Caption This ARCA Image
Image caption contests are common within the political/social blogosphere. Not so much within the much smaller auto racing community.
Not having a legitimate reason not to have one I say why not? Additionally, being provided with such an image resulting from an “ARCA Meltdown” by drivers Michael Simko and Don St. Denis Sunday who could resist? (Simko is visible, St. Denis is inside and not visible )
So have at it, throw your best in the comment section. I’ll start with my two centavos:
“Damn, I didn’t know my chrome horn was so loud!”
“Let me get the tear-off for you.”
As background, the event pictured occured at Toledo Speedway’s season ending Glass City 200, an event that has a long and storied history.
Add this to that history.
On the ensuing re-start, the fireworks began when St. Denis and Simko tangled coming to the green, sending Simko into the wall. Simko jumped from his car, waited for St. Denis and flung his helmet at the car, jumped into the windshield of St. Denis and the fight was on, as St. Denis exited his car and the two exchanged blows. The pair were separated and were done for the afternoon.
The entire race recap is available here. Veteran Jack Landis won the event and scooped up a cool $7,320 for his self described
Yeah it got plenty of coverage in Australia as well, probably not the best image for motorsport as a whole.A serious suspension is warranted.
That being said pro drivers in NASCAR & Aust V8’s have done similar - although not as extreme - over the years.
Oh caption time.
” Here, let me show you my left foot braking technique, up close”
Is that the old “heal & toe” technique Peter?
Caption: “Are you sure I’m not supposed to get in from the side window?
St Denis is a great driver as is Simko. I was there and Simko over reacted. If there’s one guy I would hate to run into in a bad mood it’s St Denis. Really nice guy out of the car. Veeeeerry serious dude behind the wheel. I watched Simko’s parents race at mtClemens for years, eventually I think both his mom and dad cracked the lower ranks of NACSAR. The only reason I go to Toledo is to see the great drivers that race there on the wondeful1/2 mile oval. It would be a crime if either of these drivers was not allowed back! It is scary fast there and drivers seem to be always on the edge!I can’t say I blame either one for the adrenalin release.