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Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: Geezer] #1285986 08/16/12 11:58 AM 08/16/12 11:58 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	I wouldnt mind Gary Scelzi(sp) but he would add some humor and knowledge and he's not working(that I know of)

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1285987 08/16/12 01:13 PM 08/16/12 01:13 PM
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Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music! G Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,640 in a cattle trailer down by th...	For real color commentary they should put Bob Glidden in there with Dunn. "Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind" '92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion. '74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost coming soon! 2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: Guitar Jones] #1285988 08/16/12 01:46 PM 08/16/12 01:46 PM
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70blackfish master 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,152 SO. CAL.	or big daddy would be good to add to the mix. He and mike dunn could talk old and older times. the espn show focuses to much on Top fuel and the Force team, way to much force!

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: 70blackfish] #1285989 08/16/12 02:02 PM 08/16/12 02:02 PM
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Steve1118 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,763 Walton's Mountain, Pa	Big Daddy is my all time hero. However, he may be a tad too opinionated for the NHRA sheriffs....not real politically correct. "Old age and treachery trumps youth and enthusiasm, every time!" East Central Director / Chrysler Power Magazine www.reasbeckracing.webs.com

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: 70blackfish] #1285990 08/16/12 03:00 PM 08/16/12 03:00 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: or big daddy would be good to add to the mix. He and mike dunn could talk old and older times. the espn show focuses to much on Top fuel and the Force team, way to much force! They should call it the John Force show... even if all 4 cars lose they still will manage to interview one of them... mostly John or Courtney

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1285991 08/16/12 03:02 PM 08/16/12 03:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,640 in a cattle trailer down by th... G Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music!
Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music! G Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,640 in a cattle trailer down by th...	Quote: Quote: or big daddy would be good to add to the mix. He and mike dunn could talk old and older times. the espn show focuses to much on Top fuel and the Force team, way to much force! They should call it the John Force show... even if all 4 cars lose they still will manage to interview one of them... mostly John or Courtney That's why they need a non fuel guy!! "Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind" '92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion. '74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost coming soon! 2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: Guitar Jones] #1285992 08/16/12 03:22 PM 08/16/12 03:22 PM
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pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,174 PA.	I hate to see anyone get fired to but I have been wishing for him to get canned for years. I always wondered who he knew, was related to, or what boys club he belonged to. He should have NEVER been given that job in the first place. We were spoiled years ago when Diamond P did the race coverage. I still watch and enjoy every minute of NHRA drag racing but I am looking forward to see what the 2013 season will bring. 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: pittsburghracer] #1285993 08/16/12 07:48 PM 08/16/12 07:48 PM
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11secdart master 1 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,977 new jersey usa	Thank goodness, he was awful ! now if they would just realize that theres more to drag racing than John Force, even if thats pretty much all the NHRA has left, that and a big bar tab. 68 Dart 410 / 904 92 D150 original owner 21 Ram 1500 Quad Cab, Big Horn , Hemi ,4x4 23 Audi Q5 16 Honda HRV

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: 11secdart] #1285994 08/16/12 08:48 PM 08/16/12 08:48 PM
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CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	I'm thinking that next year they will have WJ in the booth during P/S. I believe the GA/EE spat will replace all the Force interviews. If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: 340Cuda] #1285995 08/16/12 09:30 PM 08/16/12 09:30 PM
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71pettyblue super stock 7 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 727 Falcon, CO	Quote: Dave Rieff would be my pick. I talked to Dave at the Mile-High Nationals and commended him for his work with the Lucas Oil Series. Although I liked Marty Reid, I think Dave Rieff has an greater chance of taking over for Paul Page. Tony Retired Mopar Enthusiast

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: 71pettyblue] #1285996 08/16/12 10:28 PM 08/16/12 10:28 PM
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cgall top fuel C Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,475 SW Ohio	Page and Reid are full-time salaried workers for the network. When they are not doing a race, they are doing a hot-dog eating contest or some other drivel. The others are part-time, none of them will be the play caller guy unless they take a full-time job. The article said that Reid would probably get the NHRA job back. When he did NHRA years ago he was panned terribly by the internet message boards. Just goes to show you how good Steve E. was back in the TNN days.

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1285997 08/16/12 10:57 PM 08/16/12 10:57 PM
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Kiddart pro stock K Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,550 Michigan	Sczelzy is working. his family owns a truck box company that supplies aftermarket truck beds for 2500 series and up utility trucks. thats one of the reasons he left dragracing according to the interview I saw on espn the year he anounced retirement. it sure would be great to see him in the booth. Thank you Kiddart

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: Kiddart] #1285998 08/16/12 11:52 PM 08/16/12 11:52 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: Sczelzy is working. his family owns a truck box company that supplies aftermarket truck beds for 2500 series and up utility trucks. thats one of the reasons he left dragracing according to the interview I saw on espn the year he anounced retirement. it sure would be great to see him in the booth. I knew the family had a business but I thought he retired to be with his family... thats all I heard thanks

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1285999 08/17/12 11:54 AM 08/17/12 11:54 AM
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Rhinodart Rhinotruck Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,545 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy	Scelzi's truck bed business is going gangbusters, that is the reason he quit racing, I would love to see him back in a car! I always enjoyed Marty and hope he indeed will be back in the booth! The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it. JB Rhinehart, Realist A-Body's RULE!

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: cudadoug] #1286000 08/17/12 05:47 PM 08/17/12 05:47 PM
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Hemi Joe enthusiast H Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 223 Ohio	In my opinion, NHRA problem of lack of spectators, was not because of Paul Page, although I felt he did a much better job with the World Of Outlaws and Sprint Car Racing! I believe NHRA only concentrats on JOHN JOHN JOHN JOHN JOHN FORCE FORCE FORCE FORCE RACING RACING. The fans are somewhat tired of TOP FUEL / FUNNY CARS AND JOHN FORCE RACING each and every week. Many times we don't see but the 3rd or 4th round of PRO STOCK QUALIFYING. We never even get the results from the sportsmens classes and never even mention these dedicated racers, who pay their own way and do not have the high dollar sponsors. NHRA definately has some serious problems and as a Nostalgia Super Stock Racer, you get so tired of them constantly putting it to you, hopefully IHRA never goes away. HEMI JOE

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: Hemi Joe] #1286001 08/17/12 06:56 PM 08/17/12 06:56 PM
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Hitman340 mopar Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 601 Niles, Michigan	I don't understand why this took so long? Its the simple things that put a smile on your face. jeffallisonms@yahoo.com

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: cudadoug] #1286002 08/17/12 07:01 PM 08/17/12 07:01 PM
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Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	I don't see this as a "great" thing to happen.Marty Reid isn't really any better than Paul Page. Don't like to see anyone lose their job. If Dave Reiff takes over,that would be ideal.John Kernan is good too. Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

Re: GREAT news from ESPN. See ya, Paul ! ! ! [Re: Chris2581] #1286003 08/17/12 07:40 PM 08/17/12 07:40 PM
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11secdart master 1 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,977 new jersey usa	Hemi John. 68 Dart 410 / 904 92 D150 original owner 21 Ram 1500 Quad Cab, Big Horn , Hemi ,4x4 23 Audi Q5 16 Honda HRV

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