Shout Thread - Page 25 - Auto Racing Forum

GMLRacing72 · 08-16-2009, 10:08 AM

Happy Birthday Mike Bernard!

Happy Birthday Brian Ott!

HOTRODDAVE · 08-17-2009, 06:10 AM

Happy Birthday Dan aka 91 Crew Chief

HOTRODDAVE · 08-20-2009, 05:36 AM

Happy Birthday gogogirl & kking

Stockcar19 · 08-20-2009, 09:14 AM

We just lost another racer yesturday. Sonny Steir #32 Beacon Hill. For those of us who knew him and raced with will miss him. Our prayers to his family. Here what was in the Pueblo paper.

Jerald Dean "Sonny" Steir

June 23, 1944 to Aug. 19, 2009. Sonny devoted his life to his children, Tammy Steir-Orcutt (James Bowen), Raelene Steir (Mike Crane), Chantell Steir-Williams (Chuck) and Austin Steir. Sonny also loved all of his grandchildren, Nathan Fenwick, Sonny Steir, Jeremy Cordova, Joey Orcutt, Jarrod Orcutt, Michael Crane and Brady Crane. He also loved his "other" daughter, Dawnee Anaya and "other" granddaughter, Taylor Anaya. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one daughter, Raelene. Sonny loved the entire Sartor family, especially his former father-in-law, Raymond A. Sartor Sr. Sonny began his dream of “stock car” racing at the age of 16 and continued that dream until the age of 50. He was known as #32 at Beacon Hill Speedway and at Colorado Springs International Speedway. He will be greatly missed by all of his loyal fans, racing competitors, pit crew members and his supportive family. Sonny fought his battle with Alzheimer’s with outstanding courage for the last nine years. His wishes were to have no service, but his daughters would like to invite friends and family to a celebration of his life at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at the home of Tammy and Jim, 2208 Acero Ave.

earlbowden · 08-24-2009, 11:20 AM

Who, exactly, is in charge of waving the green flag? I know there's an experienced person at the start/finish line watching the vehicles as they come to the line in corner 4, wanting all of them to stay in postion. This Saturday a guy sitting near me was on his radio listening to the "track" channel, and he said twice, I think, that flagstand start decision was overruled. Once to let the cars go when someone obviously "jumped" the line in corner 4, and the flag stand did NOT vigorously wave the green flag up and down, but slowly, parallel to the ground. The second time was the other way around - the flagstand waved the green flag up and down vigorously, liking the positioning the cars leaving corner 4, but someone on the radio overruled the green flag and called for the yellow light and a restart.

Shouldn't one person be in charge of this, and their calls not be superceeded by someone else? If the person/group that is overruling start calls from the flagstand, then maybe replace the person in the flagstand? Find someone who make the start calls that you like, and leave them alone.

terry · 08-24-2009, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earlbowden

Who, exactly, is in charge of waving the green flag? I know there's an experienced person at the start/finish line watching the vehicles as they come to the line in corner 4, wanting all of them to stay in postion. This Saturday a guy sitting near me was on his radio listening to the "track" channel, and he said twice, I think, that flagstand start decision was overruled. Once to let the cars go when someone obviously "jumped" the line in corner 4, and the flag stand did NOT vigorously wave the green flag up and down, but slowly, parallel to the ground. The second time was the other way around - the flagstand waved the green flag up and down vigorously, liking the positioning the cars leaving corner 4, but someone on the radio overruled the green flag and called for the yellow light and a restart.

Shouldn't one person be in charge of this, and their calls not be superceeded by someone else? If the person/group that is overruling start calls from the flagstand, then maybe replace the person in the flagstand? Find someone who make the start calls that you like, and leave them alone.

Really, the flagmen are in charge of nothing. They are part of the team of officials and the final call comes from the head official in the pit tower.

earlbowden · 08-24-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terry

Really, the flagmen are in charge of nothing. They are part of the team of officials and the final call comes from the head official in the pit tower.

Thanks Terry. I like the team concept, but why would a viewpoint from behind a long double line of cars have precedence over the best view - the flagstand?

terry · 08-25-2009, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earlbowden

Thanks Terry. I like the team concept, but why would a viewpoint from behind a long double line of cars have precedence over the best view - the flagstand?

Good question.

Stockcar19 · 08-27-2009, 06:58 AM

Be Sure to read Scene 3
Quite interesting.

SCENE 1.

This is a new one.

People sure stay busy trying to cheat us, don't they?

A friend went to the local gym and placed his belongings in the locker.
After the workout and a shower, he came out, saw the locker open, and thought to himself, 'Funny, I thought I locked the locker.

Hmm, 'He dressed and just flipped the wallet to make sure all was in order.

Everything looked okay - all cards were in place.

A few weeks later his credit card bill came - a whooping bill of $14,000!

He called the credit card company and started yelling at them, saying that he did not make the transactions.

Customer care personnel verified that there was no Mistake in the system and asked if his card had been stolen.

'No,' he said, but then took out his wallet, pulled out the credit card, and yep - you guessed it - a switch had been made.

An expired similar credit card from the same bank was in the wallet.

The thief broke into his locker at the gym and switched cards.

Verdict:
The credit card issuer said since he did not report the card missing earlier, he would have to pay the amount owed to them.

How much did he have to pay for items he did not buy?

$9,000!

Why were there no calls made to verify the amount swiped?

Small amounts rarely trigger a 'warning bell' with some credit card companies.

It just so happens that all the small amounts added up to big one!

SCENE 2.

A man at a local restaurant paid for his meal with his credit card.

The bill for the meal came, he signed it,and the waitress
folded the receipt and passed the credit card along.

Usually, he would just take it and place it in his wallet or pocket. Funny enough, though, he actually took a look at the card and, lo and behold, it was the expired card of another person.

He called the waitress and she looked perplexed.

She took it back, apologized, and hurried back to the counter under the watchful eye of the man.

All the waitress did while walking to the counter was wave the wrong expired card to the counter cashier, and the counter cashier immediately looked down and took out the real card.

No exchange of words --- nothing! She took it and came back to the man with an apology.

Verdict:

Make sure the credit cards in yo ur wallet are yours.

Check the name on the card every time you sign for something and/or the card is taken away for even a short period of time.

Many people just take back the credit card without even looking at it, 'assuming' that it has to be theirs.

FOR YOUR OWN SAKE, DEVELOP THE HABIT OF CHECKING YOUR CREDIT CARD EACH TIME IT IS RETURNED TO YOU AFTER A TRANSACTION!

SCENE 3:

Yesterday I went into a pizza restaurant to pick up an order that I had called in.

I paid by using my Visa Check Card which, of course, is linked directly to my checking account.

The young man behind the counter took my card, swiped it, then laid it on the counter as he waited for the approval, which is pretty standard
procedure.

While he waited, he picked up his cell phone and started dialing.

I noticed the phone because it is the same model I have, but nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Then I heard a click that sounded like my phone sounds when I take a picture.

He then gave me back my card but kept the phone in his hand as if he was still pressing buttons.

Meanwhile, I'm thinking: I wonder what he is taking a picture of, oblivious to what was really going on.

It then dawned on me: the only thing there was my credit card, so now I'm paying close attention to what he is doing.

He set his phone on the counter, leaving it open.

About five seconds later, I heard the chime that tells you that the picture has been saved.

Now I'm standing there struggling with the fact that this boy just took a picture of my credit card..

Yes, he played it off well, because had we not had the same kind of phone, I probably wou ld never have known what happened.

Needless to say, I immediately canceled that card as I was walking out of the pizza parlor.

All I am saying is, be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Whenever you are using your credit card take caution and don't be careless.

Notice who is standing near you and what they are doing when you use your card.

Be aware of phones, because many have a camera phone these days.

LET'S GET THE WORD OUT!
JUST BE AWARE

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HOTRODDAVE · 09-01-2009, 06:31 AM

Happy Birthday RACEMAN

RowdyBriggs · 09-01-2009, 07:45 AM

Happy Birthday GMC Towman aka Kurt "Mr Excitement" Weyand, #33 Bus driver

DCR · 09-01-2009, 04:01 PM

Happy Birthday Mike! aka: Raceman

HOTRODDAVE · 09-02-2009, 05:30 AM

Happy Birthday TNT RACING, spedetiregirl, Magoo99

RACE4FUN · 09-02-2009, 06:20 AM

Happy Birthday Speedytiregirl..... Have a great day

pittbull · 09-02-2009, 06:25 PM

you know I think that the officials try to keep the better driver down by messing with them all the time ex(bruce,big al, happy) just my opinion and just another observation let happy drive and if the guys in the trucks want to beat the **** out of equipment let them that what people come to see just my opinion

08-16-2009, 10:08 AM	#361
GMLRacing72 Bar Stool Racing Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Johnstown, CO Posts: 105 Rep Power: 303	Happy Birthday Mike Bernard! Happy Birthday Brian Ott! __________________ Wendi ~ 72s BCS ~ 27s CNS 2009 Big Country Speedway Sportsman Champion Last edited by GMLRacing72; 08-16-2009 at 10:13 AM.

08-17-2009, 06:10 AM	#362
HOTRODDAVE Hall of Fame Member (double platinum level) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Englewood Posts: 3,198 Rep Power: 832	Happy Birthday Dan aka 91 Crew Chief __________________ In memory of Jim Coffey, James Matlock, Junior Reeder, Harvey Webb Sr, Lucky Beickman, Dale Deter, Dick Gastineau, RIP my fellow racers, RIP Mom

08-20-2009, 05:36 AM	#363
HOTRODDAVE Hall of Fame Member (double platinum level) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Englewood Posts: 3,198 Rep Power: 832	Happy Birthday gogogirl & kking __________________ In memory of Jim Coffey, James Matlock, Junior Reeder, Harvey Webb Sr, Lucky Beickman, Dale Deter, Dick Gastineau, RIP my fellow racers, RIP Mom

08-24-2009, 11:20 AM	#365
earlbowden Bar Stool Racing Veteran Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Broomfield Age: 52 Posts: 120 Rep Power: 577	Green flag??? Who, exactly, is in charge of waving the green flag? I know there's an experienced person at the start/finish line watching the vehicles as they come to the line in corner 4, wanting all of them to stay in postion. This Saturday a guy sitting near me was on his radio listening to the "track" channel, and he said twice, I think, that flagstand start decision was overruled. Once to let the cars go when someone obviously "jumped" the line in corner 4, and the flag stand did NOT vigorously wave the green flag up and down, but slowly, parallel to the ground. The second time was the other way around - the flagstand waved the green flag up and down vigorously, liking the positioning the cars leaving corner 4, but someone on the radio overruled the green flag and called for the yellow light and a restart. Shouldn't one person be in charge of this, and their calls not be superceeded by someone else? If the person/group that is overruling start calls from the flagstand, then maybe replace the person in the flagstand? Find someone who make the start calls that you like, and leave them alone. __________________ earlbowden

08-27-2009, 06:58 AM	#369
Stockcar19 PIT-PASS Membership Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Longmont, Colorado Age: 64 Posts: 1,350 Rep Power: 615	Just be aware!! Be Sure to read Scene 3 Quite interesting. SCENE 1. This is a new one. People sure stay busy trying to cheat us, don't they? A friend went to the local gym and placed his belongings in the locker. After the workout and a shower, he came out, saw the locker open, and thought to himself, 'Funny, I thought I locked the locker. Hmm, 'He dressed and just flipped the wallet to make sure all was in order. Everything looked okay - all cards were in place. A few weeks later his credit card bill came - a whooping bill of $14,000! He called the credit card company and started yelling at them, saying that he did not make the transactions. Customer care personnel verified that there was no Mistake in the system and asked if his card had been stolen. 'No,' he said, but then took out his wallet, pulled out the credit card, and yep - you guessed it - a switch had been made. An expired similar credit card from the same bank was in the wallet. The thief broke into his locker at the gym and switched cards. Verdict: The credit card issuer said since he did not report the card missing earlier, he would have to pay the amount owed to them. How much did he have to pay for items he did not buy? $9,000! Why were there no calls made to verify the amount swiped? Small amounts rarely trigger a 'warning bell' with some credit card companies. It just so happens that all the small amounts added up to big one! SCENE 2. A man at a local restaurant paid for his meal with his credit card. The bill for the meal came, he signed it,and the waitress folded the receipt and passed the credit card along. Usually, he would just take it and place it in his wallet or pocket. Funny enough, though, he actually took a look at the card and, lo and behold, it was the expired card of another person. He called the waitress and she looked perplexed. She took it back, apologized, and hurried back to the counter under the watchful eye of the man. All the waitress did while walking to the counter was wave the wrong expired card to the counter cashier, and the counter cashier immediately looked down and took out the real card. No exchange of words --- nothing! She took it and came back to the man with an apology. Verdict: Make sure the credit cards in yo ur wallet are yours. Check the name on the card every time you sign for something and/or the card is taken away for even a short period of time. Many people just take back the credit card without even looking at it, 'assuming' that it has to be theirs. FOR YOUR OWN SAKE, DEVELOP THE HABIT OF CHECKING YOUR CREDIT CARD EACH TIME IT IS RETURNED TO YOU AFTER A TRANSACTION! SCENE 3: Yesterday I went into a pizza restaurant to pick up an order that I had called in. I paid by using my Visa Check Card which, of course, is linked directly to my checking account. The young man behind the counter took my card, swiped it, then laid it on the counter as he waited for the approval, which is pretty standard procedure. While he waited, he picked up his cell phone and started dialing. I noticed the phone because it is the same model I have, but nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Then I heard a click that sounded like my phone sounds when I take a picture. He then gave me back my card but kept the phone in his hand as if he was still pressing buttons. Meanwhile, I'm thinking: I wonder what he is taking a picture of, oblivious to what was really going on. It then dawned on me: the only thing there was my credit card, so now I'm paying close attention to what he is doing. He set his phone on the counter, leaving it open. About five seconds later, I heard the chime that tells you that the picture has been saved. Now I'm standing there struggling with the fact that this boy just took a picture of my credit card.. Yes, he played it off well, because had we not had the same kind of phone, I probably wou ld never have known what happened. Needless to say, I immediately canceled that card as I was walking out of the pizza parlor. All I am saying is, be aware of your surroundings at all times. Whenever you are using your credit card take caution and don't be careless. Notice who is standing near you and what they are doing when you use your card. Be aware of phones, because many have a camera phone these days. LET'S GET THE WORD OUT! JUST BE AWARE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

08-20-2009, 09:14 AM	#364
Stockcar19 PIT-PASS Membership Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Longmont, Colorado Age: 64 Posts: 1,350 Rep Power: 615	We just lost another racer yesturday. Sonny Steir #32 Beacon Hill. For those of us who knew him and raced with will miss him. Our prayers to his family. Here what was in the Pueblo paper. Jerald Dean "Sonny" Steir June 23, 1944 to Aug. 19, 2009. Sonny devoted his life to his children, Tammy Steir-Orcutt (James Bowen), Raelene Steir (Mike Crane), Chantell Steir-Williams (Chuck) and Austin Steir. Sonny also loved all of his grandchildren, Nathan Fenwick, Sonny Steir, Jeremy Cordova, Joey Orcutt, Jarrod Orcutt, Michael Crane and Brady Crane. He also loved his "other" daughter, Dawnee Anaya and "other" granddaughter, Taylor Anaya. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one daughter, Raelene. Sonny loved the entire Sartor family, especially his former father-in-law, Raymond A. Sartor Sr. Sonny began his dream of “stock car” racing at the age of 16 and continued that dream until the age of 50. He was known as #32 at Beacon Hill Speedway and at Colorado Springs International Speedway. He will be greatly missed by all of his loyal fans, racing competitors, pit crew members and his supportive family. Sonny fought his battle with Alzheimer’s with outstanding courage for the last nine years. His wishes were to have no service, but his daughters would like to invite friends and family to a celebration of his life at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at the home of Tammy and Jim, 2208 Acero Ave.

09-01-2009, 06:31 AM	#370
HOTRODDAVE Hall of Fame Member (double platinum level) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Englewood Posts: 3,198 Rep Power: 832	Happy Birthday RACEMAN __________________ In memory of Jim Coffey, James Matlock, Junior Reeder, Harvey Webb Sr, Lucky Beickman, Dale Deter, Dick Gastineau, RIP my fellow racers, RIP Mom

09-01-2009, 07:45 AM	#371
RowdyBriggs Hall of Fame Member (platinum level) Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 32 Posts: 1,146 Rep Power: 343	Happy Birthday GMC Towman aka Kurt "Mr Excitement" Weyand, #33 Bus driver

09-01-2009, 04:01 PM	#372
DCR Hall of Fame Member (platinum level) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cheyenne, WY Age: 55 Posts: 1,861 Rep Power: 566	Happy Birthday Mike! aka: Raceman __________________ Dennis Ritts WARC Lifetime Member Former Head Flagman/Track Official For Many Local Tracks JDP MOTORSPORTS Driver: John-David Car Owner: Peggy & Dennis Transport Driver: Dennis Engine Guy: Uncle Brian 2013 SPONSORS Scott's Used Parts NAPA of Cheyenne Tom the Tireman KSID Radio - Sidney, NE

09-02-2009, 05:30 AM	#373
HOTRODDAVE Hall of Fame Member (double platinum level) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Englewood Posts: 3,198 Rep Power: 832	Happy Birthday TNT RACING, spedetiregirl, Magoo99 __________________ In memory of Jim Coffey, James Matlock, Junior Reeder, Harvey Webb Sr, Lucky Beickman, Dale Deter, Dick Gastineau, RIP my fellow racers, RIP Mom

09-02-2009, 06:20 AM	#374
RACE4FUN Hall of Fame Member (platinum level) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: denver Age: 42 Posts: 1,018 Rep Power: 669	Happy Birthday Speedytiregirl..... Have a great day __________________

09-02-2009, 06:25 PM	#375
pittbull Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	you know I think that the officials try to keep the better driver down by messing with them all the time ex(bruce,big al, happy) just my opinion and just another observation let happy drive and if the guys in the trucks want to beat the **** out of equipment let them that what people come to see just my opinion

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