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They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security.Henry David Thoreau
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Tag Archives: NASCAR
Bristol, Baby!
I’m hard-pressed to pick my favorite NASCAR event of the year. The Daytona 500 wakes me from my winter NASCAR drought, the Brickyard is iconic, the Coke 600 is a Decoration Day classic. But, for slam-bam balls out racing, Bristol … Continue reading
John 11:35
NASCAR announces tree planting program at tracks – Trees to be planted for each green flag at Cup races The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing announced “NASCAR Green Clean Air” — a program to help capture the carbon … Continue reading
Surprised it Didn’t Happen Sooner
GM cutting support for Nationwide, Truck teams General Motors is cutting factory support for Chevrolet teams competing in the Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series as the automaker restructures under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to a story that … Continue reading
This is not the Southern 500
If you tune in to FOX for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race tonight, they will tell you that this is the Southern 500. And so the race is named. In the spirit of being true to NASCAR roots, if not … Continue reading
Sweet 16, Again
Rock Chalk Jayhawk! The Kansas Jayhawks have advanced to the Sweet 16 in the Men’s NCAA Basketball championship, with a 60-43 win over Dayton. My brackets have them advancing to the Elite 8 next weekend, and falling a bit short … Continue reading
RIP, Reverend Hal Marchman
Reverend Hal Marchman, who for decades delivered the invocation before the races at Daytona International Speedway, has passed away. NASCAR races start with the presentation of colors, an invocation and prayer, the National Anthem, and usually, a flyover of military … Continue reading
Where’s my Sister?
I like Matt Kenseth, this year’s Daytona 500 winner. I also respect NASCAR’s weather prognistication acumen, for calling the race when they did1. I thought it might get better; wishful thinking is just that. Kevin Harvick was 2nd at the … Continue reading
First Crank it Up of the NASCAR season, and MLB is on the phone with Elder Daughter. Shoulda’ cranked it up anyhow; I’ve gotten Billy de’ darn for lesser offenses.. -k-
Get Yer’ Stimulus Here
From Reason Magazine: Your Official Stimulus Request Generator. Try it yourself; no one reads these bills anyhow. You may just cash in. I tried it, and here’s what I got: wireless and broadband deployment grant programs (including transfer of funds … Continue reading
The Super Bowl of Stocks
The 51st running of the Daytona 500 goes green in about an hour. Just a few observations: This is the first 500 ever without someone named Petty in the race. Sad, but as the King himself said yesterday, “All things … Continue reading
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