Trevor Bayne: The True Story

8 thoughts on “Trevor Bayne: The True Story”

1. I’m glad that someone new is breaking into the roster! NASCAR’s problem (among several) is the stagnation of talent at the top level, with the same 25-30 racers that have been there for the last dozen years. The Nationwide Series, which is supposed to be the development league, has turned into another cash cow for a lot of the top drivers.

   If the circuit doesn’t do a better job of promoting/developing thier up and coming talent, it’ll hurth them in the long run – and is also one of the reasons that boxing has taken such a hit over the last 20 years.

   As for what I watched: FA Cup and some Hockey. I’m not a fan of All Star Games.

2. Dear Drew,

   Did you read my mind? I’ve been making that joke about Trevor Bayne driving the 500 with a learner’s permit to all of my friends.

   Of course he had to be darn lucky to win the race. He was fortunatle avoid that multiple car crash. He was also fortunate (I saw fortunate vs lucky because this next statement is about skill) that he had a pit crew that put his car together so well and obviously did the pit stops with equal greatness.

   Final thought (and going for a joke here). For the last few weeks I’ve kept hearing how the Daytona track had been totally resurfaced. I wonder if the resurfacing buried the spirits of the 500 winners of the past thus allowing new blood or at least a new breed to win.

   All the best

   Louis

3. Who knew so much was going on this weekend! I went to the movies, if only I had known I could watch a baby win a NASCAR race, or babies play basketball, I wouldn’t have spent my hard earned money to see the Justin Bieber movie!

4. I am a NASCAR fan but when the race is at Daytona or Taladega, I only watch the first part and the last part of the race. I wasn’t too excited until the end and saw that a new young kid won. His excitement about it was cool and glad to see a new young gun win the race. It was also great to see the Wood Brothers win a race.

5. GMFO,

   I heard today how he won…according to my, source, everyone was wiped out in a wreck just before the finish. Hey, I did not get my invite to drive there so why complain.

   I did not watch either…I stressed out over a final in immigration law. Yes its a mess and NO there is not an easy fix.

   I guess I lead a hallow life but everyone seems content with being outside in the weather and my grades have not suffered.

   maybe you need a break, drew. although according to the post the tunnel is a mess and traffic is not doing well either.

   Strive for excellence, nothing but your best.

   Gene

6. A few years ago, that was Jeff Gordon.

7. I was watching the special “The Day” and just happened to see Michael Waltrip win the NextEra Energy Resources 250 ten years after his big win at Daytona. One of life’s little wonders, as is Trevor Bayne’s victory.

8. Great comments everyone. I spent the day with my wife (she had the day off) out and about, so I wasn’t monitoring the blog during the day. Gene, we’re proud of ya!