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| Daytona: The Quiet Before the Storm | | Date Created: Feb 15, 2008, 09:57 AM |
 It's quiet so far here Friday morning at Daytona - the field is set for the the 500 and we get into the heart of Speedweeks with the truck race (often the best of the week), the Nationwide 300 and then the 50th 500. I'm encouraged by the quality of racing so far with the new car - and it looks like it'll be a battle royale Sunday afternoon/evening. I'm sticking with my predictions: 88 and the 20...
Dale Junior could be eligible for appearing on VH-1's "BEST WEEK EVER," especially if he keeps winning. Despite an Associated Press note to the contrary, Dale Jr. has been on the cover of Sports Illustrated before this week -- including the "Junior Nation" cover from 2003 and the Daytona 500 victory cover in 2004. Not only is Junior on the cover of this week's "regular" edition, his ex also made the cover of the swimsuit edition. Not a bad week. Not bad at all - especially drinking god-awful AMP in victory lane of two beverage competitors - Gatorade and Bud,.. |
 In the world of Petty, look for the King in today's USA Today and then also on the cover of Sunday's USA Weekend. The Petty Enterprises record in the 500 is pretty stunning. Richard has won seven, but the team itself has a total of nine Daytona 500 victories - including Lee Petty with a photo finish win in the very first 500. (Bonus points if you can name the Hollywood-handsome driver who drove a Petty Superbird to a victory in 1970.) King Richard will also be featured on several Speed segments as well as the pre-race show on Fox as the only man to win seven 500s... Bobby Labonte was very racy in the Duel, while Kyle Petty hopes a new lump (um... engine) makes him much more competitive in the 500. |
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Reading Recommendations: While you're anxiously awaiting the mid-afternoon start for the 500, here's a few interesting links from this week that have nothing to do with horsepower...
NATURE or NURTURE?! : A fascinating study about the genetic predisposition to be conservative or liberal. Who knew?!
Chicken Doves: I admire the style of Rolling Stone's political writer Matt Taibbi - who is very eager to call "bullshit" wherever he sees it. Taibbi is also one of the new political reporters for HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher," and his latest story in Rolling Stone about the Chicken Hawks in the Democratic-majority house and Senate who have let down those who voted them into office. Good stuff.
Play Hard: I am fascinated by the many micro-businesses which seem to be making life better in third-world countries around the world - but here's one that is fun AND practical. Kids play, the village benefits. Drink up. |
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