This Sunday had to be some of the best racing seen in years, that is, for everyone except the drivers of the National Guard sponsored cars. Rookie JR Hildebrand was leading the Indy 500 coming through turn four on the last lap when he moved up the track to pass a slower car and ended up crashing into the wall. The National Guard car managed to slide across the finish line as disappointing a second place finish could ever be at Indy.
If the National Guard didn't have enough disappointment at Indy, then came the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte. Much like Hildebrand at Indy, Dale Earnhardt Jr. also came through turn four on the final lap at Charlotte with the lead. However, rather than crashing the number 88 Chevrolet ran out of fuel, and coasted across the finish line in 7th.
There may have never been a better day for a car carrying the National Guard colors to win, and they had two chances fall just short. Let's hope those are the worst losses the National Guard faces for a long time. Especially on Memorial Day weekend.
Thank you to all who currently or have served in our Armed Forces. You all do something everyday that I could never do, and I am truly grateful.
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