Wow. What an eventful weekend. It felt like it lasted forever, but in the end, it was worth it…
I believe so, at least.
Listen, the Daytona 500 was enjoyable. It always is. It’s hard to mess up, to be honest. However, it could have been even better. In all honesty, it probably should have been.
Should NASCAR have called off the race when they did? Well, we’ve all seen the replay. It seems like one of those decisions made out of exhaustion, like saying, “It’s been a long weekend, let’s just wrap it up.”
I understand, though. It’s a business decision. In life, you have to make those kinds of decisions all the time.
Actually, let me share a personal example. Yesterday, I made the choice to buy a more expensive 12-ounce draft beer of Busch Light instead of the cheaper 25-ounce can because the line for the draft was shorter. It was a business decision. Financially, not the best one, but it definitely enhanced the buzz.
Anyway, let’s get back on track. It was a great race yesterday, and despite being postponed by a day, the place was almost completely sold out. Impressive, right?
We’ll discuss the finish in a moment. We’ll also catch up with Bubba Wallace because he made quite a splash this weekend, and maybe even call out some of the idiots and foolish people around the garage.
How’s that for a sneak peek?
Oh, and we can’t forget to mention MMPS star and OnlyFans racer Natalie Decker, who actually finished a race last night! It was quite unexpected, to say the least.
With four fresh tires, enough fuel to satisfy Richard Childress (you’ll understand later), and hopefully a few days of sunshine to dry things up down here… Monday Morning Pit-Stop – the ‘Idiots, Fools & Dramatic Bubba Wallace’ edition – is now live!
Before I continue, let me just say this…
I was ecstatic that William Byron emerged as the winner. Seriously. I even bet $10 on him, and the $200 I won almost covers all the beer I consumed throughout the past week. Almost.
So, I was thrilled that NASCAR ended the race when they did. However, it’s also disappointing when the Daytona 500 – the most important race of the year – concludes in that manner.
Firstly, I’m not convinced they should have ended it. The accident occurred before the white flag, and the yellow flag was waved after. It’s a tricky situation.
Secondly, was William Byron truly the leader when the yellow flag was shown? The internet exploded with conspiracy theories suggesting that Alex Bowman should have been declared the winner, prompting NASCAR to address the issue with a tweet:
Well, I’m still not entirely convinced, but whatever.
My main point here is that the Daytona 500 should never, under any circumstances, end under caution. It just shouldn’t.
I understand the rule that states the race should end if a yellow flag is shown after the leader takes the white flag. I know that. But honestly, I don’t care.
Guess what? The NFL changes their overtime rules for the postseason, including the Super Bowl.
The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s one and only race that attracts a massive audience, including many who don’t typically watch. Those are the people that matter.
And you need to give them a reason to come back. Ending the Super Bowl with a couple of kneel-downs is pretty anticlimactic, and concluding your biggest race with a leisurely cool-down lap is equally foolish.
Rant over. Thanks for the money, Willy. Although, I doubt it can cure this hangover.
Now, let’s not forget about everyone’s favorite driver, shall we?
Look, I wouldn’t bring it up if Bubba didn’t do anything noteworthy this past weekend. But he did, and I have to be fair. You may dislike him all you want, and I know most of you do, but the guy is a constant source of interesting content.
And we love content around here.
Firstly, did Bubba attempt to harm a photographer during practice? You be the judge!
I wrote about this on Saturday, so you can read my detailed analysis here. Long story short, I see no wrongdoing!
Boys will be boys, and that photographer happens to be Bubba’s personal cameraman. Playfully running into one of your buddies with your car is a tradition unlike any other in this country. No harm done.
Next!
This is a tricky one. On one hand, I’m not entirely sure if Bubba did anything wrong here. If anything, it’s just more irritating.
It’s just another example of Bubba being overly dramatic, but again, it generates content, so I can’t be too annoyed by it. It just seems a bit unnecessary.
Like, come on, dude. Can’t you wait until you reach the hauler to have your big “teachable” moment? The guy just stepped out of his car two seconds ago. Can’t he take a bathroom break before getting scolded? Goodness.
Lastly… here’s one thing we can all agree on:
I’m with Bubba and the other 39 (or however many drivers there are now) on that one. Fuel-saving races are awful to begin with. If this new car turns the Daytona 500 into a fuel-saving race, we should all rebel.
I’ll walk away. I swear. Don’t make me. I’m begging you.
Alright, let’s move on to the notable moments from the Daytona 500 before we discuss the standout moment from last night.
First up, let’s talk about Richard Childress!
The last one has nothing to do with last night, but I stumbled upon it on Elon’s insufferable Twitter feed and had a good laugh. It’s genuinely funny.
It’s objectively hilarious that Richard Childress still uses Windows 98, and honestly, not that surprising.
Next!
Wow, what a collision. It’s always shocking to watch these in-car camera shots during a Daytona wreck. It’s incredibly violent.
Also, it’s great to see Angry Ryan Blaney back for another year! I thought maybe winning the championship and proposing to Hooters Gianna would calm him down a bit, but nope. He hasn’t changed at all.
That’s what you call having standards, ladies and gentlemen.
Lastly, let’s conclude the day by talking about the women of NASCAR – Hailie Deegan, Toni Breidinger, and Natalie Decker.
One of them is the Xfinity Series’ Most Popular Driver. Another secured a sponsorship with Victoria’s Secret last year. And the last one is constantly involved in crashes, ridiculed for her online following and adult content, and struggles to find any sponsorship at all.
And guess who became only the third female driver to ever lead laps in the Xfinity Series last night?
Let’s go! We’ve been supporting Natalie Decker for months now. While all of you losers are upset about her attractive social media posts, we’ve been applauding them.
While you shy away from OnlyFans and adult content subscriptions, we embrace them.
And now, Natalie has delivered for us. Take that.
See you in Atlanta.
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