October 2024
‘Glorious’! Here’s the Inevitable Trump Ad Made Possible by Kamala Harris and ‘The View’
<![CDATA[When Kamala Harris went on “The View” it was clearly with the express understanding that it would be a softball chat and fawn-fest from a panel with a collective brainpower that when harnessed could barely get a flicker out of an Easy-Bake Oven bulb. ]]>
Sorry, Sheetz — Wawa, Buc-ee’s and Love’s Have You Beat
Most of the time, gas stations are just places you stop because you need to put more gas in your car. On a road trip, though, they’re also a convenient place to stretch your legs, go to the bathroom, regret attempting to drive so far in one day, refill your cooler with drinks and grab…
DIALED IN: Chris and Shelby Mattingly’s Vision for U.S. 60 Dragway’s Future
U.S. 60 Dragway in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, is undergoing a massive renovation project from new owners Chris and Shelby Mattingly ever since the husband-and-wife team bought the vintage eighth-mile facility in April 2023. Chris has fond memories of first visiting this folksy dragstrip probably 20 years ago. “I actually came here to test my first dragster…
7-Eleven Stores Are Closing All Over, but No One Knows Why (We Bet WE Can Figure It Out!)
<![CDATA[Yesterday, we told you how drug store chain Walgreens plans to shutter 1,200 stores — roughly 15% of its locations — over the next three years, citing economy troubles (one in four Walgreens locations is unprofitable). In that story, we mentioned 7-Eleven stores were closing, too.]]>
DI Tribute: Scotty Richardson
Scotty Richardson, one of the most accomplished drivers in the history of sportsman drag racing, passed away Wednesday, August 14th following a brief illness. He was 53. [Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #190, the State of Drag Issue, in September/ October of 2024.] Richardson cut his teeth racing at Texas Raceway in…
Coachella Bus Driver Says He Was Assaulted Following Donald Trump Rally
A bus driver in Coachella Valley says he was assaulted by Trump supporters following the former President’s rally in Coachella. The driver, who wanted to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, told KESQ News Channel 3 that his shift started out normally but quickly turned into a bit of a nightmare. Read more…
Small Business Administration Has NO MONEY for Hurricane Relief (But Guess What They DO Have Money For)
<![CDATA[What is going on with our federal government? A couple of weeks ago, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told us FEMA didn’t have enough money to help victims of Hurricane Helene (but they had plenty of money to help illegal immigrants).]]>