President Bush Coming for the NASCAR Race??

dmjr · 09-03-2004, 08:47 PM

Hello! I have heard from a couple of people today that President George W. Bush is going to be attending the up coming Nextel Cup Race at NHIS this month. Is this true?
Thank You

trfour · 09-04-2004, 04:19 PM

Hi dmjr,

Coudn't find any conformation out at Nascar.com or Thatsracin.com.

With New Hampshire being at the forefront in the politicle circle of our Nation, it would not surprise me if the President visited us here at the largest sporting event in our State.

A little side story,

I am a mechanic, by trade, heavy trucks and equipment. I was working on some heavy equipment in Manchester earlier this year at a costruction site next to the Manchester Airport with a great view of the runways when a military C5A came in for a landing. My heart started pumping faster as I watched. Then all of a sudden the skys were full of helicopter gunships on patrol around the airport. at this point, it's a good thing that I did not have my camera with, as I would have not gotten any work done! Then after a while, here comes Air Force One in for a landing!
Got to see the motorcade running down the runway leaving the airport on a politicle stop by our President for his two hour visit here.

I am going to tell you, I enjoyed this day, and mannaged to get my work done, as well!!

Thanks

Lakegeezer · 09-05-2004, 07:14 AM

A Nascar race is no place for a sitting president. The security requirements are just too great, and make it a real pain for regular citizens that go. There are the traffic jams when nobody can move during his arrival and departure. There are the SS (secret service) goons arresting anyone that smells like a threat. With the way this campaign has been going, anyone that boos may also be expelled from the track as a threat to America. It is a campaign stunt and will detract from the value of the event itself. During the primaries, we see the the same problems, but that is justified, because it is part of the election process. This is not! I doubt my ticket price will be cut in half to compensate for being forced to behave in a federal way.

SAMIAM · 09-05-2004, 07:33 AM

Looks like Lakegeezer is one of those wild-eyed lefties....probably just back from the New York demonstrations.I for one will be happy to see the president visit our track.Anyway,not to worry.Somehow I doubt that Lakegeezer is

a NASCAR kind of guy.He wouldn't want to trudge through all that beer and ruin his Birkenstocks.

The Skipper · 09-05-2004, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmjr

Hello! I have heard from a couple of people today that President George W. Bush is going to be attending the up coming Nextel Cup Race at NHIS this month. Is this true?
Thank You

I have no doubt that you heard this from a couple of people. So, to answer the question as you asked it, YES. I think it is true, I believe you heard this. Just because you really heard it does not mean that it is accurate information.

Do I think the President's team is going to promote a visit to NHIS. Nope. They would keep it a high security surprise. Why give terrorists more time to plan something? We heard more about Brittney Spears buying on Governors Island (apparently a false rumor) than about the President coming to NHIS. If the word were out about a Presidential visit to NHIS I think we would have heard more about it already.

If he did come, would he be staying at the Bahre Estate on Clay Point? I hear there is more construction on his compound, maybe another house. he could also come in by 'copter rather than causing more traffic headaches with a motorcade. But, if I were to bet, I'd say that the President is not coming to watch NASCAR at NHIS.

trfour · 09-05-2004, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

A Nascar race is no place for a sitting president. The security requirements are just too great, and make it a real pain for regular citizens that go. There are the traffic jams when nobody can move during his arrival and departure. There are the SS (secret service) goons arresting anyone that smells like a threat. With the way this campaign has been going, anyone that boos may also be expelled from the track as a threat to America. It is a campaign stunt and will detract from the value of the event itself. During the primaries, we see the the same problems, but that is justified, because it is part of the election process. This is not! I doubt my ticket price will be cut in half to compensate for being forced to behave in a federal way.

I beg to differ with you on this one, Lakegeezer, and will tell you why.

If any of us do not stand up to any of todays threats, here or around the world, God Help Us! And God be with all of the Floridians through the storm they are going through at this hour.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/head...res/index.html

Ski Man · 09-08-2004, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by trfour

I beg to differ with you on this one, Lakegeezer, and will tell you why.

If any of us do not stand up to any of todays threats, here or around the world, God Help Us! And God be with all of the Floridians through the storm they are going through at this hour.

http://www.nascar.com/2004/news/head...res/index.html

Huh? Your statement makes no sense. What in that post were you responding to?

trfour · 09-08-2004, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ski Man

Huh? Your statement makes no sense. What in that post were you responding to?

Hi, Ski Man,

Sorry for any confusion, on my part.

This Great Country of Our's, has been threatened, since Day One! And before.
George Washington, did not climb into a bomb shelter, and wait for the world to end!

A sitting President of our Great Country, shoulld go where ever he dicides to go, at any time!
It may not be, "by some", the correct thing to do, at the moment, and so, he, will pay the political price in history.

Before and after the attacks on us here, Sep 11, On New York, and Washington, I think it of uttmost Importance for a sitting President of Our Country to show his support, by visiting all of us, Where ever, " In The Eye Of Terror, or anywhere else! "

Hope this helps.

madrasahs · 09-11-2004, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

A Nascar race is no place for a sitting president. The security requirements are just too great, and make it a real pain for regular citizens that go. There are the traffic jams when nobody can move during his arrival and departure. There are the SS (secret service) goons arresting anyone that smells like a threat...anyone that boos may also be expelled from the track as a threat to America....I doubt my ticket price will be cut in half to compensate for being forced to behave in a federal way.

Boston Herald:

"[Bush will be]...visiting the New Hampshire International Speedway next weekend and declaring, 'Start your engines!' Bush will participate in the opening of the Sylvania 300 NASCAR race in Loudon a week from tomorrow before heading to Derry for an 'Ask President Bush' event."
http://news.bostonherald.com/electio...rticleid=43753

Precedent: "February 15, 2004, DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - U.S. President George W. Bush gave the "Gentlemen, start your engines" cry Sunday to begin NASCAR's Daytona 500 in a high-profile speedway visit to court the votes of the millions of fans of one of America's fastest-growing..."
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Motorsport...349302-ap.html

(I Remember a president attending a NASCAR race -- it was Darlington 1992 -- and the president was booed so resoundingly that his face turned bright red, and he left before the start of the race.)

Ski Man · 09-12-2004, 11:39 AM

Yes, well, they're not the most respectful bunch, are they?

gtxrider · 09-13-2004, 12:27 AM

I seem to remember President Reagan at the July 4th, 1984 race in Dayton the day Richard Petty won number 200.

If the President wants to go to the race he can. You can bet there will be lots on men in suits with radio ear pieces and a strange bulge in the chest area of their jackets all around the President.

I hope he enjoys the week end and I bet he will not be booed.

MikeWelsch1559 · 09-14-2004, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmjr

Hello! I have heard from a couple of people today that President George W. Bush is going to be attending the up coming Nextel Cup Race at NHIS this month. Is this true?
Thank You

I hope he is comming Bush is a great president!!!

Coastal Laker · 09-14-2004, 09:00 AM

I read it in the Citizen I think... or the Concord Monitor. I haven't the motivation to search the sites to double check. If I recall correctly, it was mentioned as probable but not definite.

Fancy · 09-14-2004, 01:12 PM

As for "booing" the President - I agree that it is disrespectful, but my understanding is that, in general, politicians who appear at sporting events are generally booed for some reason. I am a sports fan myself, and I don't get it, but I guess it's common - no matter the politician.

mcdude · 09-15-2004, 06:31 AM

Article in Wednesday's Monitor. Avoid Rts. 393/4/9/202 and 106 on Sunday Afternoon!
click for article

Bubba · 09-15-2004, 08:42 AM

DMJR,

Yes, the man will be at the race for the beginning. He has another stop later, so he will not be staying for race. Just the start.

Waterbaby · 09-15-2004, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ski Man

Yes, well, they're not the most respectful bunch, are they?

Skiman, who is the "they" you are referring to in this post?

Ski Man · 09-16-2004, 06:58 AM

The race fans who would boo the president.

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-16-2004, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

Article in Wednesday's Monitor. Avoid Rts. 393/4/9/202 and 106 on Sunday Afternoon!
click for article

Well would you look at that, McDude has reached 500 with his post in this thread!

(Had to return the favor and point that out to everyone.

)
Will the traffic be crazy on Saturday too?

PROPELLER · 09-16-2004, 07:30 AM

It all depends on your timing. I use 106 every weekend to go to the lake. My experience has been that if the race on Sunday is still running when you go by you sail through like any normal Sunday because spectators are not leaving yet. So I listen for the end of the race to make my plans. If it ends early enough, I will wait a couple hours enjoying the lake. Depending on what time yo go by on Saturday it could be busy because there is a truck race & a Busch race but I suspect the number of spectators for those races is nothing like Sundays race.

Waterbaby · 09-16-2004, 08:27 PM

ty for answering. i've been to many races in Loudon, in fact I am a "diehard" race fan (just ask my husband, lol), that is why i asked the question. Gov. Benson has been at some of the races and he wasn't booed, and I cannot imagine that W will be booed on Sunday. just wanted to clarify who you meant by "they", as i said before, i guess i took it a little too personally.

Gilligan · 09-16-2004, 08:46 PM

Political hoopla. Sure Bush likes NASCAR, it is one of the favorite sports in America. But Bush will be here just for the publicity. He'll start the race then head on off to a political function. He won't stay and watch the race.

I wonder how much that vote getting side trip to the race track will cost us taxpayers.

Bubba · 09-17-2004, 08:43 AM

DMJR,

Due to the hurricanes, the President will be in NH one day later (Monday). So he will NOT be at the race Sunday.

robjnh · 09-17-2004, 12:13 PM

Heard he was not coming now due to the Hurricane down south

trfour · 09-17-2004, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilligan

Political hoopla. Sure Bush likes NASCAR, it is one of the favorite sports in America. But Bush will be here just for the publicity. He'll start the race then head on off to a political function. He won't stay and watch the race.

I wonder how much that vote getting side trip to the race track will cost us taxpayers.

Hi Gilligan,
No matter where our President, today in, "George W. Bush", decides to go, we are all obbligated to pay our taxes...........He is a politician, here in our country. He and his staff decided that the people in the eye of the latest hurricane to strike our country, was a more important issue, than the Nascar race, here in New Hampshire.... Hence, he has bypassed his trip to the race here on Sunday to be with the people in the Southeast.

He will return to NH. on Monday for a political stop in Derry NH., as I understand.

PS. I sense a great Friday night quarterback, in you... What and where would you have Our President,.. go?

SIKSUKR · 09-20-2004, 09:18 AM

No the president did not show at the race yesterday.That might explain the pretty bad national anthem acoustics that kept cutting out and the flyover that came over about halfway through the anthem.Something was way out of wack.Other than the pretty strong winds on the rv hill side of the track,it was a great day to watch racing. SS

09-03-2004, 08:47 PM	#1
dmjr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 273 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	President Bush Coming for the NASCAR Race?? Hello! I have heard from a couple of people today that President George W. Bush is going to be attending the up coming Nextel Cup Race at NHIS this month. Is this true? Thank You

09-04-2004, 04:19 PM	#2
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Did a search Hi dmjr, Coudn't find any conformation out at Nascar.com or Thatsracin.com. With New Hampshire being at the forefront in the politicle circle of our Nation, it would not surprise me if the President visited us here at the largest sporting event in our State. A little side story, I am a mechanic, by trade, heavy trucks and equipment. I was working on some heavy equipment in Manchester earlier this year at a costruction site next to the Manchester Airport with a great view of the runways when a military C5A came in for a landing. My heart started pumping faster as I watched. Then all of a sudden the skys were full of helicopter gunships on patrol around the airport. at this point, it's a good thing that I did not have my camera with, as I would have not gotten any work done! Then after a while, here comes Air Force One in for a landing! Got to see the motorcade running down the runway leaving the airport on a politicle stop by our President for his two hour visit here. I am going to tell you, I enjoyed this day, and mannaged to get my work done, as well!! Thanks __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html Last edited by trfour; 09-05-2004 at 03:24 PM. Reason: C R S

09-05-2004, 07:14 AM	#3
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,657 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 342 Thanked 618 Times in 278 Posts	Hope he stays away A Nascar race is no place for a sitting president. The security requirements are just too great, and make it a real pain for regular citizens that go. There are the traffic jams when nobody can move during his arrival and departure. There are the SS (secret service) goons arresting anyone that smells like a threat. With the way this campaign has been going, anyone that boos may also be expelled from the track as a threat to America. It is a campaign stunt and will detract from the value of the event itself. During the primaries, we see the the same problems, but that is justified, because it is part of the election process. This is not! I doubt my ticket price will be cut in half to compensate for being forced to behave in a federal way. __________________ -lg

09-13-2004, 12:27 AM	#11
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	I seem to remember President Reagan at the July 4th, 1984 race in Dayton the day Richard Petty won number 200. If the President wants to go to the race he can. You can bet there will be lots on men in suits with radio ear pieces and a strange bulge in the chest area of their jackets all around the President. I hope he enjoys the week end and I bet he will not be booed. Last edited by gtxrider; 09-13-2004 at 12:33 AM.

09-14-2004, 09:00 AM	#13
Coastal Laker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the Beautiful Lakes Region of course! Posts: 130 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	It was in the paper I read it in the Citizen I think... or the Concord Monitor. I haven't the motivation to search the sites to double check. If I recall correctly, it was mentioned as probable but not definite.

09-05-2004, 07:33 AM	#4
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,837 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	Looks like Lakegeezer is one of those wild-eyed lefties....probably just back from the New York demonstrations.I for one will be happy to see the president visit our track.Anyway,not to worry.Somehow I doubt that Lakegeezer is a NASCAR kind of guy.He wouldn't want to trudge through all that beer and ruin his Birkenstocks.

09-12-2004, 11:39 AM	#10
Ski Man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, well, they're not the most respectful bunch, are they?

09-14-2004, 01:12 PM	#14
Fancy Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Manchester with summer place on Paugus Bay Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As for "booing" the President - I agree that it is disrespectful, but my understanding is that, in general, politicians who appear at sporting events are generally booed for some reason. I am a sports fan myself, and I don't get it, but I guess it's common - no matter the politician.

09-15-2004, 06:31 AM	#15
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	Article in Wednesday's Monitor. Avoid Rts. 393/4/9/202 and 106 on Sunday Afternoon! click for article Last edited by mcdude; 09-15-2004 at 06:35 AM.

09-15-2004, 08:42 AM	#16
Bubba Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Merrimack, NH & East Alton, NH Posts: 65 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, The 'W' is coming. DMJR, Yes, the man will be at the race for the beginning. He has another stop later, so he will not be staying for race. Just the start.

09-16-2004, 06:58 AM	#18
Ski Man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The race fans who would boo the president.

09-16-2004, 07:30 AM	#20
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Traffic It all depends on your timing. I use 106 every weekend to go to the lake. My experience has been that if the race on Sunday is still running when you go by you sail through like any normal Sunday because spectators are not leaving yet. So I listen for the end of the race to make my plans. If it ends early enough, I will wait a couple hours enjoying the lake. Depending on what time yo go by on Saturday it could be busy because there is a truck race & a Busch race but I suspect the number of spectators for those races is nothing like Sundays race.

09-16-2004, 08:27 PM	#21
Waterbaby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kensington, NH and Paugus Bay Marina Posts: 656 Thanks: 323 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	ty for answering. i've been to many races in Loudon, in fact I am a "diehard" race fan (just ask my husband, lol), that is why i asked the question. Gov. Benson has been at some of the races and he wasn't booed, and I cannot imagine that W will be booed on Sunday. just wanted to clarify who you meant by "they", as i said before, i guess i took it a little too personally.

09-16-2004, 08:46 PM	#22
Gilligan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Bay State Posts: 119 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Watch me Start Your Engines and then I get the heck outta there Political hoopla. Sure Bush likes NASCAR, it is one of the favorite sports in America. But Bush will be here just for the publicity. He'll start the race then head on off to a political function. He won't stay and watch the race. I wonder how much that vote getting side trip to the race track will cost us taxpayers. __________________

09-17-2004, 08:43 AM	#23
Bubba Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Merrimack, NH & East Alton, NH Posts: 65 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The "W" plans have changed. DMJR, Due to the hurricanes, the President will be in NH one day later (Monday). So he will NOT be at the race Sunday.

09-17-2004, 12:13 PM	#24
robjnh Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith and Nashua, NH Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	bummer Heard he was not coming now due to the Hurricane down south

09-20-2004, 09:18 AM	#26
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	No the president did not show at the race yesterday.That might explain the pretty bad national anthem acoustics that kept cutting out and the flyover that came over about halfway through the anthem.Something was way out of wack.Other than the pretty strong winds on the rv hill side of the track,it was a great day to watch racing. SS __________________ SIKSUKR