TBK-Light.com

Motorsport videos and chat.
It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:32 pm

All times are UTC+01:00




Post new topic  Reply to topic  [ 21146 posts ]  Go to page Previous 1989 990 991 992 9931058 Next
Author Message
PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:09 pm 
Offline
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed May 30, 2012 5:27 am
Posts: 19291
Has thanked: 512 times
Been thanked: 970 times
Larson fired by Ganassi


Top
PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:23 pm 
Offline
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:21 am
Posts: 9244
Location: Chile
Has thanked: 83 times
Been thanked: 275 times
That is absolute bullshit


Top
PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:32 pm 
Offline
Gold Member
Gold Member
User avatar

Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:21 pm
Posts: 3756
Has thanked: 316 times
Been thanked: 285 times
Gabriel wrote:
That is absolute bullshit

That is today's society. People are perfectly okay with a man's career and livelihood getting dashed against the rocks for the use of a word. A WORD. Might as well as send him to the gallows too and be done with it.


Top
PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:21 pm 
Offline
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:21 am
Posts: 9244
Location: Chile
Has thanked: 83 times
Been thanked: 275 times
But hey, let’s applaud the guy that turns and risks another driver’s life at 200 mph, to win the 500.


Top
PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:22 pm 
Offline
Aeroplane Bloke
Aeroplane Bloke
User avatar

Joined: Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:25 am
Posts: 3948
Location: Chicago
Has thanked: 54 times
Been thanked: 414 times
"Another immature brat nobody will miss."


Top
PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:33 pm 
Offline
There are number of people who complain about certain drivers.
There are number of people who complain about certain drivers.
User avatar

Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:18 pm
Posts: 6389
Location: Poland
Has thanked: 130 times
Been thanked: 183 times
If McDonald's doesn't pull out, there's no way he would be fired. But you can't run an unsponsored car these days if you're not a start & park team.

I suppose with no primary sponsor #42 will be shelved when the racing resumes?

_________________
07.04.1968 - Flower of Scotland when will we see your like again?
01.05.1994 - We'll never forget...


Top
PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:37 pm 
Offline
Site Admin
Site Admin
User avatar

Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:22 pm
Posts: 93117
Location: New ribs please...
Has thanked: 396 times
Been thanked: 1334 times
Maybe not, those sponsors pulled sponsorship from Larson, not the #42 team. They'll likely sponsor the replacement.


Top
PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:51 pm 
Offline
Aeroplane Bloke
Aeroplane Bloke
User avatar

Joined: Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:25 am
Posts: 3948
Location: Chicago
Has thanked: 54 times
Been thanked: 414 times
I think some of you are underestimating the damage caused by this. This goes beyond just a word. This is the same sport that had to ask fans to stop flying confederate flags at the track. The same sport that intentionally wrecked Wendell Scott. The same sport that brought drivers and executives to a Trump rally. The same sport that openly said people would be fired if they tried to protest the anthem. The same sport that had a South Park episode parody it about being for people that are poor and stupid.

What other possible outcome could have come from this?


Top
PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:52 pm 
Offline
Sent from my SCH-R910 using Tapatalk
Sent from my SCH-R910 using Tapatalk
User avatar

Joined: Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:52 pm
Posts: 16492
Location: Garden Grove, CA
Has thanked: 139 times
Been thanked: 213 times
I legitimately don't think that Kyle Larson is a racist (even tho he's one of *those* people). He's just a fucking idiot.

Funny thing is that if someone recorded that in a private channel and then publishes it on social media, I would be a bit more forgiving. But he said that word on a public channel and placed pretty much everyone (including iRacing) in an uncomfortable position. Team and sponsors had to act.

It's good to know that Finlay Farms and Plan B Sales are sticking with him, I don't want to see his career get derailed. Thing is...recovering from this would take an effort that makes Kurt Busch's road to redemption seem like child's play.

_________________
Ducks Angels Sounders Spurs
Image


Top
PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:33 pm 
Offline
Gold Member
Gold Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:50 pm
Posts: 4079
Location: SuperModified Country...
Has thanked: 90 times
Been thanked: 337 times
He's out of NASCAR, that's for sure. Chevy pulled their sponsorship so unsure how that impacts his Sprint Car team.

Indycar, now's your chance to snag him for a 500 ride. People will have forgotten about this for the most part by August.

Amazing how one moment of stupidity can ruin your career. However, in this day and age, CGR and the sponsors really didn't have a lot of choice.


Top
PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:41 am 
Offline
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
User avatar

Joined: Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:21 am
Posts: 6389
Has thanked: 407 times
Been thanked: 652 times
So, seems like between Suarez, Larson and Wallace, NASCAR's Drive for Diversity is producing some rocky careers. Maybe they need to spend a bit more time on PR sense?

_________________
Image


Top
PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:59 am 
Offline
2011 TBK-Light most negative awards, award winner
2011 TBK-Light most negative awards, award winner
User avatar

Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:14 am
Posts: 15361
Has thanked: 858 times
Been thanked: 637 times
Now the issue is CGR finding sponsors. That's a lotta money they just lost.

_________________
Follow me on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/135625678@N06/


Top
PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:59 am 
Offline
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:34 pm
Posts: 9497
Location: South Florida
Has thanked: 318 times
Been thanked: 684 times
SB83 wrote:
Gabriel wrote:
That is absolute bullshit

That is today's society. People are perfectly okay with a man's career and livelihood getting dashed against the rocks for the use of a word. A WORD. Might as well as send him to the gallows too and be done with it.

Cancel culture is a cruel bitch.


Top
PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 2:00 am 
Offline
Silver Member
Silver Member
User avatar

Joined: Mon Feb 23, 2009 5:05 am
Posts: 1755
Location: New Zealand
Has thanked: 131 times
Been thanked: 91 times
The easy exit plan these sponsors wanted, they're all tanking as it is.


Top
PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:10 am 
Offline
Sent from my SCH-R910 using Tapatalk
Sent from my SCH-R910 using Tapatalk
User avatar

Joined: Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:52 pm
Posts: 16492
Location: Garden Grove, CA
Has thanked: 139 times
Been thanked: 213 times
mclaren2008 wrote:
Now the issue is CGR finding sponsors. That's a lotta money they just lost.


They only distancing themselves from Kyle Larson. McDonald's and Credit One are still with CGR. Presumably paving the way for melon boi.

_________________
Ducks Angels Sounders Spurs
Image


Top
PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:45 pm 
Offline
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed May 30, 2012 5:27 am
Posts: 19291
Has thanked: 512 times
Been thanked: 970 times
Tommy Vercetti wrote:
mclaren2008 wrote:
Now the issue is CGR finding sponsors. That's a lotta money they just lost.


They only distancing themselves from Kyle Larson. McDonald's and Credit One are still with CGR. Presumably paving the way for melon boi.

another rumor is pulling McMurray out of retirement, at least for the races that Chastain had already scheduled between Roush & the 3rd "CGR" Spire car


Top
PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:20 am 
Offline
Official TBK Rain Predictor
Official TBK Rain Predictor
User avatar

Joined: Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:18 pm
Posts: 15391
Location: Quite rainy Antwerp
Has thanked: 292 times
Been thanked: 492 times
lol good riddance, dirty racist.


Top
PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:36 pm 
Offline
Sent from my SCH-R910 using Tapatalk
Sent from my SCH-R910 using Tapatalk
User avatar

Joined: Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:52 pm
Posts: 16492
Location: Garden Grove, CA
Has thanked: 139 times
Been thanked: 213 times

_________________
Ducks Angels Sounders Spurs
Image


Top
PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:15 pm 
Offline
2011 TBK-Light Best Looking Member award winner
2011 TBK-Light Best Looking Member award winner
User avatar

Joined: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:02 pm
Posts: 11707
Location: 24 hours from Le Mans
Has thanked: 146 times
Been thanked: 542 times
Well said, Bubba


Top
PostPosted: Sat Apr 18, 2020 2:29 am 
Offline
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:34 pm
Posts: 9497
Location: South Florida
Has thanked: 318 times
Been thanked: 684 times
racer612008 wrote:
Tommy Vercetti wrote:
mclaren2008 wrote:
Now the issue is CGR finding sponsors. That's a lotta money they just lost.


They only distancing themselves from Kyle Larson. McDonald's and Credit One are still with CGR. Presumably paving the way for melon boi.

another rumor is pulling McMurray out of retirement, at least for the races that Chastain had already scheduled between Roush & the 3rd "CGR" Spire car

Just a thought: Should Chip have priority on Chastain and want him in the 42 ASAP and Newman isn't back by the time the season restarts, I honestly think Roush should look to Timmy Hill for the 6. He's launched himself to cult status on the iRacing Pro circuit, and I would imagine team owners are willing to at least take a closer look at his potential because of it. Plus, MBM could be on shaky financial ground as a low-budget operation, so Timmy's immediate Cup future might be up in the air.

At the very least, Dale Jr. loves a good underdog story and would probably snatch him up for a few Xfinity races.


Top
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic  Reply to topic  [ 21146 posts ]  Go to page Previous 1989 990 991 992 9931058 Next

All times are UTC+01:00


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 13 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited