There are so many points to make here I don't know where to start. Looks like I ruffled a few feathers though. First off, regarding the spectators killed in the California 200, yes what happened really sucked. I think the accident struck a blow to the offroading community nation wide (if not worldwide). However, was it really an accident? Lets not kid ourselves. This was going to happen eventually. If it had happened at any of the SCORE Baja events most would've said "Stupid Mexicans, that's what they get for getting so close and being so wreckless." I can bet my life those comments would have been made.
Just look at these images:
Scenes like these are repeated again and again in various races. Mexico and US alike. I mean, it's common sense! Big truck going really, really fast! I know, lets get as close as possible. This, at least to me, is really STUPID! Had those spectators, and all others for that matter, kept their distance this would have never happened. Lets look at what really happened and learn to take some responsibility. I'm not trying to upset anyone. I'm just pointing out what should be obvious.
Now as far as these knuckleheads that put this magazine together, sure, it may premature to make light of the situation. But you want to "hold them accountable?" Hold them accountable for what? Making a bad joke? Having bad taste? If the media wants to make our community look bad, they don't have to use the cover of this magazine. They just have to point out how reckless spectators are by getting so close to the action. Now we, and yes I mean we, may not like this cover, but I thought I was in the USA. Where we should all be able to say whatever the #ell we want whenever we feel like saying it.
Now call me silly, but if I didn't know about the mag and its cover I don't think I would ever have sought it out, or referred anyone for that matter. But now I do know about it, and now I'm interested to find out what will become of them after this. Will they retract? Will they apologize. Honestly, I'm intrigued. Without this thread, I wouldn't be. I think that was waytay's point.
This leads me to my "pussification of America" comment. As a society we have become so damn sensitive of what others say. We have to constantly "walk on eggshells" and make sure we don't offend anyone. Look at what happened to Tracy Morgan. He made what some consider to have been an offensive joke and so many people were offended by it. Now, we don't make gay jokes, right? Right? I say who give a $#it? Let 'em say it. Someone should make fun of him. You can either laugh or turn your heads.
I realize that people are still upset at what happened at this particular race. But don't take it out these guys. They didn't push those spectators in front of the truck.
There's a little bit of an adrenaline junkie inside us all. After all, that's what make us enjoy this high speed "sport." We may not have raced through campgrounds (which I'm still not convinced is what's on the cover), but we were all at least a little reckless at some point. Enjoy the sport, and take the good with the bad...
BTW, I love this site. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Oh, and please don't ban me...
i couldnt agree more!You rock Trunknuts!I think joey hit on the true problem here.=age!yep age!Have all of you forgot what it feels like to be young and dumb and full of vineger?Fk the media if they spin this to make a ratings boost.Dont worry about the image of offroading,they(the non offroaders ) will never get it anyway! It seems that in other states(not pussified california)that this mag would be right up the younger rednecks alley!Guns horsepower chicks,yes very narrow minded thinking but were men arent we?Again ,Dont worry about what could go bad for us offroaders when (like it or not) these are our roots.Raising hell in a place where there are no cops or geezers around to contain your hella fun raising.Get off your high horses and laugh at this cover, its a f-ing joke.Who's gonna runover a hottie like her anyway?just take a momment to remember why you chose offroad not road racing.Offroaders are nuts to do what we do(if you do it right) risk of injury, destroying your ride.Offroading aint fer wimps.the comments here sound like something my grandma would say,and i personally never want to grow up!Let them soil there own oats,and clean up after them the way you would a child that knows no better.There are so many points to make here I don't know where to start. Looks like I ruffled a few feathers though. First off, regarding the spectators killed in the California 200, yes what happened really sucked. I think the accident struck a blow to the offroading community nation wide (if not worldwide). However, was it really an accident? Lets not kid ourselves. This was going to happen eventually. If it had happened at any of the SCORE Baja events most would've said "Stupid Mexicans, that's what they get for getting so close and being so wreckless." I can bet my life those comments would have been made.
Just look at these images:
Scenes like these are repeated again and again in various races. Mexico and US alike. I mean, it's common sense! Big truck going really, really fast! I know, lets get as close as possible. This, at least to me, is really STUPID! Had those spectators, and all others for that matter, kept their distance this would have never happened. Lets look at what really happened and learn to take some responsibility. I'm not trying to upset anyone. I'm just pointing out what should be obvious.
Now as far as these knuckleheads that put this magazine together, sure, it may premature to make light of the situation. But you want to "hold them accountable?" Hold them accountable for what? Making a bad joke? Having bad taste? If the media wants to make our community look bad, they don't have to use the cover of this magazine. They just have to point out how reckless spectators are by getting so close to the action. Now we, and yes I mean we, may not like this cover, but I thought I was in the USA. Where we should all be able to say whatever the #ell we want whenever we feel like saying it.
Now call me silly, but if I didn't know about the mag and its cover I don't think I would ever have sought it out, or referred anyone for that matter. But now I do know about it, and now I'm interested to find out what will become of them after this. Will they retract? Will they apologize. Honestly, I'm intrigued. Without this thread, I wouldn't be. I think that was waytay's point.
This leads me to my "pussification of America" comment. As a society we have become so damn sensitive of what others say. We have to constantly "walk on eggshells" and make sure we don't offend anyone. Look at what happened to Tracy Morgan. He made what some consider to have been an offensive joke and so many people were offended by it. Now, we don't make gay jokes, right? Right? I say who give a $#it? Let 'em say it. Someone should make fun of him. You can either laugh or turn your heads.
I realize that people are still upset at what happened at this particular race. But don't take it out these guys. They didn't push those spectators in front of the truck.
There's a little bit of an adrenaline junkie inside us all. After all, that's what make us enjoy this high speed "sport." We may not have raced through campgrounds (which I'm still not convinced is what's on the cover), but we were all at least a little reckless at some point. Enjoy the sport, and take the good with the bad...
BTW, I love this site. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Oh, and please don't ban me...
