Behold, our toughest Friday Caption Contest yet. You're really going to have to dig deep to caption this photo, because you know Mother Straightline isn't going to publish any XXX-rated drivel.
Lead Senior Editor Ed Hellwig shot this from the, uh, starting line at the World Superbike race in Utah. Write something good, then make your way to the original Friday Caption 'fest on our Long-Term Road Test blog.
lostboyz says:
04:23 AM, 06/ 4/10
and the mary poppins 500 is about to be underway
technetium99 says:
04:43 AM, 06/ 4/10
The producers of the American Top Gear just don't get it when the Brits talk about "flappy paddle shifters" and "really big boots."
ergsum says:
04:47 AM, 06/ 4/10
Hot bods vying for brass pole position.
ergsum says:
05:00 AM, 06/ 4/10
Those are some really nice bumbershoots!
ergsum says:
05:01 AM, 06/ 4/10
"The Fast and the Flirtatious"
creeper says:
05:06 AM, 06/ 4/10
this is all you have to do, hold the sign as high above your head as you can and watch them crash...
e90_m3 says:
05:06 AM, 06/ 4/10
Drool......
e90_m3 says:
05:09 AM, 06/ 4/10
Are they modeling the new Piloti driving boots?
throwback says:
05:13 AM, 06/ 4/10
3-2-1 Faint!
ergsum says:
05:36 AM, 06/ 4/10
I've got your Straightline right here!
dougtheeng says:
05:37 AM, 06/ 4/10
Strip!
ergsum says:
06:00 AM, 06/ 4/10
Love that girl on girl action!
ergsum says:
06:02 AM, 06/ 4/10
Lickety-split fast action!
prodrive says:
06:27 AM, 06/ 4/10
Mary Poppins & Freinds go the race's...
rayray633 says:
06:29 AM, 06/ 4/10
Look them in the eyes... Look them in the eyes!!!
technetium99 says:
06:31 AM, 06/ 4/10
As a starter, Bob always felt that the drivers disrespected him, but boy were the fringe benefits worth it!
rayray633 says:
06:31 AM, 06/ 4/10
Make Daddy proud, ladies.
technetium99 says:
06:36 AM, 06/ 4/10
Ed was so glad that Takahashi or Riswick didn't get this road trip.
technetium99 says:
06:41 AM, 06/ 4/10
Hello, Blondstar? THANK YOU!!!
ergsum says:
06:43 AM, 06/ 4/10
And #6 wins it by a ni... er, I mean a nose!
wrinklebump says:
06:45 AM, 06/ 4/10
Thank God for the belt tuck.
e90_m3 says:
06:46 AM, 06/ 4/10
There's enough silicon in the pic to make 10 supercomputers....
e90_m3 says:
06:47 AM, 06/ 4/10
Six Silicon Valleys make a Silicon Alley
snipenet says:
06:49 AM, 06/ 4/10
Suspension Walkaround?
accartoons says:
06:50 AM, 06/ 4/10
"Brothel is shut to make way for new race track. Wags get confused."
or
"Rachel takes a tit, urrm... I mean pit stop."
or
"Man shows girls how to lift top."
or
"Women drivers turn up for a race. Forget to bring their cars..."
mrryte says:
06:53 AM, 06/ 4/10
NASCAR is searching for the next Danica....
Aw; screw it....YOU'RE ALL WINNERS!!!!!
The "Amazing Race" Playboy style...
Slippery when wet...
(Sorry IL...couldn't resist the last one....)
technetium99 says:
06:54 AM, 06/ 4/10
A weekend with the Viper, a paid trip to the Bimbo Nationals, Ed is living his dream.
lexuslvr says:
06:54 AM, 06/ 4/10
Man to dumb broads: This is called the number 3. Now how many fun holes do you have?
Dumb broads kinda together: Three!
Man: Good job!
e90_m3 says:
06:56 AM, 06/ 4/10
@lexuslvr:
:^O
technetium99 says:
07:06 AM, 06/ 4/10
Simon says, "Umbrella in right hand!" You, the brunette in the red thigh-highs, you're out!
ergsum says:
07:17 AM, 06/ 4/10
Welcome to the last Hummer Invitational! We're hoping to go out with a bang!
afdubas says:
07:19 AM, 06/ 4/10
That's the best round card lady they could find?
ergsum says:
07:20 AM, 06/ 4/10
@technetium99, I see you're examining every detail of the photo closely. ;)
ergsum says:
07:30 AM, 06/ 4/10
Welcome to the Double D'Entendre Championship.
ed124c says:
07:34 AM, 06/ 4/10
As soon as you have learned numbers, we will move on to letters.
rayray633 says:
07:51 AM, 06/ 4/10
This year's WSB is brought to you by the letters D & D.
rayray633 says:
07:55 AM, 06/ 4/10
The mountain views are amazing!
rayray633 says:
07:57 AM, 06/ 4/10
Best... bike race... ever.
rayray633 says:
08:01 AM, 06/ 4/10
Ladies, these are known as odd numbers.
mtakahashi says:
08:06 AM, 06/ 4/10
OK ladies, this is your third and final chance. What number is THIS?
rayray633 says:
08:06 AM, 06/ 4/10
You put your right foot in and you shake it all about...
rayray633 says:
08:06 AM, 06/ 4/10
Simon says...
rayray633 says:
08:08 AM, 06/ 4/10
Oddly, they were teaching HIM what to do.
pontneuf2503 says:
08:11 AM, 06/ 4/10
"No! I said I need a group of LAMBOS."
rayray633 says:
08:13 AM, 06/ 4/10
I'm thinking about just cutting out the middleman.
rayray633 says:
08:14 AM, 06/ 4/10
*last one was for long-term.
rayray633 says:
08:20 AM, 06/ 4/10
"The racewear sure has changed since my day."
hybris says:
08:25 AM, 06/ 4/10
And people ask why I love being a starter?
Who wants to marry the Stig? Answer in 3 seconds.
e90_m3 says:
08:33 AM, 06/ 4/10
"Project Runway" at the Dunsfold Aerodrome
carraway says:
08:51 AM, 06/ 4/10
Psssst, Mr. Conductor. This isn't the marching band.
felonious says:
09:04 AM, 06/ 4/10
In its efforts to attract a larger audience, professional drag racing hits a new low.
ergsum says:
09:20 AM, 06/ 4/10
We found the Weapons of Mass Distraction!
ergsum says:
09:26 AM, 06/ 4/10
** Question for everyone. At what age do you become an official "Dirty Old Man"? **
snipenet says:
09:27 AM, 06/ 4/10
Track Tested:
Specifications: Umbrellas & Boots
As Tested Curb Weight (lb): 708 minus Umbrellas and Boots
Handling Rating: Good
Slalom ($ph): priceless
Comments: Regenerative braking always a nuisance. Easy to work and feels responsive. Conversation feels like it's always half a step behind. Once you figure out the timing it works well.
wrinklebump says:
09:28 AM, 06/ 4/10
"This is how many times you say the price is non-negotiable before calling Papa Shizzle."
tberry1 says:
09:49 AM, 06/ 4/10
And now the start of the 1st Annual San Francisco " DRAG " race !
tberry1 says:
09:57 AM, 06/ 4/10
" OK number 3 , it's your turn in the Ladies Room ! "
sgude says:
10:00 AM, 06/ 4/10
No wonder Checa couldn't shift right ...
mrryte says:
10:28 AM, 06/ 4/10
So that's how NASCAR plans on expanding its coverage...
Suddenly; every 13 year old male DESPERATELY wants to attending driving school.
The rejects of "Charm School" have their first major test-COUNTING...
"Ok ladies-Sign #1 means to flirt; Sign #3 means look clueless and Sign #5 is act ditzy."
How golddiggers are selected for "Rock of Love"
technetium99 says:
10:47 AM, 06/ 4/10
Try outs for the video of the Hollies "Bus Stop."
technetium99 says:
11:00 AM, 06/ 4/10
The NASCAR drivers ex-wives club.
technetium99 says:
11:02 AM, 06/ 4/10
And when THIS number flashes on your dash, step on the leftmost pedal with your left foot, and move the lever-thingy up, right, and up again with your right hand....
csubowtie says:
11:19 AM, 06/ 4/10
"Umbrela... check, waders... check, flotation devices... check"
or
"people were skeptical when ugly bob bought a motorcycle to pick up chicks"
and
"crotchrockets take the win for most effective mid-life crisis aid"
ergsum says:
11:34 AM, 06/ 4/10
If you suffer from E.D. Hellwig, contact an Umbrella Girl.
rayray633 says:
11:47 AM, 06/ 4/10
Yeah, just like Nascar fans don't come for the wrecks.
rayray633 says:
11:49 AM, 06/ 4/10
The epitome of the Mechanic's career.
rayray633 says:
11:53 AM, 06/ 4/10
Be careful. Plastic melts in the rain.
rayray633 says:
11:57 AM, 06/ 4/10
These boots are made for racin'
ergsum says:
12:04 PM, 06/ 4/10
The cure for Captionphile Dysfunction!
jederino says:
12:13 PM, 06/ 4/10
"Not funny! Who took the number before this one?!"
mg1964 says:
12:15 PM, 06/ 4/10
Attention Ladies. I hold in my hands the number 3 - it is not a W or an E. Repeat after me. "Three".
snipenet says:
12:21 PM, 06/ 4/10
Candidate #3 prepares to perform rain dance.
ergsum says:
12:43 PM, 06/ 4/10
That's it ladies! Heel and toe, heel and toe!
rayray633 says:
12:49 PM, 06/ 4/10
Can you guess which one is a man?
rayray633 says:
12:51 PM, 06/ 4/10
The Starting Official was actually starting to get annoyed...
rayray633 says:
12:52 PM, 06/ 4/10
The Hottie and the Nottie
rayray633 says:
12:57 PM, 06/ 4/10
No men were injured in the taking of this photo. They just turned a little blue.
rayray633 says:
12:58 PM, 06/ 4/10
The umbrellas aren't the only blue things in this photo.
rayray633 says:
01:00 PM, 06/ 4/10
I love white with red racing stripes.
rayray633 says:
01:03 PM, 06/ 4/10
That is a patch in the road, right?
rayray633 says:
01:06 PM, 06/ 4/10
Is this photoshopped by Nick Wilcox? There is no way he could get that close to those women.
colin_chapman says:
01:58 PM, 06/ 4/10
the backwards umbrella race was severely hampered by lack of wind...
tmanz says:
03:44 PM, 06/ 4/10
only 2 were able to stamp their feet the correct number of times in answer to all the addition problems held up for them.