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Here’s my latest haul—ten 8 card packs of 2012 Press Pass Cards. So join me as I take a look back about 13 years ago with some cost-effective card packs
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Davey Allison starts out in the 28…of Rainer-Lundy (1987-88)
Join me throughout this year as I take a look at when some of the sport’s biggest stars drove some unusual cars! (Presented in no particular order).
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| The (temporarily) unsponsored "Battlestar", courtesy NASCAR.com |
Why? We all remember Davey Allison in the 28 Ford, don’t we? And we all remember that car sponsored by Texaco, right? And owned by Robert Yates…well, not entirely, as Allison raced his first two years when the car was still owned by Harry Rainer and JT Lundy.
How successful were they? Davey Allison set the gold standard for rookie seasons, winning twice amidst a slew of top-five finishes. This was all despite running a partial schedule AND not having a sponsor signed until days before Daytona Speedweeks.
What was the aftermath? Engine builder Robert Yates bought the team, officially taking over for the 1989 season. Robert Yates Racing would go on to win numerous races and a Cup championship, although sadly Davey Allison would pass away in a helicopter crash in 1993.
Ranking on the Strange-O-Meter? 2 Battlestars out of 10—not too odd at all, but its a nice reminder that Davey didn’t always race for Robert Yates.
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This is a parody
Upon winning last week’s race at Martinsville, Denny Hamlin unfurled an “11 against the world” flag. But what world was he referring to? Let’s break down the candidates:
The World Islands, an archipelago of small man-made islands off the coast of Dubai. POSSIBILITY: low—I’m guessing most of Denny’s spare time is spent worrying about his lawsuit against Nascar, not hating on a vanity project in the middle east.
The World, a former Times Square Nightclub owned by the WWE. POSSIBILITY: high—Denny is probably a lot like me, desperately searching for a conversation where he can point out that because Vince McMahon wound up selling the former WWF New York property, he is quite literally The Man Who Sold The World.
The World, a biweekly newspaper in Coos Bay Oregon. POSSIBILITY: unknown—does anyone know if they picked Denny to miss the playoffs in their 2025 Nascar Cup preview?
The World, a former New York City newspaper. POSSIBILITY: very high—this newspaper basically invented the crossword puzzle, and I doubt Denny likes seeing clues for a four-letter word like “Driver who actually won the race in Milwaukee”.
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In honor of throwback weekend, here’s Uncle Max’s yearbook info from his senior year of high school:
Maxwell (redacted)
ACTIVITIES: Debate team 1 2 3, JV Boys Basketball 1 2, Varsity Basketball (manager) 3 4, Track & Field Shotput 2 3, Future Retail Managers of America 1 2 3 4
ACHIEVEMENTS: Manager of the School Blood Drive (with record set for Most Pints Given), Founder of the “Brackets for Charity” March Madness Challenge, Library Aide of the Month (February)
QUOTE: “What a gambler” —The Simpsons
TRUCK SERIES (1 win) off
XFINITY SERIES Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 (Saturday 3:30pm ET on The CW) CHRISTOPHER BELL—It’s CBell’s world, we just live in it.
CUP SERIES Goodyear 400 (Sunday 3pm ET on FS1) Points Leader picks WILLIAM BYRON. Favorite (2 wins): KYLE LARSON—the 5 team, they’re grrrrreat! Next Favorite: TYLER REDDICK—even though he isn’t running a Kyle Petty scheme this year. Dark Horse: RYAN PREECE—quietly establishing himself as a threat to win.
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I’m changing things up a bit for 2024, as instead of “hobby boxes”, I will be exploring the world of “blaster boxes” for NASCAR trading cards.
Pack 6 of 6: Throwback, Nice Payback, and Jaw/slacked
First Look: Ty Gibbs, groovy? His grandpa was young in the 70’s and there wasn’t much groovy about HIM, unless you include the trips formation he perfected.
To the Back: Always awesome to see drivers doing something charitable with their time and money!
Say What: “Wait, they really shorted you a card on the previous pack? Nice going, Panini.”
Final Rating: 5 cool down laps out of 10
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