Kenseth Scores First Race

On October 27, 2008, the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays completed five and one-half innings. Rain interrupted. On October 29, the Phillies and Rays concluded their contest. NASCAR should mirror this example.

On Sunday, Matt Kenseth won the Daytona 380. He did not capture a crown jewel. He did not score a signature victory. NASCAR’s crown jewel includes 500 miles. NASCAR’s signature victory involves 200 laps. Kenseth completed only 152.

Major League Baseball did not abbreviate the World Series. The NFL would never abbreviate the Super Bowl. The NCAA would never abbreviate the NCAA Tournament. Clearly, the Daytona 500 is not special. The Daytona 500 is merely another event.