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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #225 on: July 04, 2011, 08:52:38 PM »
And from the website:

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But I do love surfing, which will make you sleep like a baby after a long day!


So we weren't that far off!! :lol:
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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #226 on: July 04, 2011, 09:18:36 PM »
I suppose now it can be safely assumed that the skier team is safe through LEG 7 (2nd Malawi)
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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #227 on: July 04, 2011, 09:34:48 PM »
His wife all but confirms him as a contestant. She posted a few status updates on Facebook about having a fun summer but missing her hubby, followed by a countdown until he comes home. As of Friday, he returns in 12 days. She also posted at the beginning of June that he would be gone for a month. When someone asked where he was, she simply replied "I wish I knew!".

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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #228 on: July 04, 2011, 09:37:24 PM »
And the awesome North found him in about 5 minutes!! :jumpy:

Take a look at his website here:

http://www.andyfinch.net/andy-finch/

The screencap on the left is from the video.

North is on a roll, two down!! Great work by you and Plaidmoon, thank you both!!


Now.... :lol: go find his partner!! :yess:


One possibility is his brother-in-law and teammate Zak Shelhamer.

Here's the team page: http://www.porterstahoe.com/team/zak.asp

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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #229 on: July 04, 2011, 09:41:34 PM »
I actually like Brandon Cocard...
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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #230 on: July 04, 2011, 10:15:24 PM »
There's a profile shot of Zak on that site that looks pretty similar to our racer's profile. 

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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #231 on: July 04, 2011, 10:20:10 PM »
Here's a comparison of Zak, Brandon and the Racer:


racer compare
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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #232 on: July 04, 2011, 10:47:33 PM »
Here is a better pic:

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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #233 on: July 04, 2011, 10:54:53 PM »
Hmmmm:
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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #235 on: July 04, 2011, 11:08:20 PM »
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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #236 on: July 04, 2011, 11:19:12 PM »
The racer's face looks fuller -- more like Brandon than Zac, as far as that goes, but I'm not sure I could judge whether it is or isn't Brandon.
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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #237 on: July 04, 2011, 11:56:27 PM »
Whoever it is, they are are member of the Porters team. The symbol on the partners shirt is a match to the site.

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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #238 on: July 05, 2011, 12:01:06 AM »
Brandon appears to have been around 4 days ago, catching a movie.

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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #239 on: July 05, 2011, 12:03:33 AM »
Another name to throw out there is Cody Townsend

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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #240 on: July 05, 2011, 08:33:08 AM »
I was going to suggest the unknown surfer (or whatever the team name changes to) looks like Jim Rippey, but on further research, I found that Jim Rippey has extensive arm tattoos. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #241 on: July 05, 2011, 08:37:55 AM »
Another name to throw out there is Cody Townsend

He tweeted seven hours ago. :(

But great work guys!


Whoever it is, they are are member of the Porters team. The symbol on the partners shirt is a match to the site.

I'm not sure if the field should be limited that way. He could just wear that to support his friend/relative, Andy.

(I mostly say that because none of the guys on the team seem to match.)
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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #242 on: July 06, 2011, 03:44:42 AM »
Oh dear...

I have received some what I believe to be excellent and reliable info.

Based on an overheard comment:

It appears that our alleged Malone team may not be after all....

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the lady mentioned that her husband was a doctor and that is how they felt God provided for them to have time off to do the race.
 
 
I have verified that this comment refers to the African American couple with the very tall male, seen with orange on.
 
So for now, until we have more info, am going to have to suggest that this team may not be the Malones after all.
 
I can only offer up our apologies for any confusion, and hope that the real Malones have a sense of humor and have enjoyed their brief moment of TAR fame!!   :-[   
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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #243 on: July 06, 2011, 05:01:31 AM »
Blondes are Twins... - full stop -
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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #244 on: July 06, 2011, 08:30:12 PM »
Zac Eddy looks like a possible match for me for the other half of a surfer, but I don't have the fancy-schmancy face recognition stuff some of y'all have. :)


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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #245 on: July 07, 2011, 09:30:08 AM »
It seems to me that TAR has outdone themselves in keeping identities under wraps for 19.  They have been racing for awhile and we still don't know all the teams.  That secrecy clause has really worked this time.  Good job TAR!!!  I am impressed!  I love a spoiler as much as the next person, but sometimes the unknown is so much more exciting.  Loving it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #246 on: July 07, 2011, 10:50:52 AM »
Zac Eddy looks like a possible match for me for the other half of a surfer, but I don't have the fancy-schmancy face recognition stuff some of y'all have. :)

Who is Zac Eddy? I can't a find a reference to him anywhere.

I've been looking at a lot of snowboarders and surfers that might have a connection to Andy Finch and I've found 3 or 4 possible matches. Unfortunately, they have either tweeted or posted to Facebook in the last few days or they have not been US citizens. Very frustrating.

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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #247 on: July 07, 2011, 11:32:09 AM »
I agree.. the unknown is more exciting.... and probably best not to know or broadcast the names of the contestants..they will all have a lot to deal with (confidentiality agreements) without being "exposed" before the right time...let's respect that if we can.. and not take the suspense out of the game.. I still want to sit back and enjoy the show without knowing all the details beforehand..

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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #248 on: July 07, 2011, 12:59:57 PM »
I agree.. the unknown is more exciting.... and probably best not to know or broadcast the names of the contestants..they will all have a lot to deal with (confidentiality agreements) without being "exposed" before the right time...let's respect that if we can.. and not take the suspense out of the game.. I still want to sit back and enjoy the show without knowing all the details beforehand..

I enjoy having suprises in this race as much as the next guy, but this is still a spoiler section. If you feel that we are in any way disrespecting the contestants by finding them before hand, I assure you we do our best to make sure their privacy is respected  ;)

Moving on, I can't find a record of a Zac Eddy either. There is a person who shares that last name on the Porter's team but he looks like a glam rocker.

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Re: TAR 19 Contestant Speculation and Spoilers
« Reply #249 on: July 07, 2011, 02:25:18 PM »
I agree.. the unknown is more exciting.... and probably best not to know or broadcast the names of the contestants..they will all have a lot to deal with (confidentiality agreements) without being "exposed" before the right time...let's respect that if we can.. and not take the suspense out of the game.. I still want to sit back and enjoy the show without knowing all the details beforehand..

Then you are so in the wrong thread!! :lol3:
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