Nothing particularly special 22, but I got to say hello to him once during a moment I snuck into the hot pit during the AMA's time on the track. As you know, the AMA and GP share the track during the event in Cali, and so if you wonder off, you can sometimes stumble on a serendipitous experience. I got to say hi to Casey while they seemed to be preparing in the garage. It was brief hello, how are you doing kinda thing, he was cordial; I just got the sense Casey was a shy kid trying to do his best as a professional racer, that's all. But this memory was revisited when I said hi to him during the 'pit walk', where the hordes of crowds and cameras are present, he just seemed flustered. I said hello to him amongst the crowds and cameras, and I detected a different Casey, one trying to manage sensory overload, allow me to explain.
Interesting, thanks Jum.
As an extreme introvert, I can attest to this. I avoid high sensory environments like the plague.
That's why I've made multiple posts about Stoner's behavior not being a big deal. Why? Because I do the many of the things people hate on him for.
I consider myself an introvert too, Maybe that's why I get on with you guys so well
Most of us here are ex or current racers of some sort (and all race fans of course), are antisocial fuckers and would rather be at the track than any social event.
Having had non racing friend turn up in the paddock and look completely lost, I think it's just a different world, which if you grew up in as I did, you don't realise how different it is. I can also relate to the sensory stimuli thing, I for one am extremely sensitive to high pitched loud (for me) noises, like it the train station if a train pulls up and does that metal brake squeal I have to put my fingers in my ears, the same reason I don't like jumpy movies. It's not that I'm scared in all of them, but those high pitch loud noises they use for jump scenes seem to affect me a lot more than others I know.
As for public places? Oh yeah don't get me started, I'm a hermit! I purposely go to town on Sundays or days I know it will be quieter to try and limit socialising and even now if I go to a friends BBQ for example, while they are very extrovert social people, I'm sitting there daydreaming of being in the workshop working on my car or kart.
Its interesting you say that because I do also recall the article mentioning that introverts measure their words to use the least. Again, at an attempt to be done with the "social exchange" and get back into the dark room.
I wonder how many girl friends Casey had. Most introverts have very few, and it always struck me odd that he married an umbrella girl given he didn't seem the playboy type. Perhaps (and I admit, I ma be full of ....), she expressed an interest and that was enough to make her his wife. She does come off as a nice country down to earth girl. His type. Unlike say big gleaming smiles and dancing for the crowd trick daddy Nicky, who was probably boning umbrella girls at every venue. When Dorna axed the race in Brazil, Nicky was asked about his thoughts. I still remember what he said. (Well, actually, I remember everything he has ever said). Asked about his thought he said, 'What I'll miss most about Brazil is the talent.' Hahaha
The thing with Stoner, is I liked him for two reasons: 1. His raw speed, no one can deny that he was great to watch on a bike, especially that Ducati Screamer. 2. I could relate to him as a kid from the sticks trying to make it as a professional in the sport he loves.
The trouble is, as time has gone on I've liked his personality less and less but I think some of that is because he tars all British fans for example with the same brush because a few Rossi Bopper slobs were ........ to him. But then as has been said, I guess that's his way of dealing with things.
And for the record Jum's, my wife is a gorgeous ex model type but very down to earth and a country girl
Yeah I remember that Nicky line: "There's a lotta talent in Brazil", and he wasn't talking about riders.
Totally relate. I always got along with other racers because there was an unspoken understanding in the paddock that people were so deeply focused on the task at hand and a lot of small talk wasn't the order of the day. I liked small groups of friends for going out in the evenings for a beer but was never comfortable at year-end awards dinners and all that kind of thing.
Agreed.
Can you Boner Brigaders lay it on any thicker. Is this the new excuse to explain why Stoners weak minded and heartless Should we petition ADA to put in a handicap pit stop at Suzuka for Stoner. They can paint some blue lines and make it extra wide so people cant get close. He can ride around with a blue handicap parking placard on his key fob and when he critizes people around him he can blame it on his handicap. He can say its just his asbergers that makes him an an ....
Have you ever seen stoner have lack of confidence when speaking, have you ever seen him cast his eyes downward when speaking or being spoken to. I havnt. I see the exact opposite. Not only that but introverts do not make bold public statements and criticize others when the know the spotlight will come back on them and they certainly dont march across the paddock and have public confrontations in full view of all.
His attitude is simple to explain, he's an entitled brat that throws a tantrum whenever he doesnt get his way
I think you have a mancrush on the man
But I'll agree, he did seem to have tantrums sometimes but then I nor anyone else here knows the full story. Rossi has been known to have massive tantrums too, but because his on screen persona (which is TOTALLY different to his behind the scenes from what I've heard) is of the showman, people seem to forget it.
I think we can appreciate a shownman. I'm a grown man, though I have been known to act like a 12 year old girl at the track. I've seen men grin like teens at a boy band concert when VR has done a wheelie in front of the grandstand. Its a genuine thrill. I wish more of them did it.
I think that's what irked me with Stoner at the end, when riders forget how much they mean to some fans. I mean not many people on earth have the power to make someones day, year or even life with a quick interaction with a fan/s. Be it a hello, a photo, autograph or a wheelie.
And finally, slightly off topic, but for all you introverts here:
For the full picture, here is the link:
After Seeing This Brilliant Poster, I Now Totally Understand Introverted People - Atchuup! - Cool Stuff, Pass It On
