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  1. 02-12-2011 12:59 PM #1
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    The Problems With AOWR And Why It Probably Can't Be Saved Except For The 500.

    Hello to all my friends from the old IndyCar forum. I have been taking stock of the forum here quietly for the past two weeks and I like what I see so far. Although I have seen no sign of Dexter (a.k.a. Shameless Plugger) I'm sure he will show up too. I have enjoyed a great football season and am now looking forward to the start of AOWR. How long it will remain around is certainly up for debate. To you people who don't know me, I have been a fan of open wheel cars for almost 50 years. I have seen the best of times and the worst of times, which is now. Can IndyCar regain its rightful spot as one of the top formulas of racing in the world? Probably not. And I will explain why shortly in my white paper on the state of the series. Regards, Ernest
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    your white paper won't belong here in the IndyCar series forum.

    It will belong in the IndyCar series direction discussion & Fond Farewells forum: http://www.trackforum.com/forums/for...-Gomer-Simpson
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    Ah, yes; the long promised, but still not seen, white paper.

    Don't get me wrong; I am looking forward to reading it, if only because I know that you are good for strong & bluntly worded opinions.
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    Looking forward to it, Ernie
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    Quote Originally Posted by bever911 View Post
    your white paper won't belong here in the IndyCar series forum.

    It will belong in the IndyCar series direction discussion & Fond Farewells forum: http://www.trackforum.com/forums/for...-Gomer-Simpson
    Amen Brother!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buellboy View Post
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    looks like the mods are getting ready to be busy again.
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    Ernest "Doom & Gloom" Miller, lol
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    I feel like 'I'm so saaaaaddddd' manifestos and white papers were more topical a few years ago.

    Now, they seem out of date.
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    Is there supposed to be an offical towel to throw in or will we all be notified when AOWR is completely done?
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    Okay, a new guy spouting the S.O.S!
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    Quote Originally Posted by flyingpylon View Post
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    I need to spend more time checking this. I read the first post - thinking that's not what the title said - and wanted post "h" but several people already did!

    Maybe you should go over to crapwagon.com - probably get a better reception.
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    Quote Originally Posted by indyguy2 View Post
    Ernest "Doom & Gloom" Miller, lol
    If this is not the meaning of the word paradox, I don't know what is.
    I am a fan of the IZOD IndyCar Series, Formula 1, and AMA Supercross in that respective order.
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    Does "H" mean what I think it does? I'm & gesturing a for the "H" quote... do those reaction make sense of have I the wrong idea of "H"???
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    I found the definition
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    "H Definition / H Means
    The definition of H is "Hug""
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    Quote Originally Posted by ARROWZ46 View Post
    Does "H" mean what I think it does? I'm & gesturing a for the "H" quote... do those reaction make sense of have I the wrong idea of "H"???
    The TF version of 'pffft', or not even worthy of a response.
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    Quote Originally Posted by indyracefan View Post
    The TF version of 'pffft', or not even worthy of a response.
    I thought it was short for 'meh'
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    Quote Originally Posted by MichaelP View Post
    I thought it was short for 'meh'
    Actually I believe it has many meanings but all related to 'not worthy of a response'!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ernest Miller View Post
    Hello to all my friends from the old IndyCar forum. I have been taking stock of the forum here quietly for the past two weeks and I like what I see so far. Although I have seen no sign of Dexter (a.k.a. Shameless Plugger) I'm sure he will show up too. I have enjoyed a great football season and am now looking forward to the start of AOWR. How long it will remain around is certainly up for debate. To you people who don't know me, I have been a fan of open wheel cars for almost 50 years. I have seen the best of times and the worst of times, which is now. Can IndyCar regain its rightful spot as one of the top formulas of racing in the world? Probably not. And I will explain why shortly in my white paper on the state of the series. Regards, Ernest

    So you started a thread ... to let us know that you plan to start another thread ... at some point?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Luy View Post
    So you started a thread ... to let us know that you plan to start another thread ... at some point?
    It's a teaser trailer, like at the movies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Luy View Post
    So you started a thread ... to let us know that you plan to start another thread ... at some point?
    That's his MO. Builds anticpation for some folks, I guess, but mostly just fear & loathing for the rest of us.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sejarzo View Post
    That's his MO. Builds anticpation for some folks, I guess, but mostly just fear & loathing for the rest of us.
    You'll enjoy TF's ignore function.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Luy View Post
    So you started a thread ... to let us know that you plan to start another thread ... at some point?

    He's a 'newbie'...gotta build the post count!
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