It truly has been a long time since I’ve written about NASCAR. I’m a Twitter follower of many NASCAR fans, drivers, crew and media persona. Yesterday the Twitter activity increased five fold. Today, Saturday, February 18, 2012, Twitter activity is over the top. Bud Shootout and eleventh anniversary of Dale Earnhardt’s passing are the topics.

We (NASCAR fans) have had a long off season with only driver and team switch news. I had a hard time keeping up with the all the changes. But now that the season is starting I know I’ll be well informed.

One thing is unsure: Spider Man (Trevor Bayne), last years Daytona 500 Champion, may not race in the big one this year. He has no guaranteed spot. He’ll have to qualify or race himself into a starting position during the week.

And why hasn’t Jimmie Johnson been out there practicing? Chadsey.. You got some ‘splaining to do.

This brief article Is not an endorsement of any presidential candidate.

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