Introducing the Teams for Road Rally 2007
1. Akina Speed Stars (David, Patrick, Robert, Steve)
Winners of the past two installments of the Road Rally, this is a seasoned bunch. They'll pretty much do anything (see this photo for proof) and do it quickly. They don't let pride get in the way of a good time and are able to read maps and make good decisions under pressure. The lack of a female presence on the team this year could spell trouble.
2. Big Red (Chris, Darren, Jessica, Joanna, ??)
The perennial bridesmaid, Big Red is looking to keep ASS from the three-peat and a certain spot in the Road Rally Hall of Fame. After two crushing losses in a row, the question is whether they can continue to bring the fire needed to win this thing? Fielding's always got a trick or two up his sleeve, so we find it hard to count BR out.
3. Popped Biscuits (Greg, Joe, Katie)
Smart money is on PB for several reasons:
1. "The Thing" is in pieces, forcing them to Rally in "Da Box." Not that The Thing wasn't sexy (it was), it was just seriously underpowered and presented more challenges that opportunities on the road.
2. This is their third Rally and three is the magic number. 'Nuf said.
3. Did I mention that three is the magic number?
4. Walker's Walkabouts (Kevin, Jen, Dad Walker, Sis Walker)
Kevin's been doing these since nearly the beginning of time. Check out this photo from the early 90's. Kevin loves finding roadkill, even when it's not on the Scavenger List! If his dad and sister are anywhere near as committed, this team has a real chance to finish at the top.
5. Rage Against the Bananas (Bizzy, Kachina, Adonis, Yuka)
A new entrant in 2007, RotB has tremendous wisdom in Rally veteran Bizzy. But we've yet to see a veteran split from their original team and bring a group of rookies into the winners circle. They might be able to pull it off, but it's a big challenge.
6. Regulators (Nikki, Callie, Nate, Kasey, Liz)
I have a really hard time getting excited about rookie teams. They typically come to the start line woefully unprepared and lack the focus and stamina to win the Rally. With that said, I'd welcome a letter from Regulators explaining why we should pay more attention to them in their virgin campaign. Feel free to post it as a comment to this post.
7. Fix Me a Sandwich (Mike, Lauren, Lauren's Bro)
If memory serves me Mike has Rally experience, just not highly valuable. However, he and Lauren live with two-time champion Andy, so I've got to imagine some of his wisdom's rubbed off on them. In the end, with good decision-making, it's probably enough to finish in the Top 5.
8. The Mustang Element (Tom, Phil, Natalie)
Phil's spent a lot of time on the back roads of New England and could turn that into a solid finish with a new team. But, like Bizzy, he'll find it hard to make the transition with rookies on his team.
9. 902speed0 (Tim, Dan, Amos, Jackie)
This team is completely unknown. We'd love to hear from them in a comment.
Still Undecided
Straight Line (Andy, Jeremy)
Nice Girls (Jen, Sandi, Stacey)
Spice Girls (Meg, Sue, Sara)
posted by Jim Storer @ 7/13/2007
5 Comments:
I don't know much, but I do know that Tim Walsh will do anything. ANYTHING.
Regulators response:
While we care very little whether or not you pay any attention to our (as you call it) “Virgin Campaign”, I will assure you that we are no ordinary “Rookie Team.” So that you understand where we stand let us just say that we are coming into this competition with a few, very powerful competitive advantages.
First, at the risk of sounding redundant we are all extremely competitive team players.
Second, we will do ANYTHING to get the job done.
And our last and final advantage is that at least one of us has taken the trip to IP. While we recognize that this next trip will be quite different, the advantage of at least one of us having taken the trip before allows us brief experience into the NEK and also encompasses the fact that at least one of us has been carefully warned about the intense competition, obstacles and tasks at hand in this “Road Rally”, in fact the insistent day in and day out talk/buzz around of this so called "Road Rally Event” that one of our team members has had to endure has cause us to want this thing....BAD!!!! So watch out Road Rally Teams 2007, there is a new team on the road and possibly on the Plaque O Green itself!!!!
Though Akina may not have the female presence in person, you better believe I'll be there in spirit, so you other teams might as well just give it up now before you embarass yourselves.
ahhhh embarassment HA! we eat that for breakfast
check that, no instead we will have the railroadmans special. w/an extra side of bacon please, some heap pile of some cheezy shit an.. aww (burp)) naw just the coffee refill black and .. the reality check please angela,, thanks.
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