Anyone can read the articles that just came out regarding Mr. Hylton
who will attempt once again, to qualify for the Daytona 500. Indeed,
he would be the oldest driver to do so, and already has that record
wrapped up in the Nationwide Series, but what really shocked me was
EM Motorsports intention to have James in the seat for the entire '09
schedule!

Granted, they are outside the top 35 in the pussy points, so the work
at hand is going to outrageously tough. However, this could be just
the kind of "feelgood" story that NASCAR needs to provide a tad bit
of its own economic stimulus. After all, it's not like James Hylton
has been out of a race car. He raced the entire '08 ARCA schedule,
and has 601 starts in the cup series. Granted, his last win was in
1972 at Talladega, but a third place finish in the Daytona 500 is
nothing to scoff at, either.

I admit, I was pulling for him when he tried in '07, and watching him
run second in the Duels before falling victim to a bad clutch firmly
assures he still "has it". I would love nothing more than to be in
attendance to watch one of the last, true, old-schoolers bring the
class to session. I noticed this story hasn't been covered here yet,
and thought I would drop a quick line.

Definitely enjoying the off-season here in Ohio. For the first time
as a fan, I suffered "race burnout" and am not quite looking ahead to
February as far as NASCAR is concerned. Indeed, I hope you are all
taking some time to breath, spend time with your families, and are
preparing for the fat man in the red suit's arrival. If you can't
find anyone to eat your cookies and milk, gimme a hollar!