The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is a drag racing governing body which sets rules in drag racing and host events all over the United States. About a year or so ago, NHRA asked a few drivers to start a blog, the first of which was the Checker Schuck's Kragen (CSK) Funny Car team blog. Today there are 14 team blogs with the CSK blog being the most-read. The manager for CSK is Bob Wilbur who also happens to be a Rush fan who posts on the Counterparts message board as NHRADood. His blog post from yesterday mentions Rush, Counterparts and Counterparts Admin, Ken. Here's an excerpt from the post:
... Finally, I'm getting to mix two of my favorite "worlds" here today. I have my drag racing life, with all my friends out here and all the people who follow us from around the world. I also have other pursuits, like baseball, hockey, and music. When it comes to the music side of things, any of the guys on this team can tell you who my favorite band is. It's that slightly talented Canadian trio, Rush. The Rush fan community is huge too, and is a lot like NHRA in that people who are into the band are WAY into the band.
One of my Rush friends is a guy named Ken Hoffman, who hosts the number one Rush fan website, called "Counterparts," and Ken is here today, along with three other Rush fans who are also NHRA fans. If you're familiar with Nitromater as a drag racing fan, picture that sort of site, only populated by fans of the most talented band in the world. More than 8,000 people are registered at Counterparts, and the message boards there are a lively place. BTW, the band is in the studio these days, working on yet another album. Word from drummer Neil Peart is that what they come up with so far is the "freshest" stuff they've ever done. Ken and I, along with millions of other Rush fanatics (geeks) can't wait. Look for a world tour in 2007! And, if you're into the band or just into good "give and take" about progressive music, sports, or current events, check out Ken's site. The direct link to the main message board page is http://www.rushmessageboard.com/cpmb/index.php
Well, it's all of 11:00 now, so driver introductions are about to get started. My nerves are starting to tingle, I've got my game face on, and it's got to be time to get going soon. Boy we need some success today. I hope I have something good to write about later...
Until then, Wilber out. "Exit the warrior, today's Tom Sawyer..."
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