A Reminding Conclusion

Cheating was the conversation. Matt Kenseth and Kasey Kahne silently blighted their profession. Jeff Gordon inadvertently iniquitous. Michael Waltrip embarrassed the sport. As the Daytona 500 beckoned, one question was vibrantly existent. Were there drivers not cheating?

Last Sunday, Kevin Harvick and Mark Martin showcased NASCAR’s greatness. As a mêlée ensued behind them, Harvick and Martin raced toward victory. Harvick, the overconfident spirit who succeeded a legend. Martin, the consummate professional, sentimental favorite, and finest driver sans a championship. Despite palpable support for Martin, Harvick scored victory via a half car length margin.

Harvick and Martin’s showdown was critical. Their conclusion did not merely generate pristine headlines. Their confrontation and climax saved the sport. Monday morning, the discussion was the final lap. The opinion was Martin should have won. The question was had your opposite in dialogue witnessed the end?

NASCAR is normal. Major League Baseball, the National Football League, and division one college athletics have endured cheating. Cheating is unremarkable. Games of field suffer deceit akin to NASCAR. The treachery should not dominate every moment. Unfortunately, Harvick and Martin had to restate the aforesaid.

Perfection is unrealistic. Thirty-four races remain. Cheating will occur. Suspensions, fines, and point deductions will be apportioned. However, the next instant when dirt begins dominating the conversation, everyone should pause and remember Harvick, Martin, and their concluding two hundred feet.