Okay, so it isn’t NASCAR, but it is racing! Just watched NHRA from Texas on TSN. It must be a repeat, and all of you in the States probably saw it live on ESPN, but at least I got to see NHRA for a change, usually have to catch up elsewhere.
Anyway, to the point of this blog. Seems like a very short time ago we heard the news that John Force had had a potentially life ending accident in the car where he broke both legs and an arm. Just before that, we heard that Eric Medlin had been killed im amother accident and it seemed there was noting to “celebrate” about in NHRA. It seemed they were going thru a similar run of terrible, awful luck and accidents, much as we did back im the ‘90’s and up to the death of Dale Sr.
Well, today I watched ol’ John Force get to the semi finals in Texas. LIkewise, Ashley Force also got to the Semi finals. As the tension built, wondering if dad and daughter were going to meet in a final, I found my heart racing, my hands sweating and my body rising to STAND!!! Wait! I only do that for NASCAR!
Alas, it wasn’t to be, John got beaten in the semi’s but Ashley did go on to the final against Del Worsham. Her reaction time was poor and Del led right off the line, right to the finish. That didn’t diminish the excitement of the race, and I know Ashley WILL win, it’s just a matter of time. I only hope she will get the opportunity to meet dad in the final.
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7 Comments
JrCanuckFan
Apr 04 2008 14:26
Karin
Yes, we did get Driving Force on A&E (along with “Family Jewells”
) but I have been a John Force fan for years and years. Started out watching Eddie Hill (there’s a name for NHRA fans!!)
JV yes, I saw F1 is on TSN, I too, will check it out, but would rather watch NHRA!!
changingto18
Apr 04 2008 08:37
NHRA
It is another way for us to fill our need for speed. I love it and used to start and close each season in Pomona. Great info for those who are not aware.
JVWORLD
Apr 04 2008 08:35
racing equals fast cars
Don’t feel bad I will be watching F1 in Bahrein this weekend on TSN. I have a few sports passions and I enjoy them all….
KarinB
Apr 03 2008 23:40
Canuck
Yeah, I remember this race and was sitting at the edge of my seat too. I had never watched the NHRA until 2 years ago as I was flipping thru the channels. I’m a drag race freak now. Did you all get to see John Force’s weekly show called “Driving Force” in Canada? I watched every episode and fell in love with him and his whole family.
KarinB
Apr 03 2008 23:35
NW
You did??? Awesome, girl!!!! You are just too cool!!
29thebomb
Apr 03 2008 20:56
He was determined
to be back this year. I hope he’s made a full recovery.
I caught some kinda open wheel race in Homestead on at work.I would of rather seen the drag races.
Kit_Kat
Apr 03 2008 18:14
I like watching
drag races. I won a second place trophy in powder puff drags racing a ‘69 Camaro 6 cylinder automatic.