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Originally Posted by novanutcase
My .02!
I've never spoken to Chris Fesler for any length of time so I'll refrain from commenting on him as it wouldn't be fair. I have spoken to Kenny and Travis on many occasions and they are both VERY passionate about our hobby!
Do I think it was unfair that Troy got extra time? Before I answer that question, maybe we should wonder if ANYTHING is truly fair! Those that have paid their dues in any sort of event will always be granted extra perks because of their stature in that particular arena. That's why they call it "paying your dues". I wonder if Troy, in his earlier years ever ran into this situation? I would bet that he did but he had to suck it up and move on.
I feel that he has earned the accomodation he was afforded. What bothers me is that a lot of this hostility is being focused on RRBT when it should be pointed at GG and the way they interpreted the rules but at the end of the day it comes down to this. It's there sandbox and if you want play in it you have to play with whatever rules they deem are fair!
Does it suck that you had to stress out and rush to get your car up and running while they were working on theirs( and I'm sure stressing out just as much as you guys)? Sure does but anyone that is coming up in any industry has the same uphill battle when it comes to having to try and squeeze in and take some of the market share away from the big boys along with them having the upper hand due to already being there and having the confidence of the people that can get you where you want to go.
John
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Well said John. I did in fact talk at length with Chris Fesler and can say that in my opinion anything he and his team said come from that same passion for what they do. Some just express opinions more PC than others. I would caution forming long lasting opinions based on this weekend. Everyone had a lot of time and money invested and emotions run high. I think all involved are good shops and people. Let's move on. Some times the sweetest victories come when you have overcome what looks like favoritism. I know if Kenny, Chris, Jeff, Frank and so on go for SMOY again, they will all step up there game. When that happens, lookout. It will be something to see.
Later,