What the hell are you people talking about? I want specific examples!!! Comment now by using the comment reply from this blog. I don't want a bunch of new blog entries, I want comment replies!! Who exactly are the drivers that have problems with Jimmy Cohagen and why?
Let me tell you something: If one guy keeps you from racing, then you should go somewhere else. If all those drivers hate Jimmy Cohagen so much that they can't seem to race at Painesville Speedway then they have no real tie to the community and they really don't care about Painesville Speedway. There are quite a few happy drivers at Painesville Speedway. Granted, there are various issues that need attention, but holy moly, if one person affects you that much, then don't come back. Go race at Lorain County Speedway where everything is perfect and there is never a fight or disagreement about the rules and all the cars are legal. Wow, if you believe that then you are even dumber than I thought.
I read what "sisappy" or whatever his name is wrote and I agree with a lot of it, but the Jimmy Cohagen thing, just sounds like another ridiculous claim. Its like the Jimmy Cohagen fever epidemic. I think people hate Jimmy Cohagen because other people say they hate Jimmy Cohagen.
Example:
Idiot: Hey did you here Painesville Speedway is closing?
Dumb Listener: Oh really? Why?
Idiot: Because Jimmy Cohagen is a jerk and all the drivers left because he is a bad person.
Dumb Listener: Wow, I hate Jimmy Cohagen too!
See, the talking just goes on and on, now isn't that stupid. Jimmy Cohagen did not kill Painesville Speedway, so quit the bull crap. Get on with it and get on the track. There was a great show just this last Saturday and great attendance and I didn't hear one fan even mention Jimmy Cohagen. I believe Cohagen was there and he didn't keep fans out last week. Hmmm, "wake up America".
Oh hey, remember that time when Jimmy Cohagen shot the tires out of that one car just so his favorite driver could win the race. Ooh, how about that time when he put sand in the point leaders gas tank just so his favorite driver could win. The best of all, was when Cohagen made up a new rule that only his favorite drivers could run Chevy 350's while the other cars had to run moped engines. That was a real bamboozle!!!!
There are my example , please share yours!!!
Comments
To reply to YOUR request of "Who exactly are the drivers that have problems with Jimmy Cohagen and why?" would be a waste of my time because you have already stated that it is “bull crap”. It is obvious that you would not be open to what they have tried to say.
I am only interested in seeing PS improve and prosper, I personally have no beef with Jim.I personally do not hate Jimmy, I've known him for many years. He is in a position to get a great deal of scrutiny and to be held accountable to the track's actions. I was in his shoes not log ago. We (officials) held post race talks to settle differences every week. We would reveiew video tapes upon request. (Jimmy came to my home when I lived in MOL and I travelled out to his car owners for this purpose) I personally held meetings with opposing groups that couldn't get along on the track at Perkins Restaurant. I listened (even though I'm hearing impared) to many drivers and fans. It is true that you hear more BAD than GOOD. Let's help change that up...and see more compliments than complaints as things improve.
Jimmy has to realize that his job description as race director / pit steward puts him in the line of fire, and he might be seen in an unfavorable light. Compliments received are few and far between. Compliments, I'm sure, he cherishes, as I did on those RARE occasions.
I learned that I had to be a "diplomatic dickhead" when in his shoes. Just as I learned why Nick G. from the O.R.A. days (1976-1987) was like he was.
It is IMPOSSIBLE to keep everyone HAPPY at the same time. His job is an IMPOSSIBLE one.
Wow, someone is defensive...I personally dont know Jimmy Cohagen and have never said anything bad or good about him. I could care less about him to be honest...As a fan All I care about is watching good racing! If that means all the drivers to come out to Lorain...I am sure they would welcome you and they put on a great race every week and I know bcause i drive from Mentor every weekend to watch either Lorain or similiar tracks 50+ miles away .but sure there and everyother track will have its problems. once in a while but acting like this will not get people back to the track and will certainly not attract new people. Just my two cents...
i personally eyewitness cohagen look nick nyznik in the face and say fuck you, you can't drive anyway.
is that a good enough example?
oh yeah, and a few years back when jim was driving the 88 sportsman he got black flagged, tore off into the p[its did a doughnut spitting gravel and hit a pickup .
this is the PERFECT person to be dealing with ppl.