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The Captain and Tennille, but Y'all need to decide Who's
Who? And who's that Court Jester carrying Mr. E's briefcase in Thy background? (Image
source: motorsport.com)
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Otay, now that A-L-L of the Open Wheel Racing
Season Opening Fantastica is over; YAWN! Hey Louis, I should have just gotten
up, watched the start, gone back to beddy-bye and then re-awake to watch Thy
finish, right?
OOPSADAISY!
As it's still early days yet, but Nico
Rosberg's been on a tear lately, having defeated thy Young Louise' 5-0 in race
victories, beginning in Mexico City last year, not to mention this season's
first two rounds! Which is GURR-REAT NEWS! But I'm totally aware there's still
a ridiculous 19-rounds remaining...
But instead of harping upon Thy obvious, as
in while we've had two semi-entertaining races apiece on both sides 'O Thou
Pond, i.e.; F1 and IndyCar, albeit a Penske and Ganassi win, ergo Chevy - Plus
Mercedes going back-to-back for a staggering 34-for-40 wins; Aye Karumba!
Instead, I'd like to expound upon the sentiments screaming thru my cranium the
past month...
As Speaking 'O Corporate Greed, Capitalism,
running as many FREAKIN' Commercials Ad Nausea along with filling in Thy
Bottom-line; Err Brian France and NASCAR. BOO-HOO-HOO! For poor 'Ol Brian
France for STUPENDOUSLY choosing to endorse Donald Trump for President!
As what's that 'Ol saying 'bout it takes one to know one; Oh Never Mind!
Nevertheless, you
can only imagine just how many shades 'O blue, purple, orange; RED! Err seeing
Stars...
After having turned multiple Hues of thee
Rainbow over the unfathomable discovery that my Aeroplane ticket to fly
Coast-to-Coast had increase by a whopping $250 SMACKEROOS, or a stupendous 38%
some 90+ days out
!
Thus, naturally, THE RACE had better live up
to A-L-L of the ceaseless billing it'll receive; Uhm? Perhaps you've heard
'bout this 'lil Spectale imp May?
Since after
all, as Tacoma Bureau Chief Mary Ellen pointed out, it's only a number,
as in thy 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Albeit, it'll be pretty
amazing if the race actually sells out for the very first time ever since
"the Split!"
Yet putting this unreasonable
price gouging into perspective. It's costing me $9 more just in price increase vs.
my entire ticket price to fly to Arizona this January; SHIT!
Thus naturally Y'all can see why I'm a little
consternated right now, eh? Although I'm becoming more 'N more impressed with
Thy Mayor 'O Hinchtown's pragmatism, rebounding from a life threatening crash! Not blaming the SAFER Barrier Wall;
Uhm, thanxs 'RASSCAR for inventin' Dat; Hooah!
To Hinch' speaking so fluidly in explaining
technical terms whilst discussing the possibilities of Indy Cars intended Dome
Skid safety upgrade's implications. then again who's got the mythical
"Unfair Advantage," and who doesn't? As I enjoyed his Snortle when
Miller tried pinning him down on that...
And while definitely not impressed one iota
over the current Bellyaching going on
both near and abroad, with 'Ol
'R, aka Robin Miller summing I-T up so succinctly. What happened to the days
when if Y'all were getting your Butt handed to Yuhs in a Sling! You could
actually throw the kitchen sink at building a better Mousetrap; but I digress!
As I'm seeing a pattern here, albeit not
nearly as glaring as over Thar Across Thy Bloody Pond! Where I'm really
starting to wonder 'bout thee Mad Hatter, nee Uncle Bernaughty, who seems to
enjoy contradicting himself weekly, or even
better yet, sometimes on a daily basis; Hmm? Remind Yuhs of some Billionaire
candidate running for President right now?
As it's funny how part of Mwah was originally
drawn to Formula 1 due to its Machiavellian politics, yet something strange has
occurred ever since having attended that abomination of a race called the USGP
last November!
Adding fuel to the fire, whilst overly aware
that Uncle Bernaughty's simply going for Sound-bite Rhapsody! But seriously
Bernie, what type of message does I-T send to the loyal Fans who are filling
your Bank Accounts to hear you say you wouldn't bother wasting your own money
on attending a Grand Prix; WTF!
Then add to this, Republican Governor Gregory
Abbott of Texas deciding to cutback funding of a key state corporate event,
i.e.; Austin's Formula 1 race, still the only Grand Prix held in tis' good 'Ol
US-of-A and I quickly find myself wishing to give both Mr. Abbott and Mr.
Ecclestone a Will Power Double Byrd Salute!
Although I'm glad
that Circuit Of The Americas will once
again host this year's United States Grand Prix...
Thus I've done what's truly unconscionable
for Mwah! As I'll admit it's leaving me feeling quite flummoxed on some levels,
especially being such a Gynormous F1 Fan for the past three decades...
And I totally know it will not make one single
bit of difference, but; I've chosen to forgo attending this year's USGP at
Austin on the basis that I'm really PISSED OFF at the two aforementioned persons, Mr. Abbott, who needs to know his
shortsightedness does have an effect upon his state's coffers. And Mr.
Ecclestone who needs to know somehow it's time for him to QUIT Monkeying around
with the sport us U.S. Fans - who've been treated so abysmally forever have
loyally followed thru whatever machinations he's made us endure!
And Mr. Bobby Epstein, you're not immune from
this either, since I seem to believe one of the COTA emails I've received earlier
this year - before the race was confirmed? After being a loyal fan for four years,
including being overly FLEECED for Grandstand seat tickets in 2012! Read
something 'bout refunds for last year's Rain-fest, but where in the HELL are
mine!
Do I think my not flying to Austin, Texas
this year and spending money on Thy Grand Prix will have any effect? HELL NO! But I'm tired of the Shenanigans', especially
the part where both F1 and IndyCar Drivers do their Thank the Fans Public
Service Announcement - whilst everybody's Bleeding them Dry in order to get
their share of the Profit Pie!
So Bernie, Jean Todt and whomever, Y'all just
keep going right on FUCKING around with
Formula 1, since you're just like the Politicians whom simply are focused upon what
today will bring for them - and we'll be long gone before the after effects, or
should that be Day After consequences effect them.
As don't Fret Yuhs
Airlines. Your day 'O reckonings coming too! As DON'T even think 'bout shedding
one itsy bitsy Crocodile tear when the next economic Downturn hits Yuhs squarely
where's you dearly deserve I-T! As it'll be 'Uber satisfying giving you the
middle finger too!