I'm a huge NASCAR fan, to the point that I buy Tide because they sponsor a car of a driver I don't really even like that much, but, really, this is just pandering. If you want to prove you're a NASCAR fan, and pick up some votes, follow NC Governor Mike Easely's example: Drive a racecar so hard you put it in the wall at Turn Two in Charlotte. Now THAT's a NASCAR fan, although Senator Graham's heart might not make it.

If you think this stuff isn't a big deal in N.C., please note this report on the 2002-03 term of the N.C. General Assembly:

NASCAR: Lawmakers passed a resolution to honor NASCAR; its pioneering families and drivers; and North Carolina motor racing in efforts to keep Winston Cup Racing in the state.

- posted by Tom Sawyer @ 9:40 AM