The original working title for this essay was originally going to be called, “Absence of Alice”, however, considering I’m halfway through an Archaeology class this term, and I didn’t want a general confusion to erupt.
Last nights Budweiser Shootout was an incredible display of talent and mayhem with the return to pack racing. We all learned something. We learned that packs breed multi car wrecks.
What is it with the young people in my generation? Why did we ever change from the traditional pack racing to the two-car tandem bore fests that have ruined the true art of restrictor plate racing?
When the 34th annual Budweiser Shootout received the green flag, it was immediately apparent that the overall scope of restrictor plate racing had changed dramatically. Virtually gone were the two car tandems from the recent past.
Sam Hornish Jr. knows what winning can do for a career but when it ended up sealing the deal for him to run a full Nationwide Series schedule in 2012 he understood and appreciated it that much more.
Since everyone knows the historical significance of Daytona and the Bud Shootout, I thought I would post some stats as far as how my picks fared throughout the 2011 season.
Let’s be real—watching football isn’t just about plopping down in front of the TV anymore. These days, thanks to better internet and everyone having smartphones, tablets, or smart TVs, catching a match live online has become the norm for a lot of us.
