On a hot and humid Middle Monday of May, the South Carolina sun was shining brightly and the Darlington Raceway was buzzing with excitement.
Fans and drivers alike were decked out in their throwback attire, paying homage to the past and creating an atmosphere that can only be found in the world of NASCAR.
But this was no ordinary race. It was a throwback race, a blast from the past that brought out the best in everyone. The paint schemes were cool and all, but it was the overall retro vibe that really got the adrenaline pumping.
And boy, was the racing fun. Slippery, daring, and full of Darlington stripes, the drivers were pushing their cars to the limit and tires were getting torn to shreds. It was a true display of skill and bravery on one of NASCAR’s most challenging tracks.
In the end, it was Brad Keselowski who took the checkered flag. This was a monumental win for him, as he hadn’t tasted victory since the Obama administration. But on this day, he showed the world that he is still a force to be reckoned with on the track.
But the excitement didn’t end there. Tempers were flaring on the track and in the pit lane. Angry Ryan Blaney even received a death threat during the race, adding a level of intensity that is rarely seen in professional sports.
But perhaps the most talked about moment of the race was the mismatched fight between Tyler Reddick and Chris Buescher. Reddick, standing at a towering 5 feet 2 inches, got into a wreck with Buescher and was fiercely confronted by the 5 foot 11 inch driver after the race.
It was a mismatch that had everyone on the edge of their seats, wondering what would happen next.
And while some may have expected Reddick to cower or try to defend himself, he surprised everyone by taking ownership of his mistake and begging for forgiveness like a misbehaving child.
Meanwhile, Buescher’s heated response could be seen as a carryover from events in the previous race, but it is clear that he was not having any of Reddick’s apology.
