mglobe

You might want to do a search on HWFM applications to see some examples. Basically, you've got to demonstrate slowness and/or a particular lack of skill/talent in matters preferably related to automobiles. Any sign of competence is highly frowned upon. It helps to be slow in all manners other than picking up the bill when the Big Turtle is around. If you exhibit speed in anything other than wit, forgetaboutit.

Mike in Chi

An excellent summary, Mike.

However, I'm compelled to make a Point of Clarification.

Speed is appropriate, even encouraged, as long as it is manifested in a HWFM manner.

In fact some of ouir teammates regular podium, and even win races. But they are exceptionally funny, or pick up the tab whenever the Big Turtle is around.

BostonDMD

Well, besides a formal application, I am so slow that I got "massacred" on one of my first (and highly viewed) posts on RL

"Timeline from Green to Black"

Do I score any points for that?

Larry Herman

True. I was even threatened with sanctions if I had acheived "just one more podium." Fortunately the collective memory is short.

kurt M

That one might not be the example as it shows initiative and or desire to get fast, fast. You have to want to just go with the flow and after time kinda find yourself in Black. "Well now, when did that happen? That calls for a round!"

I found HWFMR at least 3 years ago and noted that they were my kind of gang of misfits and only now got around to filling out the app. Look what that got me. Emissions...

Good Haiku will earn points every time. But remember the Big Turtle is a master at it.

Mike in Chi

Ohhhh, we haven't forgotten about your podii Larry. (Nor have we stopped being amazed that you do get them)

In fact we expect you will get one at Road America. Which is why we are rigging your step of the podium with a Whoopee Cushion.

Mike in Chi

In such a short time
Kurt has learned how to succeed.
Flatter the Turtle.

Mike in Chi

I'm mere Weedhopper
Studying at master's feet.
The ancient one - Mark.


Sometimes it's wisdom
passed by the perfect master.
Sometimes it's just gas.

Bonster

You must be slow enough (my racecar is a Spec Miata with an HONEST engine) that I can pass you on the track.

Bull

Speaking of passing gas, sounds like the perfect new name for the BT!

Bull

Passing someone while inverted is also acceptable.

Mike in Chi

The perfect master,
Is not found in Wyoming.
Voice of the heartland.

Mike in Chi

As far as I know, we've only had one of those.

Bull

And one is plenty!

kurt M

I rest my case.