Wednesday, February 10, 2010

The "500". Part II The 2007 Backyard 500

Well here is my next post about the Backyard 500, for this one I'm going to try to explain in detail what I remember about the 2007 Backyard 500.
Well let's see I remember one majorly important thing, it was the first multiple lap points race on earth! Of course this made it exciting, also the race was in October instead of March. That 2007 season only had three points races, but this is the one most remembered. Alright first of all I can't even remember who won the pole for the race, I think it may have been me but I'm on sure. Also the week before that was the inaugural X Energy Shootout (then Pepsi Shootout) which I won. Anyways first of all Aaron had planned to race in the race but was then not allowed to because of asthma. Which limited the race to three racers, which actually there has been three racers in every "500". O.k so I seriously can't remember the first 19 laps of the race at all (the race was only 20 laps back then). But the part that sticks out was the final lap.
So Savannah had a pretty good lead on me coming to the checkered flag but then we made contact and Savannah wrecked, I took the checkers and won my first of three and counting ;) Backyard 500s. But then I was booed I continued to celebrate despite the angry crowd and also I kissed the bricks. Then when I went to victory lane, Aaron came from the crowd and took the trophy and gave it to Savannah, even though he had absolutely no right to even touch the trophy. Me and Savannah worked it out and I was credited the win. I thought and have thought for years that it was completely an accident, but now I realize I intentionally wrecked Savannah. Wow I was a jerk back then. I'm glad I finally learned.
Well guys thanks for reading comments are always appreciated, sorry there wasn't that much detail, but you know it was four years ago. Anyways next week I'll talk about the 2008 "500". Hopefully it will have more detail.
-#3 Jonah-

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