I love three day weekends; Labor Day has always been one of my favorites. Even after NASCAR, in its quest for ever-more-ringing of cash registers, moved the Labor Day Cup event from Darlington SC to Fontana CA. I see the race is called the Pepsi 500 this year. The event was formerly known as the Southern 500, and still lives on by that name in old-timer’s hearts.
Darlington, the Lady in Black, the track Too Tough to Tame, that has been the scene of many a door handle to door handle finish, has been relegated to one event, on Mother’s Day weekend. Darlington, the egg-shaped, narrow track that has challenged man and machine, now lies idle on this holiday weekend.
I know I’m an older guy, and prone to You kids stay off my lawn sentiments, but I’d prefer the rickety yet sturdy seats of Darlington to the glitz and glamor of Fontana anytime.
Still, I have a feeling that I know what channel will be on our teevee tomorrow night.
-k-
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