MAY 17, 24 .. NASCAR DAY.. PACK RAT DAY..
NATIONAL TODAY..
Below we have two “No Brainers” as to apropos May 17th holidays for Yours Truly.
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“No Brainer” Number One.
NASCAR DAY ..
NASCAR is an acronym for National Association for Stock Car Automobile Racing.
Once upon a time, a long time ago (the late 1960’s into the mid 1970’s) I worked in professional Automobile Racing.
Yes! I made the “Big Time”. From 1972 to 1974, and continuing into the late 1970’s when I was actively involved with the Richard Petty Fan Club in Europe, I had the honor and the privilege of working with possibly the most famous NASCAR Racing Car Driver, The King, Richard Petty.
NASCAR Car Number 43 was Richard Petty’s Car!
His father (Lee Petty) drove Car Number 42.
Richard’s son Kyle Petty drove Car Number 44.
Kyle Petty’s son, Adam Petty, drove Car Number45.
Tragically, on May 12th, 2000, 19 year old Adam Petty died instantly while practicing for an upcoming race.
NASCAR DAY..
The 2024 NASCAR season is now underway. The Daytona 500 was run Monday, February the 19th.
NASCAR Stock Car Racing started in 1948 on Daytona Beach, located in Florida, U.S. NASCAR events take place for 10 months each year. Millions from all over the world tune in to watch the races. Companies and sponsors have also created and manufactured special collectibles for commercial sales. Seeing the popularity of the event, the NASCAR Foundation created NASCAR Day to help raise funds and awareness for the betterment of children’s lives all over the world.
The first NASCAR Day was commemorated in 2003 by the NASCAR Foundation. An acronym for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, the foundation aimed to raise funds for children’s welfare whilst celebrating the racers, crew, companies/sponsors, and the legions of fans all over the world. NASCAR, founded by Bill France Sr. in 1948, is an auto racing sanctioning and operating company. It is most known for its stock car racing event that takes place not only in the U.S., but also in Mexico, Europe, and Canada. Every year, NASCAR endorses more than 1,500 races at 100 tracks.
NASCAR Day takes place on the third Friday of every May. Much like baseball or derby, NASCAR is also a classic American pastime, and this is why the media covers the races extensively. Drivers and sponsors join hands with fans to bring attention and raise funds for children’s welfare. Apart from this, other common activities on NASCAR Day include a meet-and-greet with the drivers, raffles, and bumper-to-bumper races. There’s much skill involved in maneuvering a speeding car at curvy bends and within inches of another vehicle. The exhilaration is felt by the drivers and the audiences alike. The ultimate winner of the season is decided through a scoring system whereby the highest scorer wins.
And Now? THE REST OF THE ABOVE STORY.
Patti (not Yours Truly) was the one who suggested that we publish the above Holiday!
I figured “no one would be interested in NASCAR”.
Goes to Show You What I know!
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“No Brainer” Number Two.
PACK RAT DAY..
Below is the Holiday that I picked. Yes! It fits Yours Truly.
PACK RAT DAY..
Pack Rat day falls on May 17. This is the perfect day to take a little time off and dig into closets, garages, and other storage spaces with one mission: to declutter. Hoarding can sometimes go under the radar as daily living makes it difficult to notice how many things we accumulate. Celebrate this by getting rid of the old and making space for the new!
Although the history of Pack Rat Day is not that clear, it does bring awareness to a more serious subject. Hoarding disorder is the ongoing difficulty to discard possessions regardless of their value or usefulness. People with this difficulty may sometimes feel severe anxiety and distress when having to organize or part with their possessions.
In some cases, hoarding may be a symptom of another disorder such as obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Extreme cases of hoarding result in a hindered quality of life as living spaces may also become limited by cluttering or items like newspapers, malfunctioning electronic devices, and old furniture.
In recent years, there has been a sensationalist approach to hoarding in certain media outlets. Experts suggest that this disorder is not a simple one to treat. Although cleaning and organizing might help, the underlying factors that lead a person to develop such behavior mustn’t be overlooked.
A differentiation must be made between hoarding and collecting. Collecting involves searching, acquiring, and organizing objects as a hobby and a source of enjoyment. While a collector will usually display their findings with pride, a hoarder may feel deep embarrassment and discomfort about their possessions.
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That’s all for today.
Cap and Patti
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Ah, memories. Yes, I enjoyed talking with Richard in the pits when we were either at Ontario or Riverside (don’t recall which).
We are nearing the end of a cruise from NOLA to Memphis, heading home Monday.
Well Robert! I thought to myself, “If anyone comments on this Post, perhaps it will be Robert!” And I was correct! You may well have been working with James Hilton either at Ontario or Riverside when you visited with Richard. What a great human being he is. So humble and with such grace. Do we assume you are cruising up the Mississippi River from New Orleans to Memphis? Thanks for your comment and ongoing support. Cap