"In the Groove".....with DJ is a column which appears in the Oswego Speedway Eagle race
program. Pick up your copy of The Eagle while you`re at the Oswego Speedway. Street copies
are also available at the Speedway Press-1 Burkle St., Garafolo`s Importing-155 East Bridge
St., Fred`s News- 29 East Utica St. in Oswego or at the Nice `n Easy Grocery Shoppe`s at
Route 104 East in Oswego or at the Fulton location at Route 481.
program. Pick up your copy of The Eagle while you`re at the Oswego Speedway. Street copies
are also available at the Speedway Press-1 Burkle St., Garafolo`s Importing-155 East Bridge
St., Fred`s News- 29 East Utica St. in Oswego or at the Nice `n Easy Grocery Shoppe`s at
Route 104 East in Oswego or at the Fulton location at Route 481.
2/4/10
Are you ready for some football? Sunday evening, the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints
tangle in Super Bowl XLIV. It’s a classic match up of the two best teams in football. New Orleans ripped
off 13 straight wins to start the year, until they hit a bump in the road as they coasted into the playoffs.
The Colts started the year winning 14 games in a row, until they decided to rest their starters in the
second half of the game against the Jets in week 15. Both teams cruised through the payoffs to get to
the title game.
The Super Bowl brings in the biggest TV ratings every year, as it’s not just a game, it an event. It has
been referred to as an unofficial national holiday in many circles. This is a racing story, so why are we
talking about a football game? I thought it would be fun to take a quick spin around the supermodified
world and tap into the thoughts of some of the familiar faces at Oswego Speedway about their thoughts
on who they would like to see win, how it will play out, and if they have any plans for the big game.
Stephen Gioia III (driver #9)- "I am going with Peyton and the Colts, because I just enjoy watching
Peyton do all those amazing things that he does. Oh and maybe the colts can give him a little help so he
doesn't have to do it alone."
Craig Rayvals (driver #94) - "I don't watch football much but caught last weekends playoff games. I think
I will pick the New Orleans Saints. That Brees guy looks like he knows what he's doing' and I don't think
that team has ever made it to the Super Bowl."
Larry Lee (crew member car #99 and Eagles Fan Club Prez) - "I have to go with the Saints. Gotta love the
underdog."
Jack Patrick (SBS driver #9) - "Going with the Saints because I like the underdog if you can believe that!
Not doing anything as far as I know of other than just watching at mom and dads maybe."
Dave McKnight (driver #08) –“I don t really follow football but I hope the Toronto Argonots win the
Super Bowl! hahhahah just kidding”
Dustin Geers (track handicapping) – “I think I'll be cheering for New Orleans, but I won't be disappointed
at all if Indianapolis wins. It'd be great for a community that has gone through so much to win their first
super bowl. I'll be hosting a Super Bowl party for my friends with two big TVs in my heated garage, and I
can't wait!! Is it racing season yet?”
Mike Murphy (longtime crewman and former Speedway Scene columnist) - "Indy Colts, because Dwight
Freeney is from Syracuse plays for them, and being a Bengal fan, I stick with the AFC"
Trent Stephens (driver MSA #19) - I'm rooting for the Colts. Next state over, and Peyton’s on the way to
being the best QB ever. As for the Super Bowl myself, I get screwed and have to work and deliver all the
pizza on one of our busiest days of the year for Domino's Pizza. LOL”
Carol Demling Haynes ( Oswego Speedway Hall of Fame member, media) – “I'd have to go with the Colts
because they are from Indianapolis and that's where my favorite race track and race are. Besides I like
the name Payton Manning. Other than that I have not much knowledge of either team. Kind of rooting for
reappearance of the Vikings and Jim's family is big on the Packers”
Andrew Schartner (driver SBS #18) - I will be on the Saints bandwagon., I’m going to have to hold a
grudge against Manning. I am a Jets fan and would like nothing more than to see Manning throw four
ints in this game! It’s not often the Jets get there so I’m still a bit bitter about it. A friend of mine who’s
actually Kenseth’s spotter just bought a new house down on the lake here in Mooresville and may throw
a Super Bowl party. If he does I will be there if not I’m sure ill find an alternative.
Dave Sanborn (driver #12) - "TONY STEWART!!! Oh the other Super bowl? Once the Pat's were
eliminated I stopped watching"
Mike Johnson(Pinners BnG website) – “Actually it's a super bowl where I'm happy with who ever wins
as long as it's a good game. Whoever is behind in the 4th quarter is who I'll probably pull for. I do kind
of lean towards the Saints a little...mostly cause they have been so bad for so long! Being a Rams fan, I
know what it's like to stick with your team through a ton of terrible seasons with no hope...then to make
the superbowl its self is an unreal feeling....and to win? Kind of am leaning towards the Saints in
another way... for it's fans. With all the devastation of the past years and what they went through with
the hurricane a couple years ago...once again, the fans themselves deserve the thrill of a superbowl win.
Mike Silliman (longtime Abold crew man) - "I'm rooting for the Colts. I think Peyton Manning is the best
quarterback of all time. I am a Jets fan and watching Manning last week you had to tip your hat to him."
Matt Hirschman (RoC Modified driver #60) - I'd like to see the Saints win but more importantly that it’s a
good game! I will be watching it from New Smyrna Beach FL during Speedweeks!
Paul Conzone (Fourth turn cornerman) - "Saints in a high scoring game, hopefully ending in my
numbers. Not sure if I'll be out and about or home watching the game. My couch is pretty comfortable
on Sundays."
Steve Pryor ( Director Sales/Marketing) – “I’ll be rooting for the Saints to win. After being at the Cardinals
overtime win against the Packers on January 10th and then having the Saints knock off the Cardinals
the following weekend, I have respect for the Saints. We host a “Super Bowl Eve” party each year in our
basement bar then just watch the game the following night.”
While teams are busy in the garage getting ready for the upcoming season, Sunday night about 6pm it
looks as though the garages will be empty and race drivers, teams, officials and fans will be tuned into
Super Bowl XLIV.
Are you ready for some football? Sunday evening, the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints
tangle in Super Bowl XLIV. It’s a classic match up of the two best teams in football. New Orleans ripped
off 13 straight wins to start the year, until they hit a bump in the road as they coasted into the playoffs.
The Colts started the year winning 14 games in a row, until they decided to rest their starters in the
second half of the game against the Jets in week 15. Both teams cruised through the payoffs to get to
the title game.
The Super Bowl brings in the biggest TV ratings every year, as it’s not just a game, it an event. It has
been referred to as an unofficial national holiday in many circles. This is a racing story, so why are we
talking about a football game? I thought it would be fun to take a quick spin around the supermodified
world and tap into the thoughts of some of the familiar faces at Oswego Speedway about their thoughts
on who they would like to see win, how it will play out, and if they have any plans for the big game.
Stephen Gioia III (driver #9)- "I am going with Peyton and the Colts, because I just enjoy watching
Peyton do all those amazing things that he does. Oh and maybe the colts can give him a little help so he
doesn't have to do it alone."
Craig Rayvals (driver #94) - "I don't watch football much but caught last weekends playoff games. I think
I will pick the New Orleans Saints. That Brees guy looks like he knows what he's doing' and I don't think
that team has ever made it to the Super Bowl."
Larry Lee (crew member car #99 and Eagles Fan Club Prez) - "I have to go with the Saints. Gotta love the
underdog."
Jack Patrick (SBS driver #9) - "Going with the Saints because I like the underdog if you can believe that!
Not doing anything as far as I know of other than just watching at mom and dads maybe."
Dave McKnight (driver #08) –“I don t really follow football but I hope the Toronto Argonots win the
Super Bowl! hahhahah just kidding”
Dustin Geers (track handicapping) – “I think I'll be cheering for New Orleans, but I won't be disappointed
at all if Indianapolis wins. It'd be great for a community that has gone through so much to win their first
super bowl. I'll be hosting a Super Bowl party for my friends with two big TVs in my heated garage, and I
can't wait!! Is it racing season yet?”
Mike Murphy (longtime crewman and former Speedway Scene columnist) - "Indy Colts, because Dwight
Freeney is from Syracuse plays for them, and being a Bengal fan, I stick with the AFC"
Trent Stephens (driver MSA #19) - I'm rooting for the Colts. Next state over, and Peyton’s on the way to
being the best QB ever. As for the Super Bowl myself, I get screwed and have to work and deliver all the
pizza on one of our busiest days of the year for Domino's Pizza. LOL”
Carol Demling Haynes ( Oswego Speedway Hall of Fame member, media) – “I'd have to go with the Colts
because they are from Indianapolis and that's where my favorite race track and race are. Besides I like
the name Payton Manning. Other than that I have not much knowledge of either team. Kind of rooting for
reappearance of the Vikings and Jim's family is big on the Packers”
Andrew Schartner (driver SBS #18) - I will be on the Saints bandwagon., I’m going to have to hold a
grudge against Manning. I am a Jets fan and would like nothing more than to see Manning throw four
ints in this game! It’s not often the Jets get there so I’m still a bit bitter about it. A friend of mine who’s
actually Kenseth’s spotter just bought a new house down on the lake here in Mooresville and may throw
a Super Bowl party. If he does I will be there if not I’m sure ill find an alternative.
Dave Sanborn (driver #12) - "TONY STEWART!!! Oh the other Super bowl? Once the Pat's were
eliminated I stopped watching"
Mike Johnson(Pinners BnG website) – “Actually it's a super bowl where I'm happy with who ever wins
as long as it's a good game. Whoever is behind in the 4th quarter is who I'll probably pull for. I do kind
of lean towards the Saints a little...mostly cause they have been so bad for so long! Being a Rams fan, I
know what it's like to stick with your team through a ton of terrible seasons with no hope...then to make
the superbowl its self is an unreal feeling....and to win? Kind of am leaning towards the Saints in
another way... for it's fans. With all the devastation of the past years and what they went through with
the hurricane a couple years ago...once again, the fans themselves deserve the thrill of a superbowl win.
Mike Silliman (longtime Abold crew man) - "I'm rooting for the Colts. I think Peyton Manning is the best
quarterback of all time. I am a Jets fan and watching Manning last week you had to tip your hat to him."
Matt Hirschman (RoC Modified driver #60) - I'd like to see the Saints win but more importantly that it’s a
good game! I will be watching it from New Smyrna Beach FL during Speedweeks!
Paul Conzone (Fourth turn cornerman) - "Saints in a high scoring game, hopefully ending in my
numbers. Not sure if I'll be out and about or home watching the game. My couch is pretty comfortable
on Sundays."
Steve Pryor ( Director Sales/Marketing) – “I’ll be rooting for the Saints to win. After being at the Cardinals
overtime win against the Packers on January 10th and then having the Saints knock off the Cardinals
the following weekend, I have respect for the Saints. We host a “Super Bowl Eve” party each year in our
basement bar then just watch the game the following night.”
While teams are busy in the garage getting ready for the upcoming season, Sunday night about 6pm it
looks as though the garages will be empty and race drivers, teams, officials and fans will be tuned into
Super Bowl XLIV.
