Remember Alan Kulwicki

Even though this may be a sim racing newsgroup, since most people here are racing fans, I would like to take the time out to remember Alan Kulwicki. 4 years ago, on April 1, 1993, the Hooters private jet crashed at the Bristol airport and caught on fire, killing Alan and 3 others flying to Bristol Speedway for the race. It was just the middle of a tragic streak that has continued to this day, with bigname drivers or televised accidents resulting in fatalities. Like John Nemechek, Blaine Johnson, Jeff Krosnoff and more. He was just another low-on-cash racer who started the #7 team (now owned by Geoff Bodine, who won Sears Point last year)from Milwaukee, first with the ASA, then to Winston Cup NASCAR racing. He won his first race at Phoenix, and did the driving-backwards "Polish Victory Lap" after that race. He would then be the 1992 Winston Cup Champion, even though he only won 3 races that year, for a total of 5 in his career. After that year, he became a more fan-friendly driver, signing autographs as willingly as Richard Petty, and was still a top driver. But it all came to an end on that night of April 1, 1993. Like all the drivers that have died before and since, we will pay tribute to this very talented driver. Christopher http://members.aol.com/ROSCS ---------------------------------------------------- Dale Earnhardt: "Hey Ron...It's Earnhardt...your wife called...said sumpn' 'bout an anneversary..." Ron Hornaday "Aww..."(slamms on brakes)

Alan Kulwicki may very well be the last independent to compete at the championship level in Winston Cup, and another talented driver who's career was cut short under tragic circumstances. You'll find Alan Kulwicki's 1992 Hooters car, the year he won the championship, on the IWCCCARS site. If you happen to win a race in the Hooters car, don't forget to drive your victory lap backwards... ;) We'll be remembering the #7 on Sunday... Dave Sparks IWCCCARS Project: http://www.theuspits.com/iwcccars Late Night League: http://www.sequoia-dev.com/Hawaii/latenite.html Hawaii Handle: davids

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> Even though this may be a sim racing newsgroup, since most people here are > racing fans, I would like to take the time out to remember Alan Kulwicki. > 4 years ago, on April 1, 1993, the Hooters private jet crashed at the > Bristol airport and caught on fire, killing Alan and 3 others flying to > Bristol Speedway for the race. It was just the middle of a tragic streak > that has continued to this day, with bigname drivers or televised > accidents resulting in fatalities. Like John Nemechek, Blaine Johnson, > Jeff Krosnoff and more. > He was just another low-on-cash racer who started the #7 team (now > owned by Geoff Bodine, who won Sears Point last year)from Milwaukee, first > with the ASA, then to Winston Cup NASCAR racing. He won his first race at > Phoenix, and did the driving-backwards "Polish Victory Lap" after that > race. He would then be the 1992 Winston Cup Champion, even though he only > won 3 races that year, for a total of 5 in his career. > After that year, he became a more fan-friendly driver, signing > autographs as willingly as Richard Petty, and was still a top driver. But > it all came to an end on that night of April 1, 1993. > Like all the drivers that have died before and since, we will pay > tribute to this very talented driver. > Christopher > http://members.aol.com/ROSCS > ---------------------------------------------------- > Dale Earnhardt: "Hey Ron...It's Earnhardt...your wife called...said sumpn' 'bout an anneversary..." > Ron Hornaday "Aww..."(slamms on brakes)

Christopher, I dont think its inappropriate at all in this ng and "screw" whoever thinks so. We all should remember the ones who bring us joy every weekend and enable us to party with our bros and root on our favorite driver! Alan Kulwicki was known by millions as a "sincere, down to earth" type of chap and any rememberance is most welcomed. I still feel the lost of his presence to this day! -DG-

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> > Even though this may be a sim racing newsgroup, since most people here are > > racing fans, I would like to take the time out to remember Alan Kulwicki. > > 4 years ago, on April 1, 1993, the Hooters private jet crashed at the > > Bristol airport and caught on fire, killing Alan and 3 others flying to > > Bristol Speedway for the race. It was just the middle of a tragic streak > > that has continued to this day, with bigname drivers or televised > > accidents resulting in fatalities. Like John Nemechek, Blaine Johnson, > > Jeff Krosnoff and more. > > He was just another low-on-cash racer who started the #7 team (now > > owned by Geoff Bodine, who won Sears Point last year)from Milwaukee, first > > with the ASA, then to Winston Cup NASCAR racing. He won his first race at > > Phoenix, and did the driving-backwards "Polish Victory Lap" after that > > race. He would then be the 1992 Winston Cup Champion, even though he only > > won 3 races that year, for a total of 5 in his career. > > After that year, he became a more fan-friendly driver, signing > > autographs as willingly as Richard Petty, and was still a top driver. But > > it all came to an end on that night of April 1, 1993. > > Like all the drivers that have died before and since, we will pay > > tribute to this very talented driver. > > Christopher > > http://members.aol.com/ROSCS > > ---------------------------------------------------- > > Dale Earnhardt: "Hey Ron...It's Earnhardt...your wife called...said sumpn' 'bout an anneversary..." > > Ron Hornaday "Aww..."(slamms on brakes) > Christopher, > I dont think its inappropriate at all in this ng and "screw" whoever > thinks so. We all should remember > the ones who bring us joy every weekend and enable us to party with our > bros and root on our favorite > driver! Alan Kulwicki was known by millions as a "sincere, down to > earth" type of chap and any rememberance > is most welcomed. I still feel the lost of his presence to this day! > -DG-

Maybe you can paint an Alan Kulwicki championship car based on your $80 templates, and then SELL the car for another $80, for a total of $160!! If it doesn't sell well, just post it 8 times a day in this newsgroup under the topic "HOT CAR!!!" and then see how many people buy it, ok? -- Dave Otterness

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> > > Even though this may be a sim racing newsgroup, since most people here are > > > racing fans, I would like to take the time out to remember Alan Kulwicki. > > > 4 years ago, on April 1, 1993, the Hooters private jet crashed at the > > > Bristol airport and caught on fire, killing Alan and 3 others flying to > > > Bristol Speedway for the race. It was just the middle of a tragic streak > > > that has continued to this day, with bigname drivers or televised > > > accidents resulting in fatalities. Like John Nemechek, Blaine Johnson, > > > Jeff Krosnoff and more. > > > He was just another low-on-cash racer who started the #7 team (now > > > owned by Geoff Bodine, who won Sears Point last year)from Milwaukee, first > > > with the ASA, then to Winston Cup NASCAR racing. He won his first race at > > > Phoenix, and did the driving-backwards "Polish Victory Lap" after that > > > race. He would then be the 1992 Winston Cup Champion, even though he only > > > won 3 races that year, for a total of 5 in his career. > > > After that year, he became a more fan-friendly driver, signing > > > autographs as willingly as Richard Petty, and was still a top driver. But > > > it all came to an end on that night of April 1, 1993. > > > Like all the drivers that have died before and since, we will pay > > > tribute to this very talented driver. > > > Christopher > > > http://members.aol.com/ROSCS > > > ---------------------------------------------------- > > > Dale Earnhardt: "Hey Ron...It's Earnhardt...your wife called...said sumpn' 'bout an anneversary..." > > > Ron Hornaday "Aww..."(slamms on brakes) > > Christopher, > > I dont think its inappropriate at all in this ng and "screw" whoever > > thinks so. We all should remember > > the ones who bring us joy every weekend and enable us to party with our > > bros and root on our favorite > > driver! Alan Kulwicki was known by millions as a "sincere, down to > > earth" type of chap and any rememberance > > is most welcomed. I still feel the lost of his presence to this day! > > -DG- > Maybe you can paint an Alan Kulwicki championship car based on your $80 > templates, and then SELL the car for another $80, for a total of $160!! > If it doesn't sell well, just post it 8 times a day in this newsgroup > under the topic "HOT CAR!!!" and then see how many people buy it, ok? > -- > Dave Otterness

Just another prime example of someone that can't justify one actually asking a price for his services rendered. When I "advertise" a car(HOT CAR), it has been one that I personally have created and I have offered freely amongst whoever would like it. I haven't started advertising some kinda "virtual" paintcar service and dont plan to. Someone asked for a "custom" car and since I have had experience in painting cars I offered my services. Unfortunately some people think everybody "owes" them something for nothing. Maybe Mr. Otter doesnt have a problem with money, just a lack of it! =8>] -DG-

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> Sorry for making fun of you a little Gary, but here's a question: Are you > from britain? Seeing the mention of the word chap, I guess so... > Christopher > http://members.aol.com/ROSCS > ---------------------------------------------------- > Dale Earnhardt: "Hey Ron...It's Earnhardt...your wife called...said sumpn' 'bout an anneversary..." > Ron Hornaday "Aww..."(slamms on brakes)

I had actually seen Alan race on the Slinger Speedway short track here in Wisconsin back when he was a nobody. He drove the 97 WLPX car for a local radio station which no longer exists. He dominated here before moving on.

Sorry for making fun of you a little Gary, but here's a question: Are you from britain? Seeing the mention of the word chap, I guess so... Christopher http://members.aol.com/ROSCS ---------------------------------------------------- Dale Earnhardt: "Hey Ron...It's Earnhardt...your wife called...said sumpn' 'bout an anneversary..." Ron Hornaday "Aww..."(slamms on brakes)

> I had actually seen Alan race on the Slinger Speedway short track here > in Wisconsin back when he was a nobody. He drove the 97 WLPX car for a > local radio station which no longer exists. He dominated here before > moving on. It is also ironic that when Alan raced at Wisconsin International Raceway back in '81 in a series race both him and another very good race car driver named Larry Detjens (#25) tangled in corner number 2, which sent Larry flying drivers'-side first into the end of a guard rail (also ironic) which ultimately killed him. Detjens was from Wausau, WI and raced consitently up front with*** Trickle, Mark Martin, Kulwicki, Ted Musgrave, and Jim Sauter. I heard that in a few years' time Larry was going to get into NASCAR. It's a shame to lose two good race drivers, and I have nothing against Kulwicki - in fact I think he was ahead of his time and his accomplishment of being NASCAR champion almost by himself was just incredible. If they were both still alive.....who knows? Tom "hot_shoe" on Hawaii