > In the case of a technical violation (mechanical cockup caused car to
> > run low during qualifying), they gave a minor punishment (back of pack
> > start).
> >
> > Also, I'm interested in this bike race in California I've heard so much
> > about.
> >
>
> And Richard Petty was in Olympia today shilling for the WA state gubmint
> to pay for a new racetrack in Bellingham (or some god forsaken place) so
> you can go watch in person! I'm pretty sure he mentioned you by name.
> In the radio quote I heard, he said something about a "pain in the ass."
No doubt. That Richard Petty is totally stalking me. I think he may have
taken a cameo role in my favourite movie just to piss me off.
"Pain in the ass" sure sounds like The King, alright.
Also, taxpayer-funded entertainment facilities are a crock. Especially
when the bill is in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
--
Ryan Cousineau rcousine@sfu.ca http://www.wiredcola.com/
"I don't want kids who are thinking about going into mathematics
to think that they have to take drugs to succeed." -Paul Erdos
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Date: 23 Feb 2007 19:28:08
From: Fred Fredburger
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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Ryan Cousineau wrote:
> No doubt. That Richard Petty is totally stalking me. I think he may have
> taken a cameo role in my favourite movie just to piss me off.
Yeah, I never would have guessed that Richard Petty's obsession with you
would outlive that Smith woman's obsession with me.
Implicitly, this confirms that you had sex with him.
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Date: 24 Feb 2007 10:01:48
From: Donald Munro
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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Fred Fredburger wrote:
> Implicitly, this confirms that you had sex with him.
Is implicit sex better than explicit, or is that something you prefer not
to take a position on.
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Date: 24 Feb 2007 15:10:01
From: Fred Fredburger
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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Donald Munro wrote:
> Fred Fredburger wrote:
>> Implicitly, this confirms that you had sex with him.
>
> Is implicit sex better than explicit, or is that something you prefer not
> to take a position on.
If I'm going to take a position on something, I'd rather it was you. <WINK! >
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Date: 25 Feb 2007 11:59:53
From: Donald Munro
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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Fred Fredburger wrote:
>>> Implicitly, this confirms that you had sex with him.
Donald Munro wrote:
>> Is implicit sex better than explicit, or is that something you prefer not
>> to take a position on.
Fred Fredburger wrote:
> If I'm going to take a position on something, I'd rather it was you. <WINK!>
RBR must be going mainstream. We've even got k Foley posting here.
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Date: 25 Feb 2007 12:17:17
From: Fred Fredburger
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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Donald Munro wrote:
> Fred Fredburger wrote:
>>>> Implicitly, this confirms that you had sex with him.
>
> Donald Munro wrote:
>>> Is implicit sex better than explicit, or is that something you prefer not
>>> to take a position on.
>
> Fred Fredburger wrote:
>> If I'm going to take a position on something, I'd rather it was you. <WINK!>
>
> RBR must be going mainstream. We've even got k Foley posting here.
k Foley had a thing for you too? Why you shameless hussy, you.
I think you'd be amazed to learn how much self-censorship is happening
at this end. Oh, the repulsively offensive comedic possibilities I am
passing up...
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Date: 25 Feb 2007 22:30:28
From: Fred Fredburger
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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Fred Fredburger wrote:
> Donald Munro wrote:
>> Fred Fredburger wrote:
>>>>> Implicitly, this confirms that you had sex with him.
>>
>> Donald Munro wrote:
>>>> Is implicit sex better than explicit, or is that something you
>>>> prefer not
>>>> to take a position on.
>>
>> Fred Fredburger wrote:
>>> If I'm going to take a position on something, I'd rather it was you.
>>> <WINK!>
>>
>> RBR must be going mainstream. We've even got k Foley posting here.
>
> k Foley had a thing for you too? Why you shameless hussy, you.
>
> I think you'd be amazed to learn how much self-censorship is happening
> at this end. Oh, the repulsively offensive comedic possibilities I am
> passing up...
C'mon Donald, I know you think enough like me to guess where I was headed.
What's the most disgusting, perverted, dirty, repulsive thing you can
think of? Think for a moment. That's what I was about to introduce to
this sub-thread in a sexual context. The NG would have been polluted for
generations. Just for a cheap laugh.
Did you get it? I know you did.
Now thank me.
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Date: 27 Feb 2007 10:16:26
From: Donald Munro
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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Fred Fredburger wrote:
> What's the most disgusting, perverted, dirty, repulsive thing you can
> think of? Think for a moment. That's what I was about to introduce to
> this sub-thread in a sexual context. The NG would have been polluted for
> generations. Just for a cheap laugh.
If you can pollute this newsgroup for generations you're wasting your time
here. You should be working for Karl Rove.
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Date: 27 Feb 2007 15:25:03
From: Fred Fredburger
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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Donald Munro wrote:
> Fred Fredburger wrote:
>> What's the most disgusting, perverted, dirty, repulsive thing you can
>> think of? Think for a moment. That's what I was about to introduce to
>> this sub-thread in a sexual context. The NG would have been polluted for
>> generations. Just for a cheap laugh.
>
> If you can pollute this newsgroup for generations you're wasting your time
> here. You should be working for Karl Rove.
>
Too confusing. Since Karl works for me, how could I work for him?
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Date: 01 Mar 2007 11:28:56
From: Donald Munro
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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Donald Munro wrote:
> RBR must be going mainstream. We've even got k Foley posting here.
>> If you can pollute this newsgroup for generations you're wasting your time
>> here. You should be working for Karl Rove.
Fred Fredburger wrote:
> Too confusing. Since Karl works for me, how could I work for him?
Cheney posts to rbr ? This is just a little too mainstream for me, I think
I'll retire to Curtis's LIVEDRUNK(tm) cave in Pakistan, the one with the
bourbon swimming pool.
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Date: 25 Feb 2007 23:01:53
From: Stu Fleming
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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Donald Munro wrote:
> Fred Fredburger wrote:
>>>> Implicitly, this confirms that you had sex with him.
>
> Donald Munro wrote:
>>> Is implicit sex better than explicit, or is that something you prefer not
>>> to take a position on.
>
> Fred Fredburger wrote:
>> If I'm going to take a position on something, I'd rather it was you. <WINK!>
>
> RBR must be going mainstream. We've even got k Foley posting here.
Can't be. He's only posting one page at a time here.
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Date: 24 Feb 2007 18:16:14
From: Howard Kveck
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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In article <I-CdnUK1oIdUWH3YnZ2dnUVZ_orinZ2d@comcast.com >,
Fred Fredburger <FredFredburger@WhereAreTheNachos.huh > wrote:
> Donald Munro wrote:
> > Fred Fredburger wrote:
> >> Implicitly, this confirms that you had sex with him.
> >
> > Is implicit sex better than explicit, or is that something you prefer not
> > to take a position on.
>
> If I'm going to take a position on something, I'd rather it was you. <WINK!>
Uh oh, Santorum alert...
--
tanx,
Howard
Never take a tenant with a monkey.
remove YOUR SHOES to reply, ok?
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Date: 21 Feb 2007 07:38:16
From: MMan
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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On Feb 21, 2:56 am, Ryan Cousineau <rcous...@sfu.ca > wrote:
> NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
I was going to ask if NASCAR drivers shaved their legs, but decided I
really don't want to know ..
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Date: 25 Feb 2007 22:03:55
From: meb
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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MMan Wrote:
> On Feb 21, 2:56 am, Ryan Cousineau <rcous...@sfu.ca> wrote:
> > NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
>
> I was going to ask if NASCAR drivers shaved their legs, but decided I
> really don't want to know ..
Must not remember that Lance Armstrong-Tony Stewart commercial aroun
2004/2005
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meb
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Date: 21 Feb 2007 17:48:18
From: William Asher
Subject: Re: NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
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MMan wrote:
> On Feb 21, 2:56 am, Ryan Cousineau <rcous...@sfu.ca> wrote:
>> NASCAR is a lot like bike racing
>
> I was going to ask if NASCAR drivers shaved their legs, but decided I
> really don't want to know ..
>
Good idea. It will only lead to another thread about nutsack shaving.
Nobody wants that.
--
Bill Asher
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