Punks try to break into Richard Childress' home
First, the one thing that matters most -- he and his wife are OK. The NASCAR Hall of Famer grabbed his gun when three punks carrying military style guns and covering themselves from head to toe tried to break into his home. Childress fired three shots and the potential home invaders fled the scene. I can't image. The sheriff in Davidson County (NC) is looking for the suspects, and friends of Childress -- a beloved figure in the town in which he live -- have put up a $50,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the punks. Let's hope they get caught soon.
Danica and Ricky split
Yeah, I get the pleas for privacy, but they are public figure in a public romance, so yeah, there's going to be interest. But now that's it out -- that's where the interest part comes in -- leave it alone. Why they split isn't anyone's business, and speculation as to why they split has no place in journalism. If he or she want to talk about it, fine, but otherwise, it's over. Let them be and hope whatever pain they're feeling, heels.
Kenny Wallace goes missing on Twitter
He's not interacted with fans in almost a month, and Mark Martin thinks it's because he got tired of trolls who have no life and take pleasure in tearing people down (he actually said, he got tired of all the negativity and then used an expletive). That's a real shame, that a few online idiots ruin it for everyone. NASCAR, and those who are associated with the sport, are the best in the sporting business at interacting with fans. Let's try this -- anytime anyone takes a unwarranted shot at someone, call them out and shut them down. People can reasonably disagree with other without sinking into the gutter. Come back, Kenny. We miss you.
Quick hits:
- Jeffrey Earnhardt went hunting to relieve some stress. Let's hope he gets a ride soon. NASCAR without an Earnhardt feels empty.
- Kes jokes that he'd like to borrow $2 billion to buy the Panthers. But in all seriousness, some names with NASCAR connections could make a bid. Anyway to turn the sidelines into a short track during halftime?
- The holidays have a way of giving people all the feels, so congrats to Kyle Petty (becoming a daddy) and Kyle Larson (got engaged).
- Jeff Gordon says big things are coming for Chase Elliott. Gotta agree.
- By the looks of his Twitter account, Kyle Busch may be having more fun than any other NASCAR driver.
- Danica Patrick's dream of driving in the Daytona 500 and Indy 500 may be dying a slow death, and that's a shame.
- R.I.P Ryan Yanoshak and Bob Gidden
- Dale Jr. is cutting a music video. Who knew?
- MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!!