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Old 05-10-2018, 08:03 AM   #25
Jim Kaekel
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Default Re: Pit Vehicle vs Race Car Right of Way

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Originally Posted by Jon Sarrett View Post
Last year at Norwalk Divisional I had a heated exchange with a very well known TS driver after he ran his cart in front of me while I was pulling into my pit spot on Saturday after a pass. We were pitted right next to one another the entire weekend. I was willing to let it pass but he approached me in my pit spot and threatened to kick my *** if I didn't calm down. They came flying down the pit lane and I was 2/3 of the way through my turn when they zipped in front of me coming from the blind spot in my car. I didn't call them any names but I did shout an expletive INSIDE my car. The guy is a real piece of work. A couple of wally's and a fast car doesn't give you the right to act like an arsehole. I've noticed a huge lack of respect in the last few years regarding this topic. It's only going to get worse....
Sounds familiar, Jon. I had trouble many years ago, also at Norwalk with a TS racing team as well. The team owner wanted me to move from my own pit spot and when I refused, called my car a "piece of ****". I suspect the same clan.
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