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NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon (left) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. take part in a first-aid test at the Scout jamboree.
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Scouts race to aid NASCAR drivers
Scouts test their first-aid, pit crew and trivia skills with famous NASCAR drivers at the national jamboreeDate published: 7/30/2010 BY JEFF BRANSCOME NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. learned yesterday that they can turn to Boy Scouts if they're injured in a race. They participated in a first-aid competition in which several Scouts at the National Scout Jamboree treated them for broken legs, broken arms and burns on their hands. Gordon and a bearded Earnhardt sat next to one another on a stage as the Scouts bandaged their pretend injuries using splints, gauze and other supplies. The Scout who finished first won a point for his group--Team Gordon or Team Earnhardt. Alec Robert of East Stroudsburg, Pa., had to put a sling on Earnhardt's arm. He finished before his competitor, but the point went to Team Gordon because he made a mistake. "When I lost, he was just like 'Good job,' and real kind about everything," Robert said of Earnhardt. Team Gordon won the first-aid competition. The celebrity appearances came after a brief downpour, which had Scouts and others scrambling for cover. Some escaped the rain near one of several jamboree stages, where volunteers were setting up band equipment. Adults instructed Boy Scouts to stay away from metal objects because of lightning. It was sunny again by the time Gordon and Earnhardt arrived at the jamboree site at Fort A.P. Hill in Caroline County. In addition to Gordon and Earnhardt, the jamboree hosted thousands of other visitors yesterday. The traffic caused backups in the morning, and some visitors were directed to overflow parking. The main visitor parking lot was full, with 8,500 cars, said Boy Scouts of America spokeswoman Renee Fairrer. Hundreds of Scouts gathered around the stage awaiting the arrival of Gordon and Earnhardt. They chanted the drivers' names, particularly Gordon's. "Folks, two heroes of the NASCAR racing industry are only minutes away before they meet some of the best Boy Scouts in the entire country," said Staff Sgt. Ken Weichert, who was the emcee and is a master fitness trainer for the Army. "Make some noise!" During a brief question-and-answer session, Gordon was asked what he does in his spare time. Before that question, he had mentioned that he has a child on the way.
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Date published: 7/30/2010
Well said Fireball
(posted by
dr428
, July 31, 2010 2:34 pm)
C'mon 2012!!! Let's get the change we REALLY deserve!
You know what really torques me?
(posted by
fireball
, July 31, 2010 1:07 am)
Think about it-how politically astute were you when you were btwn ages 10-17? Would you have been thrilled that the POTUS took the time to come to visit, no matter who he was? Now, imagine if you found out that he passed on an invite he received OVER A YEAR AGO (got that from a natl committee member) in favor of A TALK SHOW he could go on ANYTIME and you begin to appreciate why the scouts are so unbelievably ticked off. They would have treated him w/the respect a POTUS deserves. Mr. Prez: U R a BONEHEAD.
Note to Fred, pt 2
(posted by
bvandivert
, July 30, 2010 9:52 pm)
I have no doubt he wanted to get on the View and score points with the female vote-although I'm not sure why he bothers since most of the women who watch the view would vote for him anyway. I'm sure he's just covering his bases, because at this point, even Newt Gingrich has a shot against him-and that's saying something.
Fred, don't underestimate Barry
(posted by
bvandivert
, July 30, 2010 9:48 pm)
He has an entire staff who do nothing but worry about appearances. Granted, they don't do the best job, but I guarantee someone on his staff DID think about the BSA treatment of gays. You see, Barry made promises to the LGBT Community when he campaigned that he hasn't kept and that voting block is getting angry-thus the March on Washington last fall. He's since been throwing some bones their way, including pushing forward on repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Don't get me wrong, he's also a media ho.
Nope...don't think so bvandivert
(posted by
fredcitizen
, July 30, 2010 6:41 pm)
I'm betting it didn't occur to him. He had the chance to appear on TV and have a bunch of dim-witted women lapping at his feet - and let's face it, he needs the women and he's been losing them. 79% of the viewers of The View are women; it was too good of an opportunity for him. It just cracks me up though how he adopted the false accent, just like Hillary did when she went south...like that somehow makes them appealing to southerners?
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