New Orleans, LA (February 14, 2012)- As Magnus Racing continues its media tour through the Southern U.S., stopping today at the famed NOLA Motorsports Park, it seems that the racing media only wanted to know about one thing: the nature of the relationship between Magnus Racing's Andy Lally and John Potter.
“I would like to inform everyone that John and I will only discuss racing today,” stated the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie-of-the-Year Andy Lally.
Lally then continued… to discuss anything but racing.
“John Potter is a very funny, and very sweet guy” stated the Long Island native. “We first met in 2008, and I always found him funny. To be honest, he was one of very few people last year to ask about my plans after my previous team and I divorced. It’s weird, I think a lot of people wanted to ask, but I think I intimidate them. It has nothing to do with the fact that I’m a six at best.”
Even though the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series is about to begin the rest of its season in only two weeks, ever since Lally and Potter were caught spending the night together two weekends ago in Daytona, the social and motorsports media have been ablaze with thoughts, questions, and opinions on the matter.
“I don’t understand why everyone is so curious about our relationship,” stated Lally. “It’s no big deal that the two of us are spending so much time together, even if today is Valentine’s day. Look at that dude Ricky Stenhouse is dating. No one is bothering them, right?”
Magnus Racing Team Owner John Potter meanwhile, took a very adversarial stance on the discussions.
“I thought we were here to race,” stated the Utah resident. “There was a time when racing media only reported on racing. That’s all we should be discussing. Not who’s hanging out with who.”
“Exactly,” continued Lally... with a frowny face. “I don’t want to discuss this anymore. I’m a serious racer, not a media darling. It’s not like the public fascination with my personal life has had any influence on my racing. Human interest has no place in the business of sports and entertainment. I’m a racer only.”
Then Lally continued… with a smily face.
“…but, I’ll probably cook for John tonight. It is Valentine’s day and we’re in New Orleans. I’ve been working on some vegan dishes that would really fit the theme, and I’m really hoping to open his eyes to my lifestyle.”
Potter, meanwhile, really hoped the conversation would move on. As the 50th Running of the Rolex 24 winner, you’d think he could aim higher.
“Yeah, discussing this is a little embarrassing,” stated Potter. “It’s none of anyone’s business what we do off the track. Especially since I’m married, and to be blunt Lally isn’t exactly Sophia Vergara. I'd probably be more open if he was at least a seven. We love our fans, but let’s keep it to racing. I don’t understand why journalists keep asking us these questions. They act like they’re in the business of selling stories that people actually read.”
“Exactly,” replied Lally. “I’m a serious racer. I only want to discuss racing. I refuse to be seen as anything other than that.”
Unfortunately, just as everyone began to take Lally seriously, the press conference was interrupted by a GoDaddy commercial playing on the monitors.
After the commercial was over, Lally threw up his hands in frustration of no one listening to him when he's all serious. He summarily put on his sunglasses and stormed out of the room. Unfortunately Lally was blocked on his exit a bit by Milka Duno. She didn’t know he was there.
Regardless, Andy, John, and everyone at Magnus Racing would like to wish our fans (and even motorsports media) a Happy Valentine’s Day.