damn hey josh aren't you a . hey he does have a good point, why try to hold events when you dont know how to, or dont know how to plan ahead.

 

what's an e-thug? dont be mean i just want to know

 

we need new drifting mods or something...This is getting ridiculous.

Do not come on here bashing like you are doing. If you have a logical point to make, do it in an orderly fashion.

 

who was i bashing....did i call anybody names? did i start any arguements? or did i just voice my opinion on the subject of the drift series and its future.

 

hmm where in this statement are you NOT bashing somebody?

/thread Clifford FTW

 

rant

Why does everybody seem to want a martyr running events these days? When DGTrials was king of FL they started charging quite a bit per event but nobody really cared for a while b/c the events were good. They (organizers) all make money and would like to make more money. Sure, some are in it for the sport first (calm down Rob) but nobody would turn down a few extra dollars if it came their way. In reality, why should they? They work hard on their own time after their day jobs and real-world responsibilities to bring us drift events. Oh no, they actually want something in return for all the hard work and effort!!!

I'm not saying we/you should support the fast drift series. It looked like poorly run crap to me from the start and I "boycotted" their events based on my own observations. I just think it's ridiculous to bring motives into the game. I guess I feel this way b/c some of my best friends are 100x more passionate about drifting than 99% of the people on this board and their events had almost NO turnout from anybody but locals. Ter-Tech lost quite a bit of money at almost every event until they started raising prices…they broke even once or twice but then everybody bitched about the cost increase and stopped showing up. Lo and behold, they were losing money again…everybody wanted a martyr. Well boo-freaking-hoo. You pay hard to play hard. Deal or die.

Bottom line, who cares what their motives are? If the events are good and we're having a good time; let them make a few bucks. If you’re not showing up b/c you think their run like crap, fine. Don’t bring the organizer’s motives into the picture though unless they are out to rob/harm us. IMO, that kind of attitude was a big reason why everybody stopped showing up to some of the best events FL ever had (DGT). Actually, it’s true…there are plenty of posts in plain txt on this forum of people explaining their not showing up on account of the cost. Now that we have cheap events people complain about the venues. Lose – lose situation if you ask me until people stop bitching and start driving (shut up and drive?). I feel like a bit of a hypocrite having not attended any of Rob’s events but financial obligations (hospital and other bills) keep me away although soon enough I will show back up…most people have seen me at every Ter-Tech event and most DGTrials events and anybody that’s taken the time to talk to me knows how I feel about drifting. I’ve even ventured out of the state on more than one occasion for events (not saying I deserve a BJ or anything for my past efforts, I just don’t want people to think I’m one of those whiners that’s never actually taken their car on a track).

FL fail? No…not to me. FL attitude = piss poor…FACT.

Damn I typed a lot and will likely get flamed for it. Whatever.

/rant

 

LAAAAAAAA wHOOSSHHERRRRRRs! x 23914128352340985102346507612304675103426501938460 587234056013287460587123

EDit:

 

Drift events cost money. DGTA still only makes about enough for dinner at Sonny's for the volunteers after you subtract Insurance, Rental, Gas, EMT, etc.

I applaud Bobby & Team's determination. I would be happier if they landed safer places to play, 100% less alcohol sponsor and drifting-only events.

Although Terr-tech and Shift-Lock are, in a way, competitors to DGtrials, we are all still on the same team for the advancement of the sport. I still want Rob and Harri & crew to be safe and do well; the same goes for DST.

If you boycott, base it on dissatisfaciton of the events and not guessing at the motives of the organizers. In other words, +1 to TonyMac's post.

 

if you dont know the whole deal with FSF changing its cost and proceedure after telling bobby everything was SET 2 days before taht, then STFU and boycott. we dotn need you to run, we get mroe track time w/o you, enjoy the streets.

 

Hahaha some people know me to well!!!!