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So, here it is race weekend, and I should be excited about race number two for this week, but I'm not. I know its not the winter blahs, because I don't feel this way about everything. I know its not because of any physical ailment or flu bug that's going around, because, physically, I feel fine. No aches, pains, fever, or anything of the sort. I just can't seem to find the word to describe how one feels when they really don't care about the subject anymore or the outcome, nor do I feel any kind of emotion or feeling about said same. Oh, wait! I remember the word now! It's "apathy".
After responding to HoosierRacer1313's query as to "What's Wrong With NASCAR?", I got to thinking to myself, what's different this year than last? Last year, I got fed up with NASCAR after Las Vegas and sat out the whole season, pretty much. Oh, I'd glance at the standings now and again, but by and large, it was the same old thing, week in and week out. I corresponded with a few of my Fox Family Friends and resolved to try and put a smile on and go out there again this year and give it another go.
So, I busied myself with a new series chronicling the evolution of the stock car and stock car racing. The Daytona 500 came and went and you know what? It's still the same old song and dance. Penalties where there shouldn't be any. No penalties for similar infractions. The stupid "Lucky Dawg" rule is still in effect. Drivers who get down a number of laps work on their cars and then contend for the win because of the damned "Lucky Dawg" instead of earning it the hard way, like they used to. Drivers get squirrely too soon and take out a quarter of the field. NASCAR is still throwing "competition cautions" so Goodyear doesn't get spanked in the press for their shitty tires. And, the NASCAR gods called the race too soon, after concocting an idiotic start time to begin with.
So, nothing's changed. Still the same old idiots running the train (sorry Hoosier), the same incredulous rule changes, the same antics by NASCAR officials, the same problems with the tires, the same problems with the COT, the same problems with NASCAR not wanting to work with the teams and drivers; basically, the same old inconsistent bullshit race, after race, after race.
So, I am doing myself a favor to save my sanity. I have resolved that the sport I once loved is no longer that same species that it once was. Darwin was right, and natural selection rules the day. That being the case, I must adapt to the new environment, as well. So, I have decided to take my happy ass on down the road and do a little fishing for the rest of the NASCAR season. And, if you faithful fans are truly faithful, then God bless ya! But, if you're a purist who feels as I do, then do yourselves a favor and follow my lead. Maybe, if enough of us take a year or two off, NASCAR might get the hint and either 1) get rid of Brian France (highly unlikely), or 2) start enfranchisement.
Either way, I think that's what will have to happen to get me to come back. As I said last year about this time, have a nice Summer everyone! Oh, and by the way, don't bother watching this race to see if Dale Jr. gets dinged or not. NASCAR officials will be watching that situation like a hawk. Payback for Junior won't happen until later in the year, after NASCAR has let their guard down a bit. It's probably happen either at a short track, or at a track like Pocono, where there's not a lot of room to pass.
- RR
