Just a note for Turkey Day. I'll be there late Thursday/early Friday, and I'll have a camera man with me. He is shooting a documentary about me and our race team as it progresses. This is no joke and it WILL be a feature film in about 2 years. I try to act like myself (without going to jail :D ) when the camera is rolling. I will also be "miked up" the whole weekend, so I have to act a little responsible...sometimes. The camera guy wants drama, because it'll sell more tickets, but I would rather that it didn't turn out like some stupid OCC show. We all should just be ourselves, except the women, and they should be strippers.

This guy is Oriental, very smart and new to any kind of motorized sport. He is a good guy and is in for quite a culture shock, especially when the first Mickey's goes off WITHOUT HIM KNOWING IT! You aren't supposed to ask him questions, or acknowledge his presence when the camera is rolling. He works for Nike World Headquarters, AND THAT RELATIONSHIP IS VITAL TO MY PROGRAM, so please treat him with (a little) respect. Most of my closer friends will get interviewed unless you don't want to. Don't lie, just tell the truth and I'll chop it up to make me look good later :D .

I have the final decision on what gets shown, BUT,BUT,BUT...Think of this weekend being filmed by 60 minutes, and how they like to portray off-roaders. I want to promote off-roading as a positive, fun, and family oriented activity. That doesn't mean we can't drink and be our normal selves, because really, that's what I want. I think you guys are great, all around people who like to cut loose, and that's why I like being there. The whole world will see this eventually, and it would be nice if we (the off-road community) didn't come off looking like "knuckle draggers" (not that there's anything wrong with that JRT :flipoff2: :D ) Please don't kill me.

One thing that comes to mind is something that Blaine said to me. It doesn't do our sport any good to promote drinking and driving...especially for a fawking pro car racer, so I'll drink (like I have a hollow leg) after wheeling; but trust me, I can still break a Birf in a gravel parking lot, and I won't let sobriety get in the way of stupidity. I'm not trying to tell anyone what to do, just don't flaunt it for the camera.

Now, if you don't think I should be camped with the Benders, let me know. I don't think it'll be a problem, but I wanted your opinions before I just showed up with a camera guy.

Any questions?

Thanks,
Chris

Now, if you don't think I should be camped with the Benders, let me know. I don't think it'll be a problem, but I wanted your opinions before I just showed up with a camera guy.

Any questions?

Thanks,
ChrisI for one have no issues. Does he sleep with his shoes on :evil: :evil:

Your a brave man :flipoff2: Chriss

Sounds like we definitley need to have the individual comp that we talked about.


I'll set it up

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I for one have no issues. Does he sleep with his shoes on :evil: :evil:


Oh yeah, Todd, please leave the camera guy alone :flipoff2: . He'll be going through a lot already! If he gets drunk and passes out, then he's free game, and I'll be the one holding the camera.

Chris

Your a brave man :flipoff2: Chriss

Which part Tim? Don't mistake bravery for ignorance.

Speaking of literally getting my ass kicked...JRT, are we just gonna race up Backdoor? I think if we did anything else it might get too confusing. We could race individually for shit tawking rights, and donate all the money to FOPV. However, both of us need to run (and finish) OL before we say the word "Backdoor." Don't forget the lake bed challenge either. Longest on two wheels wins! Maybe we need to meet better friends...like doctors.

Chris

haveing anyone in camp as a spectator or guest---- is not a problem !
we CAN be good guys as well as NOT !!!
But it won't make me no never-mind, cause I probably won't make it.

Wish I could make it down this year. I was trying to plan for it but am swamped working at Roundeyes.com. :( Be safe! :beer:

"This guy is Oriental"
You know, their eyes always look so sleepy.
I think, if they so sleepy, why not they take a nap?

Seriously, I'll try to remember to bring Sake this year.
But I will not drink any before I drive.

the benders behaving............ :shaking: ill send a cart board cut out of my self for you guys to throw beer at and drive over.

Wish I could make it down this year. I was trying to plan for it but am swamped working at Roundeyes.com. :( Be safe! :beer:

Hey Bruce,
We'll be at Ellis starting Friday morning if ya wanna get out. ;)