Props to Motosport and Mr. Barnes

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Edited Date/Time 9/10/2015 8:39pm
First and foremost let me make this clear, I don't want this thread to turn into a religious debate train wreak that leaves both sides of the isle blue in the face. The only reason I'm posting this is because I think it is very well done and took a lot of guts for a company to put out there. Like it or not, pre-race prayers have been around for as long as I have known and I think the message said here is something all riders can relate to, so I think a little respect to the man who wrote it and the company that put it out for all to hear is due. Again, please just enjoy it for what it is and don't make me regret posting this, I just thought a lot of others here would like to hear this and may not have seen it, so for those who are interested here it is:




GuyB if you think this will turn into a mess please feel free to take it down, I don't want anything negative to come from this.
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DanDunes818 9/8/2015 8:42pm
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I don't understand why anyone would have issue with it but I will admit, I thought twice before posting that video at MotoXAddicts. In the end, the Pacific Nothwesterner in me posted it. I'm not religious at all but from the first time I heard Brian Barnes at Washougal in 1991 to the last time I raced at PIR in 2013, that prayer, said by Mr Barnes, has always made me feel better about heading to the line.

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cwtoyota 9/8/2015 8:50pm
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I am agnostic because I do not accept anything as fact without empirical evidence and a satisfactory scientific consensus.

I've heard Brian say this prayer, or a version of it, many times over the years. Although my personal view is that prayer is a fruitless exercise, the things he's asking for are good things and I like the sentiment he is sharing with everyone at the race track.

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JW381 9/8/2015 9:56pm
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Its a great part of racing here in the PNW. Religious or not, it's good vibes at the very least.
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keith101 9/8/2015 10:34pm
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cwtoyota wrote:
I am agnostic because I do not accept anything as fact without empirical evidence and a satisfactory scientific consensus. I've heard Brian say this prayer, or...
I am agnostic because I do not accept anything as fact without empirical evidence and a satisfactory scientific consensus.

I've heard Brian say this prayer, or a version of it, many times over the years. Although my personal view is that prayer is a fruitless exercise, the things he's asking for are good things and I like the sentiment he is sharing with everyone at the race track.

You sound like the life of the party.
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cwtoyota 9/8/2015 11:04pm
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keith101 wrote:
You sound like the life of the party.
You sound pretty negative.
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fullfloater 9/8/2015 11:07pm
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Hold on fellas, that's exactly where it was not supposed to go. 9 posts in.
GeorgiePorgie 9/9/2015 6:29am
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Faith is important in life, no matter how you may harvest it. Through religion or something else it helps out the Social aspects of human life. Gives us purpose. Nice ad.
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MXD 9/9/2015 6:41am
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I'm 100% for anything that anyone does that makes them a better and happier person. For some that's meditation, for some it's prayer and for some maybe it's heavy metal. I couldn't care less. I say good for you to each one if it's working for them.
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TXDirt 9/9/2015 10:10am
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Cool vid. Thx or sharing.

Big difference between religion and spirituality. Man has always been spiritual....
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DE262 9/9/2015 4:57pm
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I am not a church-goer, but I like the prayer in the morning. I grew up racing in the PNW and got used to hearing it in the mornings. It's comforting.
Like the fireworks they shoot off during the "Rockets red glare" section of the Star Spangled Banner. They're comforting too.
Puts you in a good mood after hearing him say "Goodmorning Washougal- it's time to rise and shine!!!" at 7a.m.

...he's also been known to sing the Star Spangled Banner himself as well.

It's all part of the Washougal experience.

Thank you Mr. Barnes
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bq_365 9/10/2015 3:52pm
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Thank you guys for the positive words. Bryson Steele had this idea and I was glad he asked me to be a part of it!
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bsharkey 9/10/2015 8:39pm
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been hearing that for years. barnes is a good dude so is brett

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