That headline is weird, I know. No, I didn’t sniff glue or slip too much whiskey into my afternoon cup of coffee. Nor is it jet lag speaking — though I am in California for a first drive (more on that tomorrow). No, there really is a race track selling a jar full of used racing tires.
Bristol Motor Speedway is selling a jar of rubber that was apparently shed by race cars during the Food City NASCAR race which took place on Saint Patrick’s Day. I checked the date of this tweet — it’s yesterday, not April Fool’s Day.
The asking price is $50, by the way, and the proceeds go to children’s charities. I assume that price doesn’t include tax and shipping.
So, would you buy this as a souvenir/conversation piece? Or is it just too weird?
This question is academic, by the way — the jars are sold out.
Sound off below.
[Image: Bristol Motor Speedway]
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