10 Signs NASCAR is Feeling the Recession
We’re in a recession. Everyone’s felling it and it’s not very funny. But what’s the point if you can’t at least try and laugh about it.
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The Labor Day race at Fontana will be moved to LA and filmed in front of a green screen. (note: I’ve seen the script and you won’t believe what happens to Kirk Shelmerdine!)
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Fans at Talladega cease throwing bottles and cans at Jeff Gordon in order to collect the deposit.
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Pocono sets up a tollbooth at the start of the Long Pond straightaway.
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With DEI exceeding their budget for tires, crew chief Bono Manion tells Martin Truex to stay out…the entire race.
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In addition to their necks, fans are now seeing red on their bank statements.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr collectors only buy nine diecast cars this year instead of the normal eleven.
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The pace car becomes a Toyota Prius. Pace car driver Brett Bodine is replaced by a remote control operated by a 12 year old.
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Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart can’t even buy a win.
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After the prerace invocation, Mike Helton tries to pass offering plates around the pit area.
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In an effort to save fuel the #18 pit crew will push Kyle Busch’s car during all burnouts.
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Bloggers can’t even afford to complete their top ten lists.
Enjoy your weekend and may Saturday’s race be a nice diversion from reality.
July 11th, 2008 at 4:33 am
That was awesome and funny.
July 14th, 2008 at 12:01 am
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