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aberdeenwriter · Mar 30, 2010, 06:31 PM

Would you change your name to TexasMotorSpeedway.com?

By Jay Busbee

You gotta hand it to Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage. (He's the one in the photo that's not Carl Edwards.) The man knows how to get press for his track. He's a modern-day Barnum, wheeling and dealing and doing whatever's necessary to get the word out.

His latest gig? An offer that makes for a killer "would you do it ... ?" On Tuesday morning, Gossage offered the host of a Dallas country music station $100,000 to change his name to TexasMotorSpeedway.com for one year and get a permanent TMS tattoo. Terry Dorsey, a DJ on 96.3 KSCS, has exactly 24 hours to make the decision.

It's genius, in its own little way. If Dorsey goes through with the stunt, then Dallas listeners will tune in to TexasMotorSpeedway.com in the morning until 2011. And if not, Dorsey will have to explain to his wife why he turned down six figures.

So why not do it? After all, as Shakespeare once said, what's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet. (Gossage probably wants those renamed to, say, "TMS Blossoms", but "The Yellow TMS of Texas" sounds more like a disease than a country song.)

All right, so ... decision time. Would you do it? Would you change your name to TexasMotorSpeedway.com for a year for $100,000?

Would you change your name to TexasMotorSpeedway.com? - From the Marbles - NASCAR Blog - Yahoo! Sports

I'd do it. Wouldn't you?

Laminar · Mar 30, 2010, 09:34 PM

If I was a radio DJ, sure. It's a media gimmick that could be profitable for both of them.

Shaddim · Mar 30, 2010, 09:56 PM

Hell no, I wouldn't do it.

auto_immune · Mar 30, 2010, 10:07 PM

One more example why NASCAR and functioning brain cells are incompatable.

James L · Mar 30, 2010, 10:53 PM

We had two local DJs here years ago who had a challenge contest like that. About 20 different people were dared to do something bizarre... if they did it they would be entered in a draw for $10,000. If they lost they got nothing for their troubles.

One guy legally changed his name to Heywood Jablowme.

downinflames68 · Mar 30, 2010, 11:41 PM

Yep. No doubt. Pay off my loans. Bump the Audi up to 400hp. Put rest in savings.

Laminar · Mar 30, 2010, 11:43 PM

Man, this downinflames guy sure posts about his car a lot.

mattyb · Mar 31, 2010, 08:24 AM

What sort of income tax would you pay on $100K?

Phileas · Mar 31, 2010, 09:28 AM

Depends on your income. Can be as high as 50%.

Doofy · Mar 31, 2010, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Phileas

Depends on your income. Can be as high as 50%.

And the rest.

Or could be as low as 0%, depending on how your tax avoidance hobby is working out for you.

Phileas · Mar 31, 2010, 10:59 AM

There's no such thing as tax avoidance, at least in the long run - assuming of course you're not willing to make some rather drastic changes to your life.

Tax reduction on the other hand is very possible.

mduell · Mar 31, 2010, 11:46 AM

Nah, I prefer Texas World Speedway 2.9 to Texas Motor Speedway roval.

Doofy · Mar 31, 2010, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by Phileas

There's no such thing as tax avoidance, at least in the long run - assuming of course you're not willing to make some rather drastic changes to your life.

Tax reduction on the other hand is very possible.

Tax avoidance is tax reduction.

mattyb · Mar 31, 2010, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Phileas

Depends on your income. Can be as high as 50%.

Uh, income is $100K. Didn't I make that clear?

olePigeon · Mar 31, 2010, 01:17 PM

I wonder how much money you could make off of TV appearances and interviews.

Phileas · Mar 31, 2010, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by mattyb

Uh, income is $100K. Didn't I make that clear?

Ok. Depends on your other income then. It's kind of unlikely that 100k from that promotion is all he'll be making that year, right?

Eug · Mar 31, 2010, 01:51 PM

I'd maybe do it for $10 million. $100000? No thanks.

Doofy · Mar 31, 2010, 02:02 PM

I feel that this has to be weighed and balanced against how much extra boobage one would acquire through having such an unusual name.

Eug · Mar 31, 2010, 02:04 PM

You can buy that with cash I suppose.

Shaddim · Mar 31, 2010, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Eug

I'd maybe do it for $10 million. $100000? No thanks.

$10M? Hmmm... where would they want the tattoo? I don't have that many concealable places that large that aren't already inked.

andi*pandi · Mar 31, 2010, 03:23 PM

the price is a little low for the hassle-factor.

finboy · Mar 31, 2010, 05:06 PM

Kinda like what my dear old grannie used to say about prostitution -- she didn't understand all of the fuss about it.

"You got it, you sell it, YOU STILL GOT IT. What's the problem?"

Laminar · Mar 31, 2010, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by Shaddim

$10M? Hmmm... where would they want the tattoo? I don't have that many concealable places that large that aren't already inked.

Texasmotorspeedway.com is a pretty long phras.....ohhhhh.

SpaceMonkey · Mar 31, 2010, 10:23 PM

April Fools?

Eug · Mar 31, 2010, 10:47 PM

Lame

downinflames68 · Apr 1, 2010, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Laminar

Man, this downinflames guy sure posts about his car a lot.

Dude. Your sig is a joke. In all my years here, know how many times I had my car as my signature? NEVER.

You used to have the SVT as your sig, if I remember correctly, a few different ways. Then it was more recently your bike, until I called you out on identifying yourself based on your vehicle, and now you're trying SO hard to deny it that you make a new signature image that says you are NOT your vehicle, but by doing that you're still referencing it.

The Final Dakar · Apr 1, 2010, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

Dude. Your sig is a joke. In all my years here, know how many times I had my car as my signature? NEVER.

You used to have the SVT as your sig, if I remember correctly, a few different ways. Then it was more recently your bike, until I called you out on identifying yourself based on your vehicle, and now you're trying SO hard to deny it that you make a new signature image that says you are NOT your vehicle, but by doing that you're still referencing it.

I'm not hearing a denial.

Doofy · Apr 1, 2010, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

Dude. Your sig is a joke.

But not quite as funny a joke as your sig.

imitchellg5 · Apr 1, 2010, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Laminar

Man, this downinflames guy sure posts about his car a lot.

You used to before you got a Sable. And sadly there isn't anything to say about a Sable, except it's a sign you've given up on life. Seriously, you should probably find a counselor to talk things over before taking steps like this. MacNN will stand behind you.

Eug · Apr 1, 2010, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

MacNN will stand behind you.

Speak for yourself.

imitchellg5 · Apr 1, 2010, 03:58 PM

Come on guys, without Laminar, where would our "OMG UR ON AN INTURNET" posts come from?

Railroader · Apr 1, 2010, 06:47 PM

After I got my $100,000,000,000,000 from changing my name to Texasmotorspeedway.com and getting a tattoo of my name on my Johnson, I'd still drive my Navy Blue 2003 Chevy Venture. Stock. Cause that's who I am. It's how I roll. It makes me cool.

downinflames68 · Apr 1, 2010, 07:01 PM

Yeaaahhhh............. that is pretty awesome.

PS: Life is short drive something enjoyable.

Railroader · Apr 1, 2010, 08:36 PM

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Doofy · Apr 1, 2010, 09:01 PM

You have included 3500 images in your message. You are limited to using 13 images so please go back and correct the problem and then continue again.

downinflames68 · Apr 1, 2010, 09:15 PM

Not saying you have to define yourself though a car, that is silly, but a ****ing venture?! Jesus dude. I'm saying drive something more fun than that, that is awful.

Railroader · Apr 1, 2010, 09:49 PM

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Laminar · Apr 1, 2010, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

You used to before you got a Sable. And sadly there isn't anything to say about a Sable, except it's a sign you've given up on life. Seriously, you should probably find a counselor to talk things over before taking steps like this. MacNN will stand behind you.

Yes, Mr. Honda Accord, I'll get right on that. Did the doctor mention your receding hairline while performing your prostate exam?

downinflames68 · Apr 2, 2010, 01:21 AM

Accords don't suck as bad as a sable.

auto_immune · Apr 2, 2010, 03:57 AM

If I drove a sable, I would be ashamed to admit it.

Spheric Harlot · Apr 2, 2010, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by Laminar

Yes, Mr. Honda Accord, I'll get right on that. Did the doctor mention your receding hairline while performing your prostate exam?

Oh boy.

To be young and dumb again…not.

Doofy · Apr 2, 2010, 04:52 AM

Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot

Oh boy.

To be young and dumb again…not.

Oh come on - you know it's a legal requirement to be at least 70 before you buy an Accord.

Shaddim · Apr 2, 2010, 05:23 AM

I had an Accord once, it wasn't a bad car. It was a decent beater to drive to and from work. Not sure where it is now, a friend borrowed it without asking when his truck died, I told him to just keep it. I think he gave it to someone else when he finally got his truck repaired.

Doofy · Apr 2, 2010, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by Shaddim

I had an Accord once, it wasn't a bad car. It was a decent beater to drive to and from work. Not sure where it is now, a friend borrowed it without asking when his truck died, I told him to just keep it. I think he gave it to someone else when he finally got his truck repaired.

Yeah, but which friend did you borrow it off (and was told to keep it by) originally?

Laminar · Apr 2, 2010, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

Accords don't suck as bad as a sable.

And since my life isn't defined by the vehicles I drive, I'm not ashamed that I drive what some would consider a "boring" car. I guess if I put kickass Top Gear sickerzzz all over it and spray painted the rimzzzz then it would be kewl.

Doofy · Apr 2, 2010, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by Laminar

And since my life isn't defined by the vehicles I drive, I'm not ashamed that I drive what some would consider a "boring" car.

The "boring" factor of one's car is directly related to the quantity of boobies contained therein.

So, a test:
Lammy... ...on average, how many times a week is your wife in your car?
Rob... ...on average, how many times a week is your wife in your car?

SpaceMonkey · Apr 2, 2010, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Doofy

The "boring" factor of one's car is directly related to the quantity of boobies contained therein.

So, a test:
Lammy... ...on average, how many times a week is your wife in your car?
Rob... ...on average, how many times a week is your wife in your car?

imitchellg5 · Apr 2, 2010, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Laminar

And since my life isn't defined by the vehicles I drive, I'm not ashamed that I drive what some would consider a "boring" car. I guess if I put kickass Top Gear sickerzzz all over it and spray painted the rimzzzz then it would be kewl.

But why would you make yourself drive something so bland? I'm guessing nobody makes you drive it with a gun forced to your head. It's not like there aren't other options out there. What was wrong with the SVT?

imitchellg5 · Apr 2, 2010, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

Accords don't suck as bad as a sable.

At least they don't look like a male frog during mating season

Shaddim · Apr 2, 2010, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Yeah, but which friend did you borrow it off (and was told to keep it by) originally?

I can't remember the price exactly, but I think I paid $2000 for it. I needed cheap transportation for a few months, then parked it and promptly forgot about it.