With the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, we re-publish this post from March 2014, enjoy! I visited the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum just hours before Michigan State thrashed Michigan in the 2014 Big Ten Tournament Final. I used what scarce vacation time I had to take in Indy 500 history and Indy 500 culture. … [Read more...] about Guide to Indy 500 Museum; Photo of 1st ever Indy 500 car
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Indy 500 Podcast: The Best (Okay, Really the Worst) People Watching
Sunday brings us the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500, and with that, we flash back to our first ever podcast at the Indy 500. It's from 2019, and re-posting it up near the top now. If you want to talk about the drivers and the race itself, well then you are in the wrong place. This Indy 500 podcast is about the worst of the worst (so, actually the best) in people … [Read more...] about Indy 500 Podcast: The Best (Okay, Really the Worst) People Watching
Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond
With the 107th Indy 500 coming up on Sunday, we re-publish this piece from the 102nd running of the Indy 500. Enjoy! You know what patriotism is. You're familiar with nationalism. But you might not know what the term is for when patriotism and nationalism combine, get put on steroids and multiplied to the 10th power. That is a phenomenon known as jingoism. … [Read more...] about Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond
Most Memorable Merica, MAGA Shirts Seen at Indianapolis 500
Editor's note: as it's Indy 500 week, we're re-running this piece, originally from 2017, on MAGA propaganda present at the race track. As has been well documented, especially so on this site, the patriotism gets ramped up to jingoism and then some at the Indianapolis 500 every year. Actually take that jingoism and square it, no wait, take it to the tenth power. In other … [Read more...] about Most Memorable Merica, MAGA Shirts Seen at Indianapolis 500
Worst (or Best) of the Indianapolis 500 Infield People Watching
Editor's note: The following has been re-published every year since we first posted it, in 2008, during the run-up to the Indianapolis 500. Enjoy! The Indianapolis 500 is the world's highest attended single day event. Its total capacity is approximately 400,000 with about 125,000 located in the cheapest and most "festive" seats- the infield. … [Read more...] about Worst (or Best) of the Indianapolis 500 Infield People Watching
St. Patrick’s Day Sports Gaffes: Wayne Rooney, Danica Patrick, Chicago Wolves
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Today we look at some of the ways that various sports figures and teams have gotten into the spirit of the holiday over the years, but with the end result being less than ideal. We've got three examples to share, starting with Manchester United, Everton and Three Lions legend Wayne Rooney. Then we'll move on to minor league hockey team the … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Sports Gaffes: Wayne Rooney, Danica Patrick, Chicago Wolves
Everything You Need to Know about Street Legal Electric Carts
People who want an eco-friendly, handy, and cheap means of mobility are finding electric carts operated on the street increasingly appealing. Great for navigating golf courses, residential areas, and some cities, these electric carts are a greener alternative to gas-powered vehicles. With conventional vehicles, which are becoming more and more of a concern; they could affect … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know about Street Legal Electric Carts
A Beginner’s Guide To Daytona 500: From Start To Finish
The Daytona 500 is more than just a race - it's a spectacle that marks the official start of the NASCAR Cup Series season and captures the imagination of millions of fans worldwide. It is held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, and is widely considered the most prestigious in NASCAR. … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide To Daytona 500: From Start To Finish
CyberSport Evolves from Lacrosse, Hockey, Basketball and Karting
You've no doubt heard all about pickleball, America's fastest growing sport, as its been mainstream since the pandemic. But what do you know about CyberSport? It is an a blend of lacrosse, basketball, hockey and karting. Yes, think about go karting, or even bumper cars, but playing a version of hockey/lacrosse/basketball with them How does this work, you might ask? Well, you … [Read more...] about CyberSport Evolves from Lacrosse, Hockey, Basketball and Karting
California CDL Made Some Major Changes in 2024
A Commercial Driver's License, or CDL for short, can be a gateway to a new career, and with that a major life change. Obtaining a CDL is a crucial step towards establishing oneself in the field of truck driving, and that requires passing a certification test. Given what's potentially at stake, this can be a stressful process, but the state of California has made some major … [Read more...] about California CDL Made Some Major Changes in 2024
