Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season
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Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season
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"My family has sacrificed a lot to allow me to chase my dream," said Scelzi, driver of the Mopar/Oakley Dodge Charger R/T. "Because of their support, I've accomplished everything I've set out to do in drag racing and so much more. Now it's time for me to watch my kids grow up and to be there for them every day. It's time to help my brothers full time with the business. It's time to hold my wife Julie's hand and tell her I love her every night."
"My family has sacrificed a lot to allow me to chase my dream," said Scelzi, driver of the Mopar/Oakley Dodge Charger R/T. "Because of their support, I've accomplished everything I've set out to do in drag racing and so much more. Now it's time for me to watch my kids grow up and to be there for them every day. It's time to help my brothers full time with the business. It's time to hold my wife Julie's hand and tell her I love her every night."
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Re: Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season (Arturbo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Arturbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
"My family has sacrificed a lot to allow me to chase my dream,
It's time to hold my wife Julie's hand and tell her I love her every night."</TD></TR></TABLE>
any married drag racer can read between the lines on this one.....gary get your ***** out of wifes purse
"My family has sacrificed a lot to allow me to chase my dream,
It's time to hold my wife Julie's hand and tell her I love her every night."</TD></TR></TABLE>
any married drag racer can read between the lines on this one.....gary get your ***** out of wifes purse
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Re: Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season (Rusty Shackleferd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rusty Shackleferd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">any married drag racer can read between the lines on this one.....gary get your ***** out of wifes purse </TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL.....
I am a married drag racer and let me tell you... every time I go to the track...complains complains complains but I dont give a Rats **** .
LOL.....
I am a married drag racer and let me tell you... every time I go to the track...complains complains complains but I dont give a Rats **** .
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Re: Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season (Rusty Shackleferd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rusty Shackleferd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">any married drag racer can read between the lines on this one.....gary get your ***** out of wifes purse </TD></TR></TABLE>
my wife always wanna go with me
my wife always wanna go with me
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Re: Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season (tony1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Scelzi must have been watching too much Driving Force... lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
HAHA! He is an awesome driver and I always enjoyed the paint on his cars. By the way, what is the business that he will be helping out with?
HAHA! He is an awesome driver and I always enjoyed the paint on his cars. By the way, what is the business that he will be helping out with?
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Re: Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season (tony1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Scelzi must have been watching too much Driving Force... lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's what I was thinking!!! Wasn't he at Force's wedding aniversary?? His wife probably got some ideas after that episode.
That's what I was thinking!!! Wasn't he at Force's wedding aniversary?? His wife probably got some ideas after that episode.
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Re: Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season (vivid 02)
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LOL..... I am a married drag racer and let me tell you... every time I go to the track...complains complains complains but I dont give a Rats **** . </TD></TR></TABLE>
Sheesh, I can't keep my girl away from the track! She wants to go MUCH MUCH MUCH more than I do most of the time!
LOL.....
I am a married drag racer and let me tell you... every time I go to the track...complains complains complains but I dont give a Rats **** . </TD></TR></TABLE>Sheesh, I can't keep my girl away from the track! She wants to go MUCH MUCH MUCH more than I do most of the time!
Re: Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season (toyotaturbo)
wow, kind of surprising...
... i will predict it now... he will be back racing within the next couple of years
... i will predict it now... he will be back racing within the next couple of years
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Re: Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season (Innes)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Innes »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow, kind of surprising...
... i will predict it now... he will be back racing within the next couple of years </TD></TR></TABLE>
Oh I agree with you on this! I told myself I was gonna take this year off. Who was I kidding?
... i will predict it now... he will be back racing within the next couple of years
</TD></TR></TABLE>Oh I agree with you on this! I told myself I was gonna take this year off. Who was I kidding?
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Re: Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season (vivid 02)
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LOL..... I am a married drag racer and let me tell you... every time I go to the track...complains complains complains but I dont give a Rats **** . </TD></TR></TABLE>
I hear ya! Unless we go to a real race then its alright.
LOL.....
I am a married drag racer and let me tell you... every time I go to the track...complains complains complains but I dont give a Rats **** . </TD></TR></TABLE>I hear ya! Unless we go to a real race then its alright.
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Re: Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season (SPOOLINmatt)
there is a big diff. between doing the weekend racing and doing it as a full time job. Racing as a full time profession is more of a life style than it is a job. The hours that it takes can not be counted. It take a huge toll on you personal life you miss alot of little things that you normally would think were that big of a deal. Good luck Gary!
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Re: Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season (N2O)
Definitely, being a weekend racer is nothing at all like racing full time. I really respect the people who do it full time, because they give up A LOT to do so. I've had the option a few times, it's just not the life for me.
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Re: Scelzi to step away from drag racing at conclusion of the 2007 NHRA season (Rusty Shackleferd)
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any married drag racer can read between the lines on this one.....gary get your ***** out of wifes purse </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've had the option a few times, it's just not the life for me. </TD></TR></TABLE>
He has his reasons and being a full time racer does take a toll on a relationship and a family. As much as we love racing, there's more to life than cars. Anyone who values racing over family is a f-ckin IDIOT.
any married drag racer can read between the lines on this one.....gary get your ***** out of wifes purse </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tony1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've had the option a few times, it's just not the life for me. </TD></TR></TABLE>
He has his reasons and being a full time racer does take a toll on a relationship and a family. As much as we love racing, there's more to life than cars. Anyone who values racing over family is a f-ckin IDIOT.
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I belive he has a truck dealership... i think they may sell big rigs, but im not too sure.
They were speculating this with him during the interview @ Vegas on ESPN2... i wonder if the Eric Medlen incident helped make his mind up.
He will be back... garunteed!
They were speculating this with him during the interview @ Vegas on ESPN2... i wonder if the Eric Medlen incident helped make his mind up.
He will be back... garunteed!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crazykid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> i wonder if the Eric Medlen incident helped make his mind up.
He will be back... garunteed!</TD></TR></TABLE>
i was surprised that no one brought this up until now, but i think thats exactly what made his mind up. its gotta be tough losing someone you race w/ every year, its gotta make you think. for selzi
He will be back... garunteed!</TD></TR></TABLE>
i was surprised that no one brought this up until now, but i think thats exactly what made his mind up. its gotta be tough losing someone you race w/ every year, its gotta make you think.
for selzi
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eddiecut »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">that is a good man to walk away from something to be with his wife. Thats a in my book. really showing that he is not selfish... </TD></TR></TABLE>
I dont know, i know thats its a busy career that would keep you away from the family a decent amount, but its a career, we cant all just walk away from our jobs when we dont see out families as much.
in my book. really showing that he is not selfish... </TD></TR></TABLE>I dont know, i know thats its a busy career that would keep you away from the family a decent amount, but its a career, we cant all just walk away from our jobs when we dont see out families as much.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SPOOLINmatt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I dont know, i know thats its a busy career that would keep you away from the family a decent amount, but its a career, we cant all just walk away from our jobs when we dont see out families as much. </TD></TR></TABLE>
He owns a business with his brothers and he use to own a trucking company. I think he will be ok. Have you ever heard of quiting one job and starting a new one. And it isnt a career that keeps you away from your faimly a decent amount it is a career that keeps you away from your faimly a lot. They do 23 races in a season plus testing and things he has to do for Oakley and DSR. I would bet that he is away from his family about 200 days a year. if not more.
He owns a business with his brothers and he use to own a trucking company. I think he will be ok. Have you ever heard of quiting one job and starting a new one. And it isnt a career that keeps you away from your faimly a decent amount it is a career that keeps you away from your faimly a lot. They do 23 races in a season plus testing and things he has to do for Oakley and DSR. I would bet that he is away from his family about 200 days a year. if not more.