Once again I got three-wide with fellow IndyCar blog freaks Jeff of MyNameIsIRL and MoneyCJ of fastmachines.com (SoDamnIndy below).We talked about Danica's hair (of course), reactions from the Festival of Carbon Fiber at Iowa, Money's impending trip to Richmond and, of course, assless chaps. Check it out by clicking below.
pressdog: punks
SoDamnIndy has joined this chat.
pressdog: we are gridding.
MyNameIsIRL has joined this chat.
pressdog: Fly over coming soon.
SoDamnIndy: Start the engines?
MyNameIsIRL: I am putting on my head sock.
pressdog: Let's get 'er three wide and light this candle.
pressdog: The IHJ on the radio: "IRL, form up, IRL. Money, three-wide for the start."
MyNameIsIRL: I might note that I am in fact NOT DEAD YET after posting about a mistake by the Iron Hand of Justice. (Note: The Iron Hand of Justice is Brian Barnhart, Chief Referee for the Indy Racing League.)
SoDamnIndy: Amazing, that.
MyNameIsIRL: Am awaiting my black flag.
SoDamnIndy: I think YET is the operative there.
pressdog: Dead man walking, I'm thinking.
pressdog: Let's get this thing green, boys. Iowa Race: Reactions. Jeff -- go.
MyNameIsIRL: Iowa was a mess, but it was nice to see some unfamiliar faces in post-race interviews.
SoDamnIndy: I thought it was absolutely wild--
pressdog: Agreed. Can these guys and girls adjust to the conditions, um, ever?
SoDamnIndy: well...
SoDamnIndy: as the IHJ writes on the official site today...
SoDamnIndy: they were thrown by weather. They expected it to be near 90 and packed accordingly.
MyNameIsIRL: Part of the problem is the increased level of competition - if that can be a problem
pressdog: Yeah, the weather Sunday was pretty freakish for this time of year here.
MyNameIsIRL: Dario is running away, but you got 8 drivers within like 70 points of 2nd place.
SoDamnIndy: So awesome.
pressdog: Disappointing, because the talk going into it was three-wide for two hours.
MyNameIsIRL: Some might say they are "Desperate."
pressdog: I did like seeing some unfamiliar names with a shot. Didn't like how it happened, but still.
pressdog: Did you catch Darren Manning's post-race interview. Awesome.
MyNameIsIRL: Yes - he's trying to get a beer sponsor
pressdog: More pints of beer!
SoDamnIndy: I loved your comment, p-dog, about Marty Roth sitting at home kicking himself "I coulda had a top-ten!"
MyNameIsIRL: Foyt Racing - sponsored by Guinness.
pressdog: Who isn't trying to get a beer sponsor, really?
SoDamnIndy: Indeed!
MyNameIsIRL: Good point. I know I am.
pressdog: the track is pretty nice. I gotta say. Parking sucked, but I think that's fixable.
pressdog: Stands, concessions, everything else was fine.
SoDamnIndy: Sure looked nice. And you Iowans were pretty pumped!
SoDamnIndy: That was cool.
pressdog: Newton was in a gran mal froth for the race. I Am Mindy signs all over the place.
MyNameIsIRL: The fans that were actually in the stands did looked stoked.
SoDamnIndy: That’s what the IHJ said. He was pleased.
SoDamnIndy: You are safe. For now.
pressdog: I think they'll get it figured out for year two.
pressdog: Anything else on Iowa?
SoDamnIndy: Done.
MyNameIsIRL: Just that Milka totally disappeared.
SoDamnIndy: OH YEAH--WTF?
SoDamnIndy: Black Flag?
MyNameIsIRL: like alien abduction
pressdog: Seriously. TV totally ignored her getting blacked. She was parked before I was (at lapped 89).
MyNameIsIRL: "handling"
pressdog: IHJ came down on her without benefit of mercy.
SoDamnIndy: Awesome.
SoDamnIndy: Get her outta here!
pressdog: OK, next issue. Danica's head shave. Jeffy can't hear enough about it. Will they actually do it?
SoDamnIndy: Oh, Jesus...
MyNameIsIRL: Uh, no. Like you said - sponsors would go...wiggy
MyNameIsIRL: But it makes for a fun conversation
pressdog: Fah. Ya think? Her hair is literally worth millions to her.
SoDamnIndy: Actually, it kinda doesn’t
SoDamnIndy: Who cares?
MyNameIsIRL: But it's about as likely as Dan Wheldon getting breast implants
SoDamnIndy: heh.
pressdog: Have you seen The Hair in person? It's awesome.
SoDamnIndy: I have indeed. It is nice. I want to pet her.
pressdog: Did you totally dig Teej getting a speeding ticket, nearly?
MyNameIsIRL: You'll be killed if you touch her.
pressdog: Yellow shirts will dismember you on the spot. Slake their thirst on your flowing blood.
SoDamnIndy: Yeah--check the protection in this pic I took last yr. at Richmond
MyNameIsIRL: did you just say "slake"?
pressdog: Slake. she also has a phalanx of security.
MyNameIsIRL: You need a Merriam-Webster sponsorship
pressdog: a mighty host of protection.
pressdog: Danica was The Thing in Iowa. People camping out side her hauler. She came out and it was like Japanese carp going for popcorn in the water. Insane.
SoDamnIndy: She seems to do pretty well w/ it though.
SoDamnIndy: I've seen her in action w/fans quite a bit. She's cool.
pressdog: yeah, give her props.. She signs a few and keeps moving. She could sign for hours and hours.
SoDamnIndy: Esp. w/little girls
SoDamnIndy: who go BATSHIT over her
MyNameIsIRL: I got one at home just like that.
SoDamnIndy: yo, P1!!
pressdog: Even my own daughter. She chose an Iowa Speedway shirt over Danica though. (Already has a Sarah Fisher shirt, for the record.)
pressdog: OK, next issue. Sam Hornish. Gone mental?
SoDamnIndy: We are being too nice today
MyNameIsIRL: He's getting his NAPCAR attitude on.
SoDamnIndy: Mental, yes.
pressdog: Very unSam like.
SoDamnIndy: Stop being a dick, Sam.
MyNameIsIRL: He's going to start shoving people soon.
SoDamnIndy: Who could possibly be mean to Vitor?
MyNameIsIRL: Seriously.
SoDamnIndy: I mean...Vitor!
pressdog: Vitor is Mr. Nice Guy.
pressdog: Kind of.
pressdog: Except on a road course.
MyNameIsIRL: No one is nice on a road course.
pressdog: I think he's gone to Busch full time at the end of the year.
SoDamnIndy: Ya think?
MyNameIsIRL: Really?
pressdog: yep. Been there, done that in the IRL.
SoDamnIndy: He does seem annoyed with us.
SoDamnIndy: Bummer.
MyNameIsIRL: I'm not counting him gone until he's gone.
pressdog: Imagine the mad f-ing scramble for his seat at Penske. Speaking of carp to popcorn.
MyNameIsIRL: This is strange though. like we should be having a farewell tour or something
MyNameIsIRL: I would think that seat would be Briscoe's.
SoDamnIndy: PJ will finally get his ride.
pressdog: Dude, you're huffing paint over there.
SoDamnIndy: baaaa
MyNameIsIRL: not
pressdog: PJ is "this close" to signing that deal.
SoDamnIndy: PJ's spotting for IV.
MyNameIsIRL: That would conflict with his spotting gig.
SoDamnIndy: You note that?
SoDamnIndy: hahahahaha
pressdog: Quattro and vision are doing well this year.
pressdog: the whole vision crew.
SoDamnIndy: Pumped.
MyNameIsIRL: Hang on a sec.
MyNameIsIRL: Qattro is 17th in the points standings
MyNameIsIRL: How is that "doing well."
pressdog: Comparatively, Jeff. When Quattro was at Foyt, dude, 17th is a major victory.
pressdog: I think Quattro's BP is, like 89 over 45. He's never wired up. Ever.
SoDamnIndy: I heard he gets laid all the TIME.
SoDamnIndy: Dayum.
pressdog: Who doesn't get laid all the time, Money?
SoDamnIndy: ummmm....
MyNameIsIRL: PJ?
pressdog: You're like, "he gets all kinds of tail" about everyone.
SoDamnIndy: Shut up.
MyNameIsIRL: he didn't seem too successful with the girl in the cage
SoDamnIndy: Totally had her. Arni told me.
pressdog: She was one who couldn't flee from him at least.
MyNameIsIRL: if you can't score with a girl in a cage, come on
MyNameIsIRL: OK - then I stand corrected
pressdog: OK, next issue. Money, pump us up about Richmond.
SoDamnIndy: What can I say, except I am delighted to be personally hosting this event. Welcome to my state (Commonwealth, actually...)
SoDamnIndy: Richmond is a fun place -- good people, good times.
MyNameIsIRL: Does that mean it's common to be wealthy there?
pressdog: Not "we're going to burn it down?"
SoDamnIndy: No, I'm writing dude...
MyNameIsIRL: Sorry
SoDamnIndy: We are, in fact, gonna burn it down, and my coverage is going to be stellar.
pressdog: You got the hot pit pass, hoss?
SoDamnIndy: MoneyMom is in town, and will be in the house.
SoDamnIndy: No. DENIED.
pressdog: Suns-a-bitches.
pressdog: they must not realize our awesome, staggering power and the tens of people who read our stuff every couple of weeks.
SoDamnIndy: Doing Paddock Club and have a regular garage pass though, so I'll get what I need.
pressdog: Oh, that's the shit, there. You're good.
SoDamnIndy: Brewer's credentialed.
SoDamnIndy: So we're all pretty well covered...
pressdog: So, predictions for Richmond?
pressdog: My girl, Sarah. Her best track. High hopes.
SoDamnIndy: Helio, probably..
pressdog: Will Danica put it sideways and blame the tires?
SoDamnIndy: I'm watching Simmons and Sharp closely...
SoDamnIndy: Loving that those boys are layin' it down.
MyNameIsIRL: not a prediction, but after the wreckage the last two races I think ownership might ask that they not DESTROY THE FREAKING CARS
pressdog: Good call. They ran well in Iowa. Been running well lately. (Jeff can look up the points here if he wants to.)
MyNameIsIRL: sharp 7th, Simmons 11th
SoDamnIndy: In all seriousness...
pressdog: Agreed, Jeff.
SoDamnIndy: Someone's going to get hurt. Hope things get a little more orderly.
MyNameIsIRL: in points, that is
SoDamnIndy: Has there been a more bizarre season than this?
pressdog: I think they figured out that if you are in the wall, you can't win. Hello. So people will govern themselves accordingly a little more. Yes.
SoDamnIndy: Lots of strange shit going down
pressdog: Plus side is it isn't just the red cars (minus Marty) any more. So that's good.
SoDamnIndy: That's awesome.
MyNameIsIRL: It's the trade off of increased competition. you get more aggressive driving by more participants.
SoDamnIndy: AGR = BSD's
pressdog: ?
SoDamnIndy: You don't want to know.
pressdog: does it have to do with "assless chaps?"
MyNameIsIRL: i don't know either. must be a Richmond thing
SoDamnIndy: Richmond is very southern. It's pretty awesome.
pressdog: Richmond. Night race. Lots of carnage. Heat. Pissy drivers. Pretty cool. Most like a dirt track of any. So slide it, boys and girls.
SoDamnIndy: I would urge all visitors to take some time to visit the Confederate Museum and Confederate White House...right in downtown Richmond
SoDamnIndy: Totally SWEET.
MyNameIsIRL: hold up - do you actually own a confederate flag, money?
SoDamnIndy: Um....
SoDamnIndy: (no)
SoDamnIndy: I'm not worthy
MyNameIsIRL: didn't know if we needed an intervention here
SoDamnIndy: I did see one the other day...
SoDamnIndy: In a yard...
MyNameIsIRL: really
pressdog: dudes, we're going to get boycotted.
SoDamnIndy: with a #3 with a halo over it in the middle.
SoDamnIndy: BAAA!
MyNameIsIRL: nice
SoDamnIndy: I almost drove off the road
pressdog: I dare ya to wear a Union uniform coat to the race.
SoDamnIndy: F-no
MyNameIsIRL: must be a Helio fan
pressdog: OK, one more thing about Iowa.
pressdog: The big one. Who's fault?
MyNameIsIRL: Good gracious - if anyone from ESPN is reading this....
SoDamnIndy: Anyway, seriously, I think it's going to be a great day. Weather's supposed to be perfect. 80 degrees and clear.
MyNameIsIRL: (Note to ESPN) please be sure to show the Confederate White House in the intro
pressdog: We'll be glued to fastmachines for the updates.
MyNameIsIRL: we will indeed. you need us online?
SoDamnIndy: I'll do my best. May not post till Sunday.
MyNameIsIRL: we can cover for you...or not
SoDamnIndy: Depends on wireless sitch at track, etc.
pressdog: That's fine. The insider stuff. Love that.
SoDamnIndy: Oh, you'll be hearing from me one way or another.
MyNameIsIRL: try not to get kicked out, ok money?
pressdog: I can't live blog. Gotta focus on the race, the notes, the beer I'm drinking.
pressdog: You think Bre will interview you Money?
pressdog: On the way out. One of those walking interviews?
MyNameIsIRL: those are THE BEST
SoDamnIndy: I may be in the mood to talk--may not. We'll see.
pressdog: Smoking pissed drivers, marching toward the hauler, Bre going in for the answers.
MyNameIsIRL: call them "Sofa King" interviews
pressdog: I saw Bre at Iowa. Love her. Very nice person.
SoDamnIndy: Saw her at Indy. In jeans. It's nice.
pressdog: Speaking of Sofa King Disappointed. That was me at Iowa. Waiting in traffic.
MyNameIsIRL: at least you didn’t wreck
pressdog: good point.
MyNameIsIRL: here's a prediction: if Kosuke doesn't finish the race this week he's OUT for The Glen
pressdog: OK, winner at Richmond? I'm saying -- Iceman.
MyNameIsIRL: what?
SoDamnIndy: No
SoDamnIndy: Helllllioooooo
pressdog: If he can avoid spinning coming out of the pits.
MyNameIsIRL: I'm done picking Helio. He's driving cursed or something.
SoDamnIndy: I'm at start/finish line (at Richmond). I'll be right in front of the fence.
MyNameIsIRL: I'm going to be wacky and pick Dario
pressdog: Hopefully in back of the fence.
SoDamnIndy: You know....
SoDamnIndy: it would be awesome to see Dario win for real. Know what I mean?
MyNameIsIRL: Dario is totally charmed this year.
MyNameIsIRL: so far, at least
SoDamnIndy: Like in a real shootout to the end....that would really prove something.
pressdog: True. He wins at Richmond he can just finish on the lead lap the rest of the races and win it all.
SoDamnIndy: He needs to prove it's not just luck.
SoDamnIndy: And I'm not talking shit. I love the guy.
pressdog: Agreed.
MyNameIsIRL: luck?
pressdog: the Indy thing was luck. A lot of it was luck.
MyNameIsIRL: hold the phone, guys.
SoDamnIndy: Rain and wrecks have resulted in what I consider accidental wins.
pressdog: The Iowa thing was helped by everyone else driving mental.
MyNameIsIRL: let's give the guy his due. he's getting it done.
SoDamnIndy: Look, not saying he doesn't have the mad skills.
MyNameIsIRL: he finished 7th with a pig car in Homestead, and has been in the Top 5 EVERY RACE SINCE.
pressdog: absolutely. win is a win. but there's a bit of taint there.
SoDamnIndy: I'm just saying I'd like to see him win outright
SoDamnIndy: Would be awesome.
MyNameIsIRL: he's driving in another universe right now.
SoDamnIndy: Perhaps.
pressdog: HFS. paint is being swapped in the blogcast!
MyNameIsIRL: he's using a performance enhancing brogue.
pressdog: IHJ gonna call in from race control and tell ya to simmer down.
SoDamnIndy: No, just let me throw my glove at Jeff ...
SoDamnIndy: There we go.
pressdog: You almost hit Danica instead.
MyNameIsIRL: don't make me grab your arm.
SoDamnIndy: Bitch!
MyNameIsIRL: take that sissy water bottle outta your hand
pressdog: That's just Jeff being Jeff.
SoDamnIndy: Jeff just feels pressure to win.
pressdog: Money kept walking away, and nobody walks way from Jeff.
MyNameIsIRL: You're just pissed you're being passed by a My Name Is IRL post.
pressdog: If you get high, Money, then that's a pass.
SoDamnIndy: I cant believe no one has ribbed me over the fact that my Mom's going to the race w me this weekend.
MyNameIsIRL: Dude - family is ALL good
SoDamnIndy: I ain't got no babes.
pressdog: MoneyMom, you don't mess with her, surely.
SoDamnIndy: Oh she'll be part of the coverage,, fo-sho!
MyNameIsIRL: Gene Simmons scored your babes.
pressdog: Dude. Can we leave Gene home next time they come to Iowa. Seriously.
SoDamnIndy: Not a good fit.
SoDamnIndy: It was embarrassing....
MyNameIsIRL: The horror. The horror.
SoDamnIndy: The whore, the whore...
pressdog: OK. White flag. Good luck at Richmond, Money. Make us proud.
SoDamnIndy: Will be in touch!
pressdog: I recommend the 24 oz Tecate.
SoDamnIndy: Thanks guys.
SoDamnIndy: No--they got huge Miller Lites.
SoDamnIndy: Love that.
pressdog: the Super Deuce's brew! Party on.
pressdog: We are checkered! Everybody take a cool down lap.
MyNameIsIRL: time for Patron
SoDamnIndy: Now let's go to Ashley Judd...
SoDamnIndy: NOOOO!
pressdog: stop it.
pressdog: Go Sarah!
MyNameIsIRL: good gracious
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