Bullrun

[Damn True]

Dude, have you ever been to Boston? It makes SF look as efficient as a german train system. I grew up in SF/Bay and recently move to Boston and can say without a doubt, Boston takes the cake for the most F-ed up city/street layouts. I have friends in NY that refuse to visit because they fear they will never figure out how to get out of Boston.

The only times I've been to Boston I was riding with a friend who was local. So you may very well be right about Boston. I've driven in every other major city in the US and can say that S.F. is the worst of them. Houston though has worse drivers.


The routes were a little boring last night. But what the heck can you do in NV?

I was glad that the Bimmer kid did the right thing finally.

Is Alsop digging his own grave with his tactics?

I'm still rooting for the New Yawkuhs and the Mexicans.

[dropit69]

yeah can you elaberate on the rules of speeding..i remember the first episode that Goldberg said if you get tickets itll count against ya and if your impouded you are kicked out..cant find official rules on it anywhere?

[96Z28SS]

Dude, have you ever been to Boston? It makes SF look as efficient as a german train system. I grew up in SF/Bay and recently move to Boston and can say without a doubt, Boston takes the cake for the most F-ed up city/street layouts. I have friends in NY that refuse to visit because they fear they will never figure out how to get out of Boston.

Oh Boston isn't that bad. I've driven in worse cities.

[96Z28SS]

The F-150 guys need to get beat.
Whats with them recording everyones speedo and ratting them out.
Can't wait for next week.

[MrAngry]

First the speeding rules... we had to stay within' a prudent and reasonable speed, basically 5-10mph over was ok anything over was a penalty.

Also, as far as us (Charger) seeming to come in 3rd... it's all editing (can't really go into it...)

The other thing you will see in the upcoming episodes is that teams begin to become more cut throat... now we're halfway through and the possibility of the 200k is pretty real so it definitely gets more exciting...

[Bookm]

I think it's cool that it's getting more competitive. They're runnin' for big bucks! The buddy-buddy thing HAS to break down sooner or later. If I saw others getting away with breaking the rules, I'd raise heck too.

I wish Goldberg would explain the speeding rules better. Being a veteran speeder, I have a well honed ability to recognize when it's safe(ish) to get on 'er! And with this much money on the line, I'd want to take advantage of this ability (ie. fast in valleys, slow over hills and curves, latch on to a "rabbit" (another speeder) and your golden (watch for pacing from behind), etc., etc.

But I'm sure it would make filming impossible because your forcing the camera cars to speed also. If your forced to drive to suite the camera cars, then I can see a little bit of "un-reality" TV goin' on here.

I liked the idea of a show that leaned towards the outlaw aspect of driving, and I do like the aggresive "mood" of the show, but I'm having trouble convincing myself that I wouldn't hit some healthy speeds quite often. Also, you shouldn't be penalized for getting a ticket. You're only "charged" with the offence, not "convicted". You should have the right to fight the charge in court. But then how could the show control the rules about tickets? Maybe I just shouldn't think so hard about it, and just enjoy the show for what it is! (LOL) =)

I would expect to see more hostile feelings being exibited as time goes on. I hope next season they only accept COOL cars, not a big white F150.

Oh Yah... it's a good thing that all four cars picked for the "glass" challenge had hand-brakes. I would have loved to see that Olds try to slam the foot break to slide around! hehe

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Someone needed to tell Mr. Alsop to use the hand brake on the Trans Am.

And to take of the traction control! The ASR systems in 4th gens are completely useless in performance driving situations; it renders the car entirely incapable of anything even resembling a controlled-performance-maneuver.

The kid in the Bimmer can't drive his car worth a **** either, it was nice to see him forfeit to be with his buddy, though.

[TRILOGYZ28]

is that Mike Alsops T/A right beside yours ?

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XJguy

[Damn True]

is that Mike Alsops T/A right beside yours ?

Thank goodness Andre's Olds is as large as it is. Otherwise he'd have no room for all the snazzy outfits he brought along. If nothing else, the man is a snappy dresser.

[Rich Team11 H/O]

We had a $500 over-weight penalty on the plane

[rob07002]

Not me... no way, no how... luckily we came in second in the first leg and got to put people in the challenge. Honestly, those guys were NUTS running their cars through that. If we did have to do it I would've had Jim fastball a fire extinguisher through the glass or something but I would've never run the Charger through that....

Fwew! That would have broke my heart! I can't believe the Lotus dudes did it though, I would like to see what damage it caused.

Ok, so here are the teams that need to go next, in my order.

1)team F-150
2)team Trans-am
3)team Honda
4)team Lotus

So it seems Mr. Angry has some slick moves with the flag girls there. Nice...

What actually happens when a team gets eliminated? Do you actually leave at that exact moment? Would suck to have to get in your car after all that driving in the middle of bumf*ck Nevada at night about who knows how many thousands of miles away from home.

[Leader One]

Man I love Bullrun. It is my newest TV program addiction. The producer and Goldberg are geniuses for creating that show and for the fantastic camera shots.

Congrats to all participants making it onto the show and I could only wish to do the same. I will keep my eyes glued to my widescreen each and every Tuesday till the end. It is killing me to see which team ultimatley wins!

[TheMonkey]

i'm not sure why so many people are giving the bmw driver a thumbs up. imho, he did not do the right thing. his partners dad just lost his brother suddenly and wanted his son, the nephew, home for the particulars. it was time to go home, the kid was shaken, and his dad requested his return. then his "friend" tells him that he shouldn't go home, and he needs to lead his own life? he keeps pushing hard to keep him there, all the way until he was in tears & nearly hysterical. i did not see that this kid did the right thing while it was still a choice.

[FoxGranadaChuck]

Man I love Bullrun. It is my newest TV program addiction. The producer and Goldberg are geniuses for creating that show and for the fantastic camera shots.

Congrats to all participants making it onto the show and I could only wish to do the same. I will keep my eyes glued to my widescreen each and every Tuesday till the end. It is killing me to see which team ultimatley wins!

Same thing here!!!

[FoxGranadaChuck]

i'm not sure why so many people are giving the bmw driver a thumbs up. imho, he did not do the right thing. his partners dad just lost his brother suddenly and wanted his son, the nephew, home for the particulars. it was time to go home, the kid was shaken, and his dad requested his return. then his "friend" tells him that he shouldn't go home, and he needs to lead his own life? he keeps pushing hard to keep him there, all the way until he was in tears & nearly hysterical. i did not see that this kid did the right thing while it was still a choice.

I mostly concur. I think that the BMW guys should have abdicated when the news of the co-driver's parent passing away became known.

On the other hand, the BMW team abdicating in the manner and fashion that it did was quite a class act, IMHO.

[Damn True]

i'm not sure why so many people are giving the bmw driver a thumbs up. imho, he did not do the right thing. his partners dad just lost his brother suddenly and wanted his son, the nephew, home for the particulars. it was time to go home, the kid was shaken, and his dad requested his return. then his "friend" tells him that he shouldn't go home, and he needs to lead his own life? he keeps pushing hard to keep him there, all the way until he was in tears & nearly hysterical. i did not see that this kid did the right thing while it was still a choice.

I s'pose I should have said that I was glad to see the Bimmer kid eventually do the right thing.

[FoxGranadaChuck]

I s'pose I should have said that I was glad to see the Bimmer kid eventually do the right thing.

As was I.

[6'9"Witha69]

It was drama, but do you blame him? I know I would have difficulty deciding between two life changing events. Just put yourself in his shoes. It was ultimately the right choice, but in the heat of the moment, can you say you wouldn't have had your demons?

[TheMonkey]

It was drama, but do you blame him? I know I would have difficulty deciding between two life changing events. Just put yourself in his shoes. It was ultimately the right choice, but in the heat of the moment, can you say you wouldn't have had your demons?

yes, perhaps you are right. at his age, i was an idiot

in fact, some of my idiocism has survived with age, so who knows what i would have done.

anyhow, there was a moment when the wingman on team chebby laughed and his laugh sounded EXACTLY like Captain Chaos. even if this show wasn't some sort of derivative of Cannonball Run, i would have thought that laugh sounded like Captain Chaos.

on another note, was anyone else impressed when the dad from team TA kept his cool, diagnosed, and fixed the broken transmission line in 10:xx minutes? was there any support from the sag wagons?

fun show.

[FoxGranadaChuck]

yes, perhaps you are right. at his age, i was an idiot

in fact, some of my idiocism has survived with age, so who knows what i would have done.

anyhow, there was a moment when the wingman on team chebby laughed and his laugh sounded EXACTLY like Captain Chaos. even if this show wasn't some sort of derivative of Cannonball Run, i would have thought that laugh sounded like Captain Chaos.

on another note, was anyone else impressed when the dad from team TA kept his cool, diagnosed, and fixed the broken transmission line in 10:xx minutes? was there any support from the sag wagons?

fun show.

I did not notice what you did about team Chevy, but I was impressed with the Dad of Team Trans Am.