why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

Parallax · 11-20-2016, 04:59 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

This thread has drifted very far from "why I won't buy a K3."

That's odd. I hadn't noticed that until you mentioned it.

Racer X 69 · 11-20-2016, 04:59 PM

The running order will be Larson, Johnson, Logano, Harvick and Busch.

Busch pits for tires with 3 to go.

Still under caution.

Racer X 69 · 11-20-2016, 04:59 PM

Looks like the race is in overtime.

Racer X 69 · 11-20-2016, 05:03 PM

Green flag.

Johnson jumps into the lead.

White flag.

Johnson leads.

Racer X 69 · 11-20-2016, 05:04 PM

Jimmy Johnson takes the checkered, and wins not only the race, but a 7th Cup.

Congratulations to Jimmy, Chad Knaus, Rick Hendrick and the entire Hendrick Racing team.

Racer X 69 · 11-20-2016, 05:30 PM

The 2016 Championship Chase is over.

The final race running order is Johnson, Larson, Harvick, Logano, McMurray, Busch, Kenseth, Almendinger, Hamlin and McDowell.

Carl Edwards was scored 34th.

Johnson, only the 3rd driver to take 7 championships achieved the feat in less time than The King or The Intimidator. Jimmy won his first Cup at 31, this is his 41st year, covering 10 years.

Richard Petty won his first Cup in 1964 at 27 years old, his 7th in 1979 at 42 years old, covering 15 years.

Dale Earnhardt won his first Cup 1980 at 29 years old, his 7th in 1994 at 43 years old, covering 14 years.

Johnson is still running well, and young. Could he be the first to win 8 championships?

**Ex Finn.** · 11-20-2016, 06:53 PM

Stopped by at my mothers earlier today to pick up some cabbage casserole she just made... will post a picture later.

Racer X 69 · 11-20-2016, 06:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Stopped by at my mothers earlier today to pick up some cabbage casserole she just made... will post a picture later.

Cabbage Casserole.

Never heard of it.

Looked it up. Going to send a recipe to Mrs. Racer right now.

**Ex Finn.** · 11-20-2016, 07:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Cabbage Casserole.

Never heard of it.

Looked it up. Going to send a recipe to Mrs. Racer right now.

My mom made it with ground pork tenderloin. She did the grinding at her kitchen, on some weird medieval machine.

bxf · 11-20-2016, 07:31 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

My wife's maiden name was Dontdisagreewithmeoryoullregretit.

1. WAS her maiden name? Has it changed?

2. I'll bet she still uses it...

Racer X 69 · 11-20-2016, 07:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

.........on some weird medieval machine.

My mom has one of those too. Although I doubt she has used it in years.

tim60 · 11-20-2016, 10:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Lap 69.

Logano pits under green. Four tires, 22 gallons of fuel.

12.1 seconds.

Do that at the local 'service' station.

They won't even take your money in 12.1 seconds.

---------- Post added 11-21-16 at 04:24 PM ----------

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Looks like the race is in overtime.

You mean they are getting paid at 'time and a half' now? How wonderful to be a professional driver, make it take as long as possible, without seeming stupid, in order to get paid more, and on the way dawdle in front of the amateur drivers who do not get paid at all until they arrive at work.

Racer X 69 · 11-20-2016, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by tim60

You mean they are getting paid at 'time and a half' now?

Professional racing drivers don't get paid by the hour. They usually have a contract. Contracts generally pay an annual and/or per race salary. Usually there are provisions for the purse money, who gets it, or if it gets divided somehow. Then there are the sponsor endorsements and sales of licensed stuff like diecast models of the cars, t-shirts, hats, etc.

If there are any amateurs in the field they have to be independently wealthy. It takes millions of dollars to field a car. The cars themselves are quite costly. An amateur can buy their way into a ride, but it doesn't come cheap. And the learning curve is very steep.

There is more to racing than getting in, firing it up and riding around.

**rod_grant** · 11-20-2016, 11:57 PM

diecast t-shirts???

Racer X 69 · 11-21-2016, 12:03 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

diecast t-shirts???

Maybe.

Would you wear one?

11-20-2016, 07:31 PM - 2 Likes	#30895
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by Parallax My wife's maiden name was Dontdisagreewithmeoryoullregretit. 1. WAS her maiden name? Has it changed? 2. I'll bet she still uses it... Last edited by bxf; 11-20-2016 at 07:44 PM.

11-20-2016, 11:31 PM	#30898
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by tim60 You mean they are getting paid at 'time and a half' now? Professional racing drivers don't get paid by the hour. They usually have a contract. Contracts generally pay an annual and/or per race salary. Usually there are provisions for the purse money, who gets it, or if it gets divided somehow. Then there are the sponsor endorsements and sales of licensed stuff like diecast models of the cars, t-shirts, hats, etc. If there are any amateurs in the field they have to be independently wealthy. It takes millions of dollars to field a car. The cars themselves are quite costly. An amateur can buy their way into a ride, but it doesn't come cheap. And the learning curve is very steep. There is more to racing than getting in, firing it up and riding around. Last edited by Racer X 69; 11-20-2016 at 11:39 PM.

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by WPRESTO This thread has drifted very far from "why I won't buy a K3." That's odd. I hadn't noticed that until you mentioned it.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	The running order will be Larson, Johnson, Logano, Harvick and Busch. Busch pits for tires with 3 to go. Still under caution.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Looks like the race is in overtime.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Green flag. Johnson jumps into the lead. White flag. Johnson leads.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Jimmy Johnson takes the checkered, and wins not only the race, but a 7th Cup. Congratulations to Jimmy, Chad Knaus, Rick Hendrick and the entire Hendrick Racing team.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	The 2016 Championship Chase is over. The final race running order is Johnson, Larson, Harvick, Logano, McMurray, Busch, Kenseth, Almendinger, Hamlin and McDowell. Carl Edwards was scored 34th. Johnson, only the 3rd driver to take 7 championships achieved the feat in less time than The King or The Intimidator. Jimmy won his first Cup at 31, this is his 41st year, covering 10 years. Richard Petty won his first Cup in 1964 at 27 years old, his 7th in 1979 at 42 years old, covering 15 years. Dale Earnhardt won his first Cup 1980 at 29 years old, his 7th in 1994 at 43 years old, covering 14 years. Johnson is still running well, and young. Could he be the first to win 8 championships?

11-20-2016, 06:53 PM	#30892
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Stopped by at my mothers earlier today to pick up some cabbage casserole she just made... will post a picture later.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by Ex Finn. Stopped by at my mothers earlier today to pick up some cabbage casserole she just made... will post a picture later. Cabbage Casserole. Never heard of it. Looked it up. Going to send a recipe to Mrs. Racer right now.

11-20-2016, 07:11 PM - 1 Like	#30894
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Cabbage Casserole. Never heard of it. Looked it up. Going to send a recipe to Mrs. Racer right now. My mom made it with ground pork tenderloin. She did the grinding at her kitchen, on some weird medieval machine.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by Ex Finn. .........on some weird medieval machine. My mom has one of those too. Although I doubt she has used it in years.

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11-20-2016, 10:46 PM - 1 Like	#30897
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,739	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Lap 69. Logano pits under green. Four tires, 22 gallons of fuel. 12.1 seconds. Do that at the local 'service' station. They won't even take your money in 12.1 seconds. ---------- Post added 11-21-16 at 04:24 PM ---------- Originally posted by Racer X 69 Looks like the race is in overtime. You mean they are getting paid at 'time and a half' now? How wonderful to be a professional driver, make it take as long as possible, without seeming stupid, in order to get paid more, and on the way dawdle in front of the amateur drivers who do not get paid at all until they arrive at work.

11-20-2016, 11:57 PM	#30899
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	diecast t-shirts???

11-21-2016, 12:03 AM	#30900
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by rod_grant diecast t-shirts??? Maybe. Would you wear one?