oh yea.....I'm also trying to figure out how to rig the Moonshine Mauler this year, so it won't be beaten, like it was last year! I have to admit though, I didn't mind being beaten by Garrett. He's a good man! He won last year if you remember!!
I'm feeling the effects....so....I may not be with you much longer....LOL!
Sorry to interrupt the football talk . . . I am still excited to be moving forward into the playoffs. It's been a long time since the Bears have made it this far. They play the Rams Sunday in cold weather. The Rams aren't conditioned for warm weather and play in a dome. The Bears will have the advantage there. . .
But to bring it back to NASCAR for a bit. . .
NASCAR has updated the Chase format for all three series for 2026 and ahead. Of what I understand that winning in the regular season won't lock you in as it has been the past few years. It's going back to more to the old Chase system. There will still be 16 drivers (in the top series). The driver with the most points at the end of the ten Chase races wins the championship.
Here is an article with more information on the new Chase format: NASCAR returns to Chase format for 2026 | NASCAR
Of what I have been seeing, the drivers seem to have a positive feedback on it. I personally feel like it's a step in the right direction.
32 more days until the Daytona 500!!!!
Thank you Roger. That was a disappointing first half and an exciting and stressful second half. What a come back!
I am sorry about your Steelers. I thought of you when I saw that. I have a hard time going for them due to their current QB . . . he may no longer be on that other team (sorry...I can't say the name. ) but he has always annoyed me. I do hate for you and the fans and sad to see Tomlin stepping out. 19 years say a lot. And the fact they made it to the playoffs, he should still be proud. A lot of teams didn't make it that far.
Well the other Chase must be a great guy. I am sorry to hear that he didn't do too well. I am hoping this will be Chase ELLIOT's year.
Right now, I'm watching TV and drinking a Twisted Tea variety 12pk. Right now I'm drinking The one that's Half and Half....half hard iced tea and half lemonade. They all have 5% ABV ( alcohol by volume). Hard Iced Tea is tea with whiskey.....don't know but I think it's Rum.....??
A little later, I might watch DOH if there's nothing on after 7pm Central. I usually watch our favorite show at night as I'm going to sleep. I will watch it earlier though if there's nothing on.