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Originally posted by Tim Mitchell:
After sitting on the sidelines for several years now and watching all of these races,I know if I went back at it I would only race "Fling" events when it came to big money.

I've sorely missed being at the Tenn-Tuck races.
I bet we could borrow your ride back for a weekend....

The only Big money races that I would support are The Flings, Loose Rocker and The Harrington.

Granted I was a spectator at a SFG race and it did look like everything was on the up and up. I'm a friend with a SFG winner and he never said anything negetative about Kyle or SFG to me.

I think Folk shot himself in the foot with the way it went down. I don't know him but nothing looks good about this. He has one person to blame because of it. Granted I was not there but I saw the video and it doesn't look favorably about the event and what the event director did about it.

I think it's my ten cents now!

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Originally posted by 1320racer:
Remember this is the same promoter that a few years ago stopped the race long enough to allowed Cory Gulitti to switch cars and continue racing after wrecking due to aggressive braking.

There is no defending the action of the racer nor inaction of the promoter, Sponsors, etc. PERIOD, anyone attempting to is part of the problem and the silence from all those involved on every level should tell you loud and clear what these races are all about $! There are no rules, never were at least with some promoters.

Further, anybody that’s been to these promoter’s races with their eyes wide open and their ear to the ground knows there are house cars in play, drugs are being used by some of the winningest drivers and there’s definitely cheating going on in some way and form.

Ed is a conspiracy theorist. Next he'll be claiming Alex Jones was right all along.

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Originally posted by M120:
The only Big money races that I would support are The Flings, Loose Rocker and The Harrington.

and The Numidia 150s

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Originally posted by M120:
The only Big money races that I would support are The Flings, Loose Rocker and The Harrington.

Granted I was a spectator at a SFG race and it did look like everything was on the up and up. I'm a friend with a SFG winner and he never said anything negetative about Kyle or SFG to me.

I think Folk shot himself in the foot with the way it went down. I don't know him but nothing looks good about this. He has one person to blame because of it. Granted I was not there but I saw the video and it doesn't look favorably about the event and what the event director did about it.

I think it's my ten cents now!

They all have been under the microscope so to speak. A few years ago there was talk of drug testing and polygraphs that went nowhere. Then the house car complaints that went nowhere. And then the complaints of pre entries that everyone complained about. And the constant talk of cheating that's gone nowhere. The lack of any kind of tech and now this. The list goes on and on.

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Originally posted by Bucky:

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Originally posted by Roger McGinnis:
It's not to late for a blanket party. Maybe he needs to feel some pain and leak a little. Here's the people he thanked for his 2020 Miller car. Maybe they should get some calls or callouts.

brodix
#abruzzitransmission
#enviromentaloilandrecovery
#thepullout
#lowerysautomotive
#usaracingengines
#pro1
#Golithium
#thorp
#gulitti
#doingitforJJ
#APD
#Americanracecars

You aren't wrong.
And like someone else mentioned, where is his old man after this happened?
And for the DRR member who supposedly defended this, I don't know the details.....but this defending does not match what I have thought about this member. I know they are friends, and he is also the father of a successful young drag racer. I would like to think that my response as the father of a young (and successful in his own right) drag racer would be completely different. There is no obligation to damn a friends son. But good God don't defend it.

So since my product name has now been brought into this, I guess I will respond. First off this was mentioned as being from 2020, its now late 2021 and the recent events will in fact have an effect on the product support given. I watched this guy grow up at my local track and he is or was one of the best drivers out there. All he needed was the opportunity to show it. Sure, I have given him product for his cars, but if you think that will continue after this you are sorely mistaken. I saw it on mmtv like many others and soon as it happened i sat in disbelief as my phone blew up with texts. I dont agree in the least with what he did or how it was handled by the promoter. I wasnt there, dont know what was said, but I dont think he should have been racing the rest of the weekend. JMHO of course. As far as “where was his dad?” Hunter is 26 years old, he owns his own racing equipment and his dad supplies and finances none of it. 26 is a grown man, leave his dad out of it. There are a lot of quality companies and names in those hashtags, I guarantee you MOST do not condone the actions he pulled in the shut down area or on social media afterwards.

Steven, you said that most of the companies DO NOT condone his actions?

Really?

Stephen can’t speak for anyone but himself. They’ve had ample opportunity to denounce and disassociate themselves and they’ve been silent, done NOTHING.

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Originally posted by 1320racer:
Stephen can’t speak for anyone but himself. They’ve had ample opportunity to denounce and disassociate themselves and they’ve been silent, done NOTHING.

I was hoping it is a typo in Stevens post.....

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Originally posted by 1320racer:
Stephen can’t speak for anyone but himself. They’ve had ample opportunity to denounce and disassociate themselves and they’ve been silent, done NOTHING.

Ed, you are correct. I said Most, because I know the character and quality of people that are listed there. Obviously I cant say all because we all know that isnt true. I know a few on that list dont do social media or internet forums but are not happy with getting their name drug into this.

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Originally posted by "The Bender":

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Originally posted by 1320racer:
Stephen can’t speak for anyone but himself. They’ve had ample opportunity to denounce and disassociate themselves and they’ve been silent, done NOTHING.

I was hoping it is a typo in Stevens post.....

Not a typo. I would be incorrect saying all.

Stephen, the truth is you don’t know the character and quality of the people listed. Their silence tells me all I need to know.

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Originally posted by 1320racer:

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Originally posted by M120:
The only Big money races that I would support are The Flings, Loose Rocker and The Harrington.

and The Numidia 150s

True as well!

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Originally posted by 1320racer:
Stephen, the truth is you don’t know the character and quality of the people listed. Their silence tells me all I need to know.

I'm sure there will be a lot more fallout from this in the coming days.

I’m not so sure

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Hunter is 26 years old

Point taken. I took him as younger, considering everything.

One of the companies mentioned was a one time deal on a pair of slicks back in 2019. I can assure you he is a stand up guy in the racing community and does not condone these actions. This guilty by association crap is getting old. If this keeps up businesses will be reluctant to help out anyone fearing the sponsorship or helping hand will come back to bit them.There is no crystal ball to know how someone will act or react in the future. Heck, I guess I should feel bad about the OJ Simpson jersey my parents bought me for Christmas one year back in the 70's.

Those companies who have supported him in the past will probably not continue in the future. Even if they have not spoken up since the deal. Also it is the weekend and those sponsors will probably be talking about it on Monday at work. I guarantee you it will be considered when it comes time to renew sponsorship.

I think he should be banned for life for intentionally trying to run into someone. If he was banned for life then the sponsors is a moot point because he would no longer race.

While some may say nothing will be done it is not over yet. May be right but fat lady has not sung yet.

As far as I am concerned it is not a whole lot of difference if he pulled a gun and shot at someone or tried to hit them at 150 MPH with a 2000 Lbs missile. Should not be tolerated at all.

Or is it like if you are famous does not matter?

Skip reading reply's/ Few saying he is a kid and made a mistake. First if he is man enough to race in big cars and cash big checks he is old enough to be held accountable for his action. This just a kid shyt is like letting a robber go who shot someone while robbing them because he was only 14. If you want to act like big man then you get same punishment as big man.

Now if he is democrat its all good and not his fault. Same mentality as just a kid.