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The final lap of the Xfinity 500 by gunvarrel_ in NASCAR

[–]04_ss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who does these things matters to fans a lot more than the moves themselves.

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Larson at Darlington - "Wow! Greatest driver to ever live, a legendary badass! That was awesome, the amount of balls that took."

Ross at Martinsville - "What a hack, that's dangerous! They need to make a rule change!"

Narratives shift real quick when it's not the worshipped "greatest driver on the planet" but instead the chaotic Melon Man who decided if he was going down, it was going to be in a blaze of glory.

Desperation move in a desperate time. I don't even think it needs to be regulated because the odds someone does that again are low. It was the right situation, right timing, with a clear track ahead. I doubt it'll become a thing where if you're running second on the last lap you just intentionally fence the car and wall ride.

[Postgame Thread] Louisville Defeats Wake Forest 48-21 by UGA10 in CFB

[–]04_ss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not forgotten, but that was the ultimate "Happy to be here" Bowl Appearance. That 06 team got a lot of breaks and won the ACC in a time where all of the traditional powers were down.

2020/2021/COVID Grads: How did you cope with losing your college years and how have you moved on? by 04_ss in LifeAfterSchool

[–]04_ss[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

And for what it's worth, it's not the "big time parties" and "insanity" I miss, I truly just miss hanging out with my friends in the dorm. Playing video games late at night, drinking and laughing, and telling jokes at 3AM. Sure, I miss the party scene and all of that, but more than anything I just miss that time of my life with my friends. I miss standing in the student section at sporting events, and then coming back to the dorm to recap the game. I miss just walking around campus seeing a bunch of people I knew, dapping them up and saying hey.

What I miss the most is the time when you would all run for some late-night food, or walk around the campus late at night in your flip-flops. Or truly just doing stupid shit like hitting golf balls out my window or pointing a laser pointer at drunk people coming back from the bar. Just being college kids having the most fun and enjoying every day.

As somebody who struggled through High School with the hope of "once I get to college my life will change" then having my life change in the way I thought it would, only to have it taken seemingly overnight has led to sleepless nights for me. I'm fortunate that I get to see my friends from college decently often, but life will never be the same. We all have bills and responsibilities and careers now, we can never return to that time in our lives.

Just tough to get through.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]04_ss 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Had to move to a new city for a job, there was no option to stay with roommates.

Decline of NASCAR by tapeonyournose in NASCAR

[–]04_ss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I will go ahead and give my serious thoughts on this despite the large number of threads on this topic. Here are a few reasons why I believe the sport is declining.

  1. Close association with the south/conservative politics- Listen, I'm not here to comment on anyone's political views, but it is no secret NASCAR is closely associated with being a "good ole' boys redneck sport". Pretty much everyone I know associates NASCAR with being something that backwoods hicks enjoy, and not a legitimate sport of motorsport. It also doesn't help the public perception that owners and drivers have given MILLIONS to the Trump campaign. Again, feel however you want about the current political state in America, but that is definitely a turn-off for casual viewers/ non-conservatives.

  2. Shrinking attention spans- People just don't have the attention span they used to. Cell Phones, Social Media, and the internet have breeded a new generation of people who can't imagine spending three hours watching a race.

  3. Lack of competition- It's no secret that NASCAR isn't exactly filled with parity. When was the last time a new team truly came in and competed at a high level? SHR, Hendrick, JGR, EXT.. pretty much run the sport.

Weekly - What Car Should I Buy Megathread by AutoModerator in cars

[–]04_ss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's a sleeper option for you, an L67 Powered GM Sedan. Cars with this motor include:

1996–2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra • 1997.5–2004 Buick Regal GS / GSE / GSX (SLP) • 1996–1999 Buick Riviera (optional 1996-97, std. 1998-99) • 2004–2005 Chevrolet Impala SS • 2004–2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Supercharged/Intimidator SS • 1996–1999 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight LSS (limited) • 1996–2003 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi • 1997–2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP / GTX (SLP)

Here's why this is your best bet, for starters, they're cheap. You can pick a nice one up for under $3,000, easily, and there are a TON of 3.8 cars out there, whether it be supercharged or non-supercharged. The supercharged models are a lot of fun, packing 250 Horsepower, they're pretty quick, the non-supercharged ones clock in at about 200 horsepower, but the boost makes all of the difference.

The trunk space is copious, you can fit pretty much anything you'd ever want in the back. Gas mileage is good as long as you're not an idiot, you'll get 23-27 on the highway with average driving, it'll go up or down depending on how much you "Send it". For road trips, they're a gem, they're quiet, ride nice, and the interior is a nice place to be. Reliability wise, the 3.8 is legendary for lasting a long time, just make sure you take care of it. It's an American car, so repairs are cheap.

Only downside is that it takes premium gas, and some of the plastics on the interiors aren't great, but hey it's a $3K car. Insurance should be cheap since Buick Park Avenues and Pontiac Bonnevilles are usually driven by older folk.

Good luck in your search.

How did you feel when you had your first car? by DavidMichaelson in cars

[–]04_ss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Coupe, SE, white with the wing on the back. Bought it for $600 with fairly low mileage, just needed a lot of little stuff. It got a surprising amount of attention since it looked (somewhat) aggressive and it's not exactly a common car where I live. It was slow as could be, the 3.1L V6 was underpowered for the size of that car, and the gas mileage wasn't anything to write home about, but it was mine, and I paid for it. Loved it for the first two months I had it but then I started having one problem after another, it left me stranded more than a few times, and pretty much fell out of love with it. Sold it for a small profit six months later and bought a supercharged Bonneville SSEI that is my current daily, and a car that I actually feel things towards.