I wasn't going to post in this thread again, but it is slow at work today...haha
Almost EVERYBODY is missing the point of the thread.
Ryan made some statements that could be (and were) taken in many different contexts in a very public media form that could have been worded a bit more professionally (as this is his profession). It isn't about disputing his talent and personality on/at the track.
IMO a lot of the guys making a living in RC have not experienced enough of this type of stuff (interviews and public eye stuff) and perhaps don't know how to handle and approach it quite yet. I personally believe that disclosing any type compensation (especially throwing out any dollar figures) does not belong in any type of public statements and that is why the interview struck me as odd.
Chalk it up to it being an experience to learn from.
Now everyone go racing!
