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R.I.P. POLE POSITION

By Ryan McGee

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Ladies and gentleman, we have gathered here today to say goodbye to an old friend whose time here on earth has passed. Farewell to you, Mr. Pole Position. What can I say about Pole? He was the guy who once put a thrill into every Friday afternoon of a NASCAR Cup Series weekend. Back in his heyday, he was the subject of entire test sessions and specialized teams of mechanics and engine builders. He could put the entire garage on edge as everyone anticipated the moment when he would finally pi ...

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