[Bob Tanner]

I just read this on the Frontstretch blog The Frontstretch, and thought it said enough that it was worthy of reprint. Acknowledgement to Jeff Meyer.

Top Ten NASCAR Things For Which We Give Thanks(giving)!
Jeff Meyer · Wednesday November 21, 2007


10. The season is NOT 37 races long!

9. There is (as of the day this is published) only 87 days till it starts all over again!

8. Someone other than Jimmie Johnson won a race.

7. The final episode of Budweiser, the No. 8, Dale Jr., and TEI has been aired – repeats are now in syndication.

6. The nations of Gordon and Earnhardt are now officially allies. Perhaps we should send Rick Hendrick on a diplomatic mission to the Middle East.

5. Brian France vows to still be around to amuse us media types with his mindless, grammatically broken illusions.

4. Bookies are once again accepting bets on what will be the “Official NASCAR” reason California Speedway does not sell out in February.

3. No more seven minute tributes to Aerosmith before each race.

2. Ricky “Iron Man” Rudd, for thrilling us fans with 906 Cup races – 788 of which were consecutive, a NASCAR record! Enjoy your retirement, Mr. Rudd. You’ve earned it.

1. We won’t have to hear one of the following announcers for at least 87 days: Darrell Waltrip, Bill Weber, or Rusty Wallace!

I especially agree with #'s 10, 5, 2 and 1

#4 could have added "The Race Which Should be the Southern 500 at Darling ton," to the Feb race.

#2 is an absolute truism. We'll miss you, Rooster.

#1 could have had Larry McReynolds in the company with the other schlumps mentioned. Benny and Ned, we miss you. Please phone home!

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

I especially agree with #'s 10, 5, 2 and 1

#4 could have added "The Race Which Should be the Southern 500 at Darling ton," to the Feb race.

#2 is an absolute truism. We'll miss you, Rooster.

#1 could have had Larry McReynolds in the company with the other schlumps mentioned. Benny and Ned, we miss you. Please phone home!

Sounds good to me

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

#1 could have had Larry McReynolds in the company with the other schlumps mentioned. Benny and Ned, we miss you. Please phone home!

I suffer from brain flatulence! I neglected to include Bob Jenkins with Benny and Ned. Sorry, Robert.