FORCE #1 SEED FOR WAR STORIES
Fri, 2008-12-19 12:29
Eliminations begin on Monday …
The votes have been tallied and the fans have spoken – John Force is the man most capable of telling a war story like none other. One thing Force has learned in story-telling, qualifying is one thing, competition is another.
This time Force is taking no chances considering last year’s upset first round at the hands of Aaron Polburn.
“I really want to thank the fans who voted for me,” Force said. “I have a few stories that might make a few people smile.”
Trailing Force in the voting was former high-profile Raymond Beadle crewman “Waterbed” Fred Miller who has more than a few tales of his own to share.
Eliminations begin on Monday …
The votes have been tallied and the fans have spoken – John Force is the man most capable of telling a war story like none other. One thing Force has learned in story-telling, qualifying is one thing, competition is another.
This time Force is taking no chances considering last year’s upset first round at the hands of Aaron Polburn.
“I really want to thank the fans who voted for me,” Force said. “I have a few stories that might make a few people smile.”
Trailing Force in the voting was former high-profile Raymond Beadle crewman “Waterbed” Fred Miller who has more than a few tales of his own to share.
“This is a pretty neat deal and I’m glad they asked me to take part,” Miller said. “Just like we were back in the day, I’m in this to win. Even if I do have to run at the PG-13 level.”
The CompetitionPlus.com War Stories Showdown is a competition of story-telling with the winners determined by reader vote as competitors advance on an NHRA-style eliminations ladder. Ladder seeding is determined by reader vote.
Voter turnout for this year’s competition has been incredible, surpassing 2007 qualifying totals in less than 24 hours. Over 110,000 readers tuned in and voted in last year’s competition.
Competition begins on Monday with Force meeting veteran photojournalist Don Gillespie in the first round of competition.
This is the point where the stories are told. Each “race” gets three days of voting time and the contestant with the most votes from each match advances until one remains – just like in drag racing competition.
Other match-ups include Miller versus former IHRA executive turned television producer Ted Jones, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits versus former Seattle International Raceway promoter Jim Rockstad, Gary “Wild Thing” Scelzi versus former NHRA publicist turned Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood, The Gliddens [Bob & Etta] versus former Budweiser super team crewman Chris Kaufmann; ADRL President Kenny Nowling versus photographer extraordinaire Steve Reyes, former photo man turned nitro racer Whit Bazemore versus drag racing’s official thug Pat Musi and Shirley “Cha-Cha” Muldowney squares off against former Bill Jenkins driver Joe Lepone Jr.
The first round concludes on December 30.
COMPETITOR – PERCENTAGE OF VOTES
1. John Force – 22.15
2. “Waterbed” Fred Miller – 13.49
3. Don Garlits – 12.94
4. Gary Scelzi – 11.12
5. Bob & Etta Glidden – 10.85
6. Kenny Nowling – 6.77
7. Whit Bazemore – 4.28
8. Shirley Muldowney – 3.37
9. Joe Lepone Jr. – 3.19
10. Pat Musi – 3.1
11. Steve Reyes – 2.28
12. Chris Kauffman – 1.91
13. Steve Earwood – 1.64
14. Jim Rockstad – 1.55
15. Ted Jones – .91
16. Don Gillespie - .64
FIRST ROUND PAIRINGS/SCHEDULE – December 22 (Voting Ends Dec. 24)
1. John Force vs. 16. Don Gillespie,
8. Shirley Muldowney vs. 9. Joe Lepone, Jr. (Voting ends Dec. 25)
December 23 (Voting ends Dec. 26)
4. Gary Scelzi vs. 13. Steve Earwood
5. Bob & Etta Glidden vs. 12. Chris Kaufmann
December 26 (Voting ends Dec. 29)
2. “Waterbed” Fred Miller vs. 15. Ted Jones
7. Whit Bazemore vs. 10. Pat Musi
December 27 (Voting ends Dec. 30
3. Don Garlits vs. 14. Jim Rockstad
6. Kenny Nowling vs. 11. Steve Reyes
The votes have been tallied and the fans have spoken – John Force is the man most capable of telling a war story like none other. One thing Force has learned in story-telling, qualifying is one thing, competition is another.
This time Force is taking no chances considering last year’s upset first round at the hands of Aaron Polburn.
“I really want to thank the fans who voted for me,” Force said. “I have a few stories that might make a few people smile.”
Trailing Force in the voting was former high-profile Raymond Beadle crewman “Waterbed” Fred Miller who has more than a few tales of his own to share.
Eliminations begin on Monday …
The votes have been tallied and the fans have spoken – John Force is the man most capable of telling a war story like none other. One thing Force has learned in story-telling, qualifying is one thing, competition is another.
This time Force is taking no chances considering last year’s upset first round at the hands of Aaron Polburn.
“I really want to thank the fans who voted for me,” Force said. “I have a few stories that might make a few people smile.”
Trailing Force in the voting was former high-profile Raymond Beadle crewman “Waterbed” Fred Miller who has more than a few tales of his own to share.
“This is a pretty neat deal and I’m glad they asked me to take part,” Miller said. “Just like we were back in the day, I’m in this to win. Even if I do have to run at the PG-13 level.”
The CompetitionPlus.com War Stories Showdown is a competition of story-telling with the winners determined by reader vote as competitors advance on an NHRA-style eliminations ladder. Ladder seeding is determined by reader vote.
Voter turnout for this year’s competition has been incredible, surpassing 2007 qualifying totals in less than 24 hours. Over 110,000 readers tuned in and voted in last year’s competition.
Competition begins on Monday with Force meeting veteran photojournalist Don Gillespie in the first round of competition.
This is the point where the stories are told. Each “race” gets three days of voting time and the contestant with the most votes from each match advances until one remains – just like in drag racing competition.
Other match-ups include Miller versus former IHRA executive turned television producer Ted Jones, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits versus former Seattle International Raceway promoter Jim Rockstad, Gary “Wild Thing” Scelzi versus former NHRA publicist turned Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood, The Gliddens [Bob & Etta] versus former Budweiser super team crewman Chris Kaufmann; ADRL President Kenny Nowling versus photographer extraordinaire Steve Reyes, former photo man turned nitro racer Whit Bazemore versus drag racing’s official thug Pat Musi and Shirley “Cha-Cha” Muldowney squares off against former Bill Jenkins driver Joe Lepone Jr.
The first round concludes on December 30.
COMPETITOR – PERCENTAGE OF VOTES
1. John Force – 22.15
2. “Waterbed” Fred Miller – 13.49
3. Don Garlits – 12.94
4. Gary Scelzi – 11.12
5. Bob & Etta Glidden – 10.85
6. Kenny Nowling – 6.77
7. Whit Bazemore – 4.28
8. Shirley Muldowney – 3.37
9. Joe Lepone Jr. – 3.19
10. Pat Musi – 3.1
11. Steve Reyes – 2.28
12. Chris Kauffman – 1.91
13. Steve Earwood – 1.64
14. Jim Rockstad – 1.55
15. Ted Jones – .91
16. Don Gillespie - .64
FIRST ROUND PAIRINGS/SCHEDULE – December 22 (Voting Ends Dec. 24)
1. John Force vs. 16. Don Gillespie,
8. Shirley Muldowney vs. 9. Joe Lepone, Jr. (Voting ends Dec. 25)
December 23 (Voting ends Dec. 26)
4. Gary Scelzi vs. 13. Steve Earwood
5. Bob & Etta Glidden vs. 12. Chris Kaufmann
December 26 (Voting ends Dec. 29)
2. “Waterbed” Fred Miller vs. 15. Ted Jones
7. Whit Bazemore vs. 10. Pat Musi
December 27 (Voting ends Dec. 30
3. Don Garlits vs. 14. Jim Rockstad
6. Kenny Nowling vs. 11. Steve Reyes
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