They all have jobs on the outside like everyone else. Racing is their hobby:
Modified big block engine race car driver Erik Nelson of Amsterdam said for the last nine years he’s put up about half of his regular annual salary toward the operation of his race team, which also includes a small block engine car. “I don’t hunt, I don’t fish, I don’t play checkers or chess. I race. This is what I do,” Nelson said.
Didn't MVP also receive Metroplex funds for their parking garage? Since they're not-for-profit how exactly does Ray Gillen make the statement that Metroplex doesn't give funds to non-profits? The writer of the original article should have questioned that.
Don't show up for work, do a lousy job when you do, and then you get a raise? Perhaps an increase in pay should be accompanied by a thorough house-cleaning.
It's really a matter of pay now or pay later. Not emphasizing energy efficiency now will cost the taxpayers down the road when we're trying to defend ourselves against climate change. Thankfully, some have a long-term view.
george4005 -- I was only commenting on their lack of success in GF, not saying they shouldn't play any games there.
rdf8585 -- That said, it's tough to watch hockey at the GFCC when you have to spend the whole intermission and half a period in line to use the bathroom.
Posted on May 14 at 7:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
They all have jobs on the outside like everyone else. Racing is their hobby:
Modified big block engine race car driver Erik Nelson of Amsterdam said for the last nine years he’s put up about half of his regular annual salary toward the operation of his race team, which also includes a small block engine car. “I don’t hunt, I don’t fish, I don’t play checkers or chess. I race. This is what I do,” Nelson said.
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