Re: If pulling began this century..... - 1 year ago
If pulling began this century is probably one of the best hypothetical questions on here in a very long time. It’s interesting to try and put yourself in this parallel universe/world. It reminds me of the premise to the show The Man in the High Castle for those who have seen any of it. I don’t agree with agree with Bryan’s premise. India…. Is India. That culture is very, very, very differeby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Pro and cons of crossdressing - 1 year ago
I'll ask you the same questions as ABOBB... does pulling have a ceiling? Is the potential Unlimited? Could it be bigger than the NFL? Also, I think we all want to see pulling in large stadiums.... now the difficult question.... why don't we anymore? Why did that era come and go? Your story about country music in stadiums was great but it doesn't exactly parallel the story oby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Pro and cons of crossdressing - 1 year ago
I'm not talking about anyone's "personal"/private personality (that's part of the disconnect between us). I'm only talking about their public side. That's the side the average fan will see if you were to focus on personalities. The private life makes for a nice feel good story on Olympic broadcasts but doesn't grow the sport. Also, I don't mean flamboyanby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Pro and cons of crossdressing - 1 year ago
I wasn't saying anything about Andy's orientation... I was very careful with my words to not imply anything. But as I said in another post, if you say one thing and promote the opposite there's a disconnect there. Sometimes it takes a bold example for people to see the disconnect. To me his comments showed a disconnect saying he's a purist but still approves of crossdressinby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Alcohol Dollars - 1 year ago
Brent, I was thinking the same thing as LSS Fan, but the points comment makes a ton of sense. Thanks. I've got no problem selling or raffling off tickets for a ride down the track. I do think it's a valid discussion of whether this would enhance an event or cheapen it. I know there are people on both sides of that issue. I also wonder how many people are interested in somethingby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Pro and cons of crossdressing - 1 year ago
QuoteBadgerfan Jake search crossdressing for a quick example. I'll do some of the work for you. Here's my search with ALL my posts mentioning "crossdressing" Which one had the bashing? Be specific. If you're going to accuse me of something be specific. Copy and paste my sentence where I bashed someone. Please. It's super easy to copy and paste a sentence. The wby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Pro and cons of crossdressing - 1 year ago
So you accuse me of bashing but you don't provide any specifics or details. Either I bashed or I didn't. You should easily provide proof if I did. Now you accuse me of backpedaling even though I said I stand by my statement... and I even added to my statement for clarity. Nowhere did I backpedal. I'm not going to backpedal on this either. The vast majority of pullers are outshiby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Pro and cons of crossdressing - 1 year ago
I'm confused at what was out of line in my comments? You even admitted that "While Andy may not technically be a purist"... so we agree. There's nothing wrong with not being a purist or brand loyal. I've got zero gripe with anyone who isn't. My point is, don't say your one thing but support another. Just admit who you are. Discussions are better when people can be honestby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Pro and cons of crossdressing - 1 year ago
What bashing did I do? And please provide specifics because I just re-read my post (maybe you should too) and I don't see where I'm bashing anyone.by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Pro and cons of crossdressing - 1 year ago
QuoteBadgerfanMy opinion when someone works hard to build a new tractor that stands out or that looks different from the standard red or green the bashing they get on here is uncalled for. If you disagree that's fine were all entitled to an opinion, say you disagree and quit the bashing. Could you please post a link to any of the bashing?by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Pro and cons of crossdressing - 1 year ago
QuoteGirbachAI'm purists but I enjoy seeing folks using different colors and different brands. It's time to admit to yourself that you're not a purist. IT's OK... but be honest with yourself. If you saw someone say they weren't gay, but they do like watching dudes hook up... you'd laugh at that comment. That's exactly what your comment looks like to a brandby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Component Lt. PS - 1 year ago
The decline of NASCAR started before the decline of the economy. The decline started with the car of tomorrow and the lack of brand loyalty. The decline started when the economy was doing great. People are brand loyal. Most EVERYONE I know that has a pickup truck will tell you why their brand is better than the other brand. I know guys that would never drive another brand... I know guys thatby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Component Lt. PS - 1 year ago
Martins had a pair of non-component pros that ran every bit as good as their pair of component pros. Profab and SCS gear boxes and parts have been stuffed inside of all types of housings. I like components... but be honest about why you want them. Simply pretending like you can't hold the power of a Light pro without a component chassis isn't entirely true.by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Component Lt. PS - 1 year ago
That's odd. There are and have been non-component Prostocks and Superstocks that have drivelines that hold more power...by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Why can’t a 14mm sigma run against 16mm ppumps - 1 year ago
The responses have gone eerily quiet!by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Tomah live stream - 1 year ago
QuoteFan 2 Since you "care" so much about pulling why don't you list on here the issues that have EVER been solved by getting on here to complain or bash ANY organization? Any of them have things that could be better. However, I'm not sure internet issues in Wisconsin get fixed on a message board?! Maybe you can prove me wrong and list the items you fixed on here? Didn't people jby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Why can’t a 14mm sigma run against 16mm ppumps - 1 year ago
So maybe I'm missing it... but I didn't see answers to these questions (I've changed the format to make the questions more clear): 1. Can the 14mm stock Sigmas be modified? 2. If modification is allowed... do you police the plunger size or the cam? 3. If no modification is allowed... how do you police keeping it 100% stock? I think it's only fair to compare a fully modby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Why can’t a 14mm sigma run against 16mm ppumps - 1 year ago
So you argument is why not allow a stock 14 sigma vs. a highly modified P-Pump? I think it's a good discussion. My questions: Can the 14mm stock Sigmas be modified? If so how do you police the plunger size or the cam? If not, how do you police keeping it 100% stock? The truth is policing of pump internals is not easy and not realistic. Knowing that pullers (all motorsports guys realby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Swamp Indictments - 1 year ago
My kids are in elementary school (in farm country). They haven't taken an American history class yet. Somehow, maybe by magic they come home with facts and data about American history. Weird right? No, not really, they are learning different fundamentals within their other lessons. That’s what’s happening with things like CRT. Tenants of things like CRT are hidden in other lessons. Ceby Jake Morgan - Off-Topic Forum
Re: Swamp Indictments - 1 year ago
I don't see a Civil War coming. I expect people to simply fall inline. If Covid taught us anything it's most people will simply do whatever they're told. The J6 protestors have showed us that if you step out of line they will just make examples out of you. Even if you were non-violent and just walked past a barricade you will get harassed and prosecuted. They are even going afby Jake Morgan - Off-Topic Forum
Re: Why does the size matter Before cutting?; to Jake - 1 year ago
Just as a quick follow-up for clarity, I beleive there are SOME new tire rules... or have ALL of these been in the Rule Book for a while: 2023 NTPA Pulling Rules Tire Approval and Measuring General Rules Tire Approval Any new tire and/or tire size(s) other than those currently approved for NTPA competition must be approved by NTPA Technical Services before being used in NTPA competitby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Why does the size matter Before cutting?; to Jake - 1 year ago
Thanks for the clarification HP, I stand corrected. It's a terrible old rule. Just out of curiosity when was the pre-approval process implemented? Was it near the introduction of the original Puller 2000's?by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Why does the size matter Before cutting? - 1 year ago
The problem is not competitors and manufacturers. They have always and will always push the limits. The problem is the organizations don't enforce the existing rules. They let it slide, lets it slide, let it slide, and finally when it boils over they band-aid a new rule on top of the old rules. As I said, tires can be stretched... this new rule doesn't address that or solve tire sizby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Why does the size matter Before cutting? - 1 year ago
All the organizations you mentioned have stifled creativity. NASCAR is as cookie cutter as can be and has lost tons of fan appeal and brand loyalty because of these same micromanaging policies. This is one of those instances where less is more. Less overly obtrusive rules benefits everyone. Your argument seems to be that since the tires are pulling specific it's OK to micromanage the mby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Why does the size matter Before cutting? - 1 year ago
No, I'm saying its the pullers responsibility to make sure they are legal... PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. Something that's going extinct in America. The NTPA should write and enforce simple rules.... not micromanage manufactures(and pullers) which ultimately limits variety and creativity. Yes, there should be a baseline for overall size (that's what I'm saying), and that shby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Why does the size matter Before cutting? - 1 year ago
Stretching tires is not theoretical. It's up to the pullers to make sure their equipment is legal. That goes for tires, cubic inches, turbo size, drawbar, fuel, etc... Is the same logic for tires applied to anything else on a vehicle? Should we ban engine blocks like the 903 Cummins because it's bigger than the legal limit in stock form? it's the exact same logic for tiresby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Perfect North Slopes - 1 year ago
Todd, How was your season this year? Also how did you get into the ski slope business?by Jake Morgan - Off-Topic Forum
Re: Stupid Numbers - 1 year ago
You saying profitability is down is like main stream media saying “mostly peaceful protest". My eyes keep telling me that the narrative and the observation don’t seem to align. Maybe profitability is down because expenditures are up due to all the building and expansion. Heck, I don’t know, I’m not an economist. What I do know is the HC industry is doing just fine. Any overall difficulty theby Jake Morgan - Off-Topic Forum
Re: Stupid Numbers - 1 year ago
QuoteTripleAlphaProcessso healthcare is getting squeezed and profitability in HC is down. I'm going to really struggle to shed any tears for the healthcare industry. First... they were consistently wrong on pretty much EVERYTHING related to COVID... I've lost an amazing amount of respect for the healthcare industry. In fact, many hospitals are still doing masking and social distancby Jake Morgan - Off-Topic Forum
Re: Stupid Numbers - 1 year ago
Well said... you could also insert "health care" instead of "college". EVERY time the government gets involved it becomes more expense and less efficient.by Jake Morgan - Off-Topic Forum
