Haiku Tuesday: Barber, Butler and Bernard
by Tony Johns on Apr 6, 2010 12:39 PM EDT
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It's week two of our new feature, Haiku Tuesday. I was encouraged by last week's participation but I know you out there in the IndyCar world can do better. The good news is that, incredibly enough, Haiku Tuesday has found a bit of an audience among IndyCar fans - who knew that those who appreciate poetry in motion could also be connoisseurs of actual poetry?
At any rate, thanks to the Easter weekend we don't have much to wax poetic about in terms of racing action, but never let it be said that our creativity can be stifled by something so insignificant as an off-weekend!
This week's haikus after the jump...
Easter hiatus.
What is there to talk about?
No races to watch.
Butler basketball:
Even the racers watch you.
Last shot bounced off rim.
Alabama track
Not built on burial ground.
Barber is its name.
Franchitti says that
Motorcycles should run here.
His Dallara? Um...
Dinner with Miller.
Might be good for anecdotes.
Advice? Not so much.
Riders of big bulls
Have ego and some have girth.
Not as much as Chip.
Bernard and Looney.
Speak to people from outside.
See forest and trees.
O, Swift 66.
Your shape makes my heart flutter.
But in a good way.
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My favorite time of the year...
Spring is in full swing,
Hoop tourney, Masters, Indy,
Right in my wheelhouse.
RM and the "Penske damper controversy"
Hey Robin Miller,
Controversies are fun though,
Is this one for real?
Not a damper or,
Third spring or ride control, just
A “clever” roll bar.
Now MacTaggart says,
Penske’s roll bars are legal,
And always have been.
Follow up, Robin:
If other teams tried this too,
Is this just sour grapes?
Finally, Robin,
Inquiring minds want to know,
Who really said what?
by inf1958 on Apr 6, 2010 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow!
You totally brought it! Good work!
You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.
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Have you thought about doing an open thread during the Barber race this weekend? The SBNation commenting system works great during live events because for logged-in users comments appear instantly with no need to refresh the browser window. It creates a sort of community live blog/discussion.
Here’s an example of what one looks like from a college basketball blog: http://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/2010/3/21/1383298/1-duke-vs-8-california-open-thread
Obviously, the format works best for team sports but I think it could work here too, particularly with respect to armchair technical analysis.
I’ve considered it – in fact, I tried it during qualifying, but nobody showed up. The CoverItLive live blogs tend to bring more people in because they’re real-time. In general, though, a lot of people don’t bother with live blogs or comment threads because they’re watching the race on TV or commenting on Twitter.
But if POV members want open comment threads for qual/race sessions I’ll certainly listen.
You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.
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two haiku
springtime at barber
rolling hills and scenic trees
but no overtake
my new favorite
simona di silvestro—
steer clear of rahal
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