Ah, Tony Anderson. One of my favorite drivers at Limaland, but not because of his driving. I have to remain unbiased when covering the races.
No, Tony is one of my favorites because of his willingness to talk and his great quotes. Read my feature in Saturday's The Lima News to see the latest examples.
But Tony has been in some tough luck this year. Three weeks ago in Indiana, he blew his Stock car engine in Indiana. Before that, he really hadn't done much because he kept breaking his car.
Two weeks ago at Limaland, his engine was smoking during the McDonald's Dash for Cash. And again during the Heat race. Tony's Mod was parked because of it's own troubles, so he switched out a valve cover onto his Stock ... and almost won. With an $1,800 engine.
He got the new engine in Monday, and plans on dropping it in the car this week.
How he gets to the track is a different story. He blew a gasket in his 3- or 4-year old hauler coming back from Indiana. His dually is out of action as well. So, Tony Anderson, 4-time Stock track champ at Limaland, is borrowing a hauler to make it out Friday night.
This info had nothing to do with the story I was contacting Tony about. Yet, he gave it up.
And that's why I love Tony Anderson. He makes my job easy.
Monday, June 2, 2008
NBA drops the ball
The NBA, and many fans (including me), got what they wanted -- a Los Angeles-Boston finals. Talking to Crestview athletic director Dave Bowen, a highlight of Magic-Bird had already surfaced on ESPN by Saturday morning. Didn't waste much time.
Now, all we have to do is wait until Thursday. (I guess it's a good thing there are so many highlights to show) Which makes absolutely no sense. The latest these series were going to be done was Sunday, still giving teams three full days of rest. And, more importantly, giving fans and casual observers three full days to cool on the experience.
Why not strike while the iron is hot? After quite a few years in the dumper, I believe the NBA is on its way back. The interest is back. People are appreciating the improved product on the floor. And we have to twidle our thumbs and find other things to take away our interest.
The league would have been better off starting the shindig Tuesday ... even Wednesday would have been better. But not Thursday. Too much time.
Now, all we have to do is wait until Thursday. (I guess it's a good thing there are so many highlights to show) Which makes absolutely no sense. The latest these series were going to be done was Sunday, still giving teams three full days of rest. And, more importantly, giving fans and casual observers three full days to cool on the experience.
Why not strike while the iron is hot? After quite a few years in the dumper, I believe the NBA is on its way back. The interest is back. People are appreciating the improved product on the floor. And we have to twidle our thumbs and find other things to take away our interest.
The league would have been better off starting the shindig Tuesday ... even Wednesday would have been better. But not Thursday. Too much time.
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