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Got a little color this weekend


Chili and I went to see a NASCAR race yesterday. My company has been doing a lot of work with companies that sponsor cars. So the employees were (ahem) strongly encouraged to go to the race. It was interesting. Once. In the same way that a demolition derby or tractor pull is interesting. Again - once. Today I was digging out shrubs. When I return to work tomorrow, people are going to wonder why they let me out of the burn ward.

A few pictures from the race:


I like how the guy kept the cigarette in his mouth while keeping the baby balanced on the windshield. He's making his Baby Mama proud.



Being in the front row looked kind of cool. But it was louder than Hell. And I was born next to O'Hare Airport, so I know from louder than Hell. If we ever go to another race, we'll get a pair of airport traffic control ear covers. The little foam earplugs didn't do much.



B.A. has long said that Dale Earnhardt died for our sins. I thought he was kidding.




Sadly, there was no weekend spotting of the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile. Also of note. Blogger's spell-check thinks "NASCAR" should be spelled "MASCARA." Love that.

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11:12 PM

I'm afraid I'm forced to disagree - a demolition derby is fun every time, provided there is enough beer.

Also, NASCAR/MASCARA? Genius.    



6:15 AM

So, did they save your soul or not?

Regardless, Dale Earnhardt loves you.    



8:00 AM

That first photo is great, that's quite impressive, balancing a child and cigarette at the same time.

Did you happen to see anyone from this group, Unite Here, at the race yesterday? Apparently, the owners of the Kentucky Speedway are suing NASCAR in an attempt to get a race there. So this group is supporting NASCAR and going to the races with petitions for people to sign. If this lawsuit is successful, rich executives can put a race wherever they want. Then you may be encouraged to attend races out of state, like at the Kentucky Speedway.

http://action.unitehere.org/campaign/thetracksuit

Sorry for the tangent, just my two cents as a race fan who doesn't want to see the race schedule ruined.    



10:23 AM

I likes me some damn NASCAR!    



9:05 PM

You know who doesn't use Spell Check?

Yam Roll.    



1:03 AM

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