disneymoc Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'll go with Robb! Someone has to give him confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil jimmy norton Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Posting live frm the grand prix!!! Final race is going on right now!!! I didn't take part as someone has to watch KT since she isn't tall enough to race! I'll let Big Mike post the winner since it is his thread! Â Damn, KT was going to be my choice. The power to weight differential could not be over looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiroo Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hanno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moinab Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hmmm...I think all the people I know have been guessed, already, so I'm just going to go with Ryan. There is a Ryan on this trip, isn't there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 The results have been posted on Robb's facebook page so I think thats the end of the guessing. We will have to wait until later for Big Mike to announce the winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hello all my great friends!!!!   The 1st ever TPR Grand Prix is now complete and official!   Also, we DO HAVE A WINNER on the guessing game   Great job by The Valuable Big Mike Readers once again!   OK, so here is how the racing went:   TPR 1ST EVER GRAND PRIX in Finland results:     British Steve - Did not race (Injury)     Joe - Did not race (impaired)     39th place - Chuck C     38th - Robb A     37th - Andrew     36th - Bill H     35th - Liz M     34th - Jon L     33th - Josh T     32nd - Michael R     31st - Terry W     30th - Stacey B     29th - Ryan B     28th - Dave L     27th - Fran H     26th - Ben W     25th - Brent D     24th - Jon A     23rd - Brad G     22nd - Mark C     21st - Jason P     20th - Erik P     19th - Patrick R     18th - Jes C     17th - Ron F     16th - Miles K     15th - Craig K     14th - Divv W     13th - Olov L     12th - Ant M     11th - Steve Crossin     10th - Mike F     9th - TP Dave     8th - Hanno R     7th - BIG MIKE     6th - Larry M     5th - Jonas the Bus Driver     4th - Russ P     3rd - Rich E     2nd - Ivan S     1ST PLACE - TOM HARDWICK!     It was a successful event in the eyes of The Mighty Big Man!  Big Mike was the only person in the top 19 to weigh more than 200 pounds!  The weight differential of these tiny drivers compared to the Big Man was just too much to overcome!  Big Mike did however have the 4th fastest lap of the day as his expertise in go carts was shining.  There were two major mistakes in the race that cost Big Mike a 3rd place finish. Time wise lost during 2 mishaps would have put Big Mike near the top, but the top 2 were just too much for him.  Big Mike qualified 6th for the Championship race but off the dead stopped start, cars flew by him until Big Mike could get his car up to speed and then in turn one there was a huge pile up and Big Mike got caught in everyone else's mess  By then, Big Mike was playing catch up and got back up to 6th before making a mental mistake and winding up in the bushes.  Big Mike battled back but ran 1 lap short of catching back up to Larry for 6th, finishing a half second behind.   Overall, a 7th place finish is respectable!   CONGRATS to Colin for guessing correctly with Tom and you will get a brand new Valuable Big Mike Reader pin shortly!   Peace, Big Mike 1st place - Non German Tom!!!  Congrats Tom!   Hope you enjoyed!   Peace, Big Mike 2nd place - Ivan 3rd place - Hot Fuzz Rich! Big Mike is dressed up and ready to race. Robb displays the trophy for 1st place. Power Park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Congrats to Tom, that sounds like a hell of a lot of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slither37 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Ok, how much does the Tom/Ivan perfecta pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfne2005 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I would like to say as the highest placing American that although only third place, I started in 13th place which is the largest gap overcome of all the heats. Secondly, big mike got thrashed in the first turn of the first lap of the final race. Lame! Then, there is a pretty red bush with big mikes name all over it. In fact, they will be erecting a plaque. Such high hopes from him led only to utter dismay. Â Better luck next time dude. And yea me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 ^ You did America proud, Rich. I was fully expecting a 1-2-3 Larry/ Rich/ Mike finish in any particular order, but it's good to see you at least came through for us with a podium result! Â Congrats to Tom! Nice work. Â What happened to Ice Bat? Was he sick? Hungover? Off with a female companion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinschroder Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Big Mike, Â Glad to hear the pins are a hot item! Â And I'm also glad to hear you're all still having so much fun on the trip! Â Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I guess I will finally post a picture with BMMC and me, sorry no pics of me findng it as my camera was in my car. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I love Anal Cheese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 What happened to Ice Bat? Was he sick? Hungover? Off with a female companion? Â Ice Bat was not allowed to race, as his rail gun "modification" to his car was deemed illegal by the judges. Â dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hello Friends, Â Â I have been getting a lot of requests for a certain topic.... Â Â Peace, Big Mike By Popular Demand - Everyone wanted a sample of the typical Swedish girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slither37 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Ahhh, nothing like a little culture, thanks Mike. I have always wanted to immerse myself in the Swedish culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hey Fantastic Friends!!!   ROBB AND BIG MIKE need your help on his main Scandi update thread!!!   If you have not seen it already, Big Mike's life is in danger and Robb does not want to lose his #1 top rated hero, TPR Icon, and secret lover!  Here is his plea for all of your help, and you MUST come through for him!!!!   "NO!!! TO HELP SAVE BIG MIKE EMAIL DAN!!! Dan needs 100 emails in the next 24 hours or BIG MIKE WILL GET RUN OVER!!! SAVE HIM NOW! EMAIL DAN!!! mrt0ad13@aol.com"   Thanks everyone, I hope to live another day to keep posting the best damn trip reports in the business   Peace, Big Mike Please help Big Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  EMAIL DAN BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!!   DO IT NOW!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfne2005 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Wow, Mike you have gone to new lows to promote yourself. Lame. How about having your readers send you emails to lift your spirits from your SEVENTH place finish  A valuable reader and pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Emailing Dan soon to save the Big Man. Â BeemerBoy wrote: What happened to Ice Bat? Was he sick? Hungover? Off with a female companion? Â Â Ice Bat was not allowed to race, as his rail gun "modification" to his car was deemed illegal by the judges. Â DT, you rock and you don't know how hard I laughed at that. Thanks! Â Big Mike, thanks for the recent Rapids shots and quality entertainment during this trip. You and Robb (and Elissa too!) have done a great job and it's greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Wow, Mike you have gone to new lows to promote yourself. Lame. How about having your readers send you emails to lift your spirits from your SEVENTH place finish  A valuable reader and pal   Don't shoot the messenger dude!   The Big Man was only forwarding what The Main Man had posted!   I am not down about my 7th place finish at all!!!   As I wrote, I was hoping to be in the top half, and 7th was way better than that!   Every Valuable Big Mike Reader KNOWS that Big Mike had the 4th best lap time of the event while still having a weight disadvantage and if The Mighty Big Man did not wind up getting robbed by getting caught up in everyone elses big mess up on turn one, Big Mike would have been right at the top!   Rumor has it that the Brits KNEW that Big Mike from Team USA was thier main threat and conspired to take him out as soon as possible.   Thats ok though, Big Mike can relate to being a big target from his days back in his prime being an all star.   OK, maybe a quick update in a little bit after I try to go find some hot Finnish babes   Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslinterpreter Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 When I saw that you were in terrible danger, my first thought was that the boyfriend of that hot Swedish chick was after you for taking her pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 "NO!!! TO HELP SAVE BIG MIKE EMAIL DAN!!! Dan needs 100 emails in the next 24 hours or BIG MIKE WILL GET RUN OVER!!! SAVE HIM NOW! EMAIL DAN!!! mrt0ad13@aol.com" Done and done. Will Big Mike live to see another day? Will Ice Bat ever be able to race again? Will anyone else have another opprotunity to win another Big Mike pin? Stay tuned to the Big Mike Roadshow 2009!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hello Fantastic Friends!!!! Â Â Another update for all The Valuable Big Mike Readers!!! Â Â This will catch us up to tonight, as there have been a few days without many pictures due to the TPR Grand Prix and a rainy day today. Â Â There will be pictures from Power Park and a park that I cannot spell today lol. Â Â Hope you enjoy! Â Â Peace, Big Mike Since Big Mike did not bring any ride ops back to the hotel, it is now time to go down the street to this place and unwind! Â Â Hope you enjoyed! Â Â Peace, Big Mike Ride Ops were really attracted to The Big Man, must be the tan. Another ride op that dug Big Mike! Ride Op who dug Big Mike! 2010 ducky game hopefuls. We found a ducky store! My awesome friend Tommi came out to say hello! Hot Fuzz Rich, my good friend. I teased him too much today Sorry buddy! Sunset Pass the sword! Power Park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hello Fantastic Friends!!!  The trip has come to an end, today was the last day   The park was Linnanmaki!   So this is the last Scandi report, consisting of people pics at Linnanmaki, Sight seeing in Helsinki Finland, and Big Mike's FAVORITE Ride Op Girl of the trip   There will be a FINAL update consisting of all my friends on the trip that asked for the brand new Big Mike Valuable Reader Pins, and also EVERY hiding spot on the Scandi trip for the Mikestery Treasure Hunt Cards!!   Hope you enjoy!   Peace, Big Mike I will just leave you with this   Hope you enjoyed!   Peace, Big Mike That was it for sight seeing, back to the hotel for some fun! What kind of fun?? Not saying Other sights in Helsinki: It is an underground church! Here is the enterance, last chance to guess. What did Big Mike go see first? What is this? Big Mike got overheated from Johanna's sexiness so he took a quick break from the park and went sight seeing in Helsinki. The longer the day went on, Johanna and Big Mike grew closer and closer. Another new ride, and Johanna and Big Mike are bonding big time. Johanna kept moving from ride to ride and kept asking me to come see her there. Johanna and I had instant chemistry as soon as we laid eyes on each other! My favorite ride op girl of the trip, Johanna! Linnanmaki! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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