Should we call it "The Don-less"?

[Edm]

I've known Don since the early days at the Gate... Sure he pissed some people off and some pissed him off... big deal, some people can't move on and will talk crap forever...

Don has most likely forgot more about racing and tracks than others will ever know. His going to Columbia was a suicide move for sure... great track with a history of issues... one man can't undo in one year what has taken MANY years to develop. Hopefully Day can pull something out of his bag of tricks (oops, no pun intended Day).

Back to Don... he's a tough ole bird... anyone that really knows him surly knows some puns thrown his way will be received as thrown... Don can handle his own... been around the block a time or two (or several thousands).
Where ever Don lands, someone will benefit from years of experience.

Get off your knees son!

[backdoorbob]

Boneman I can not beleive you would say that about Don Nerone!! And just to think that i was cheering for you the other night at the Bitlo 25 lap Mini-stock race when you were running againt David russel

[Jane]

All joking and kidding put aside, Don Nerone knows more about Florida Short Track racing than most anyone else I know. If you had been at the BLAST FROM THE PAST at Columbia, you would have seen that also. Don would be the first to tell anyone and everyone, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TRACK and he does mean just that. He has alot of knowledge in him about Florida's short track racing history and I enjoy listening to him tell the tales.

Just like anyone else in racing, Don is respected and disliked but the man knows racing and knows the history of racing. He has this book he made when he ran his series before it became Hooter's Cup which is absolutely the most awesome book I have ever seen in racing. He showed it to me either last year or the year before at the Governor's Cup at New Smyrna. That book is priceless just as Don's knowledge is priceless.

I understand Rex's joke and that some would jump for joy to see the race named "The Don Less" race but the man has my respect and always will have. Sure he has made mistakes, so have we all, but he always did what he thought was best for racing and that is all anyone can do.

[Boneman]

Hey! I didn't do it! I finally remembered who came up with it. To protect his identity, I'll say his name in code. "Odd-tay Ickcreary-may".

He feeds me all the funny lines.

[Edm]

Hey! I didn't do it! I finally remembered who came up with it. To protect his identity, I'll say his name in code. "Odd-tay Ickcreary-may".

He feeds me all the funny lines.

You're a rat.

[Osmosis Jones]

Typical......tsk tsk.....

When you feel the sting of the front wheels of the bus...

...it's always best to reach out and yank someone else under there with you before that double axle in the back gets to you.


I feel terrible for that Odd-tay Ickcreary-may guy.....probably just some poor innocent computer geek with a pocket protector and horn-rimmed glasses. Probably got beat up a lot on the way home from the bustop.....poor little fella.....

In other news....I'm still a little confused about Jane's true feelings for the Don.
Does she really like him? I just couldn't get a good read from any of those four posts.

The Sarcastically Biting,
OdoilikedonJay

[flraceguy]

When you feel the sting of the front wheels of the bus...

...it's always best to reach out and yank someone else under there with you before that double axle in the back gets to you.


I feel terrible for that Odd-tay Ickcreary-may guy.....probably just some poor innocent computer geek with a pocket protector and horn-rimmed glasses. Probably got beat up a lot on the way home from the bustop.....poor little fella.....

In other news....I'm still a little confused about Jane's true feelings for the Don.
Does she really like him? I just couldn't get a good read from any of those four posts.

The Sarcastically Biting,
OdoilikedonJay

Geesh and to think I am not the only one to remember to try and grab as the first set of wheels are crushing my wee little head down hard... The problem is after the bus gets you time and again, your arms seem to be shorter and shorter... LOL..

Hmmmm I hate to say it, but that poor bastard of a dude probably has some geeky looking curly hairdo too... that matches that "I got the Crap kicked out of me" look...

ROFLMAO...

Ahh the life of a Karnacian as he gets pummeled...

[Old Sunshine Fan]

Get off your knees son!

Hey, thanks for the SON part..

I've made it this far in life without having to kiss up to anyone... not gonna start now...I just tell it like I see it - even when it hurts.

It really looks like you have some itch with Don.... wonder if you ever dealt with him directly regarding same.

See you Sat..... (I hear Don's gonna be there!)

[RSB]

That's funny, right there!

"Dealing" with Don? Impossible! He doesn't shut up long enough to listen! He knows everything.

[Edm]

It really looks like you have some itch with Don..

I can't think of anything that I have ever posted that would tell you that. Your mom always told you that you would go blind if you didn't stop..............

like this Odd-tay Ickcreary-may guy. I hear he cheats and has bad body odor.

[Old Sunshine Fan]

Your mom always told you that you would go blind if you didn't stop..............

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Wrong again BUCKO... it wasn't Mom, it was me Dad that said that (rest his soul - I'm just glad he passed away before his seeing-eye dog did)

[Nickel and Dime]

Does 18 cars mean anything?

I’m noticing that the positive posts on this subject are from people that do not appear to have not raced for Don. Try being a driver at his track and not being one of the chosen few. There is a reason he only had 18 cars in the pits.

[Ray F]

Don Less

The Crash-A-Rama was a good show a few years back, but hasn't been that good the last few years. Maybe a change is needed to get it back to what it use to be. Like the saying goes, Out with the old and in with the new. Nothing against Don, he did a good job as far as coming up with all the crazy sh-t for the crash-a-rama, but it's time to let someone else improve on it. It's off to a great start by getting rid of Chuck. Ray #62

[Jane]

To answer a few questions, yes, I do really like Don and have alot of respect for the man. And yes, I have always heard good things and bad things about Don but I decided long ago to judge for myself a person. I know he is stubborn, does things his way, and sometimes alittle old fashion, but I still like him and respect him. And yes, he can talk about the good old days til the cows come home but for me, I like hearing those tales because I was not here then.

And like nickle and dime said, I think every track has a few "favorites" no matter what. I know they say they don't but in a way they do but that is just how it is. No, I have never raced for Don but I have worked with Don. And yes, Chuck can drive you nuts but then again, there are alot of people who can drive us nuts. Right now my kids are driving me nuts.

By no way am I putting down Crash-A-Rama or who puts it on. I am sure this one will be a success as the winter ones do better anyway because it is cooler and the fans don't melt to the stands. Believe me, I have sold my fair share of beer at Crash-A-Ramas and frozen my hands off and have wanted to jump in the ice water from being so hot. Fans love Crash-A-Rama and you never know who will be running it. One year Jay Middleton ran one and won and no one does a backwards race better than Butch Pierce. And when Lee Faulk lived in Florida, he use to come and bring his wife who loved Crash-A-Ramas.

But hopefully I answered a few questions that were asked and I am sure that everyone will have a ball on the 27th.

[Old Sunshine Fan]

I’m noticing that the positive posts on this subject are from people that do not appear to have not raced for Don.

HUH? I got dizzy when I read that...

Hey Jane... those old time stories are great... I'll listen to them any day of the week... hate to admit it but I can remember some of the times/situations when he mentions them. I never said he can't be an ass at times... but not too many of us can walk on water either... (well, a few of the KARNACIANS might be able to).
NOTE TO EDM: Can I just continue until I need glasses and then I promise to stop?