Racer in a Strange Land
Blog URL http://racerinastrangeland.blogspot.com
Located London, Ontario Canada
Tags motorsports, mixed martial arts, science fiction, performance, atheism, religion, mma, racing, automotive
Budding stockcar racer, Motorsports Enthusiast, MMA fan, Sci-fi Fan, Performance Parts Specialist, Atheism, general commentary.
Latest Blog Posts
- I Hate American Family Values on Nov 10, 2009
By which I mean Christian values. And I guess Canadian ones too, to a (much, much) lesser extent?Every time I read or watch something inspiring from the atheist community, or for that matter any logical, free-thinking sect of society, I think that m...
- The Track is Not the Problem--The Goddamn Restrictor Plate Is on Nov 7, 2009
I believe I spoke about how they've ruined Nationwide already... How about plate racing?In the late 80s, Bobby Allison had an insane wreck at Talladega, taking out part of the catch fence and nearly killing people in the crowd, upside down in pieces.
- I Hate Talladega on Nov 4, 2009
I was all set to write a five page-long diatribe about how completely fucked racing at Talladega is, and how completely wrong NASCAR is, and how completely stupid fans are that find this exciting or "good racing."I've done it many times before, on ma...
- V - Another show Republicans can call "Left Wing Propaganda" on Nov 4, 2009
(minor spoilers!)Watched the premiere of "V" last night with Tara. Pleasantly surprised--excellent production values, a pretty big-time cast, and damn good special effects. And I Elizabeth Mitchell.In general it felt a little rushed to me, and many...
- The Car of Tomorrow is a Complete Failure on Oct 31, 2009
I Don't know where to even begin on the so-called "Sprint" Cup. I can objectively comment on the season as I normally do, discussing driver this and team that, but when it comes right down to it, the racing sucks. The tracks have something to do wi...
- Fix the Nationwide Series! Remember Junior vs Kenseth? on Oct 28, 2009
Kyle Busch looks like a definite lock for the championship this season--and even if he does somehow fail in a blaze of glory, it'll just be Cousin Carl picking up the trophy again anyway.Remember the old Busch series? Remember it in the 90s? That was...
- Johnson Dominates the Chase? Then Change the Chase. on Oct 25, 2009
David Caraviello had a good point on NASCAR.com the other day... Everyone bitches and whines about Jimmie Johnson "always winning" and "dominating." Problem is, Johnson hasn't dominated this season, at all. Tony Stewart did. What Johson's done is...
