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The fact that alcohol is so widely embraced by our nation is and always will be disturbing to me.


Alcohol is embraced simply because the government collects taxes on alcohol sales and apparently alot of politicians like to drink it.

When I read this article about Fike, my stomach sank to my feet. There were 30-some other drivers every week on the same track with someone who was hopped up on heroin. That is scary. It makes me wonder how frequently it happens at local short tracks. I have personally witnessed a driver drinking beer in the stands one night before a feature race. I may have said something, but I actually worked with the guy and he was very tight with the boss. I lost alot of respect for him that night.

I do wish those drivers who are trying to get back on track the best of luck in changing their ways.