I'm going to jump off the rails this week and take you on to the road for a moment. The road specifically that is the racetrack of Daytona International Speedway.
Saturday was a scary moment for not just NASCAR but sport as a whole, and life in general.
Coming out of Turn 4 into the home-stretch on the final lap of the Nationwide series race a horrific crash occurred that launched driver Kyle Larson's car up from the track and into the catch-fence that surrounds the track and separates it from the grandstands. The impact was so severe and destructive that it disintegrated the entire front section of the car, launching pieces of metal, car parts (including the engine and tires) into the stands and causing injuries to 28 people (14 minor, 14 hospitalized).
It's moments like this occurrence that cause us to step back for a second and appreciate the fragility of life, and how lucky we are each and every day to have our health and the opportunity to pursue exploits that we desire.
Now I'm sure as you read this you probably asked yourself, how does this apply to Drexel?
So here is my obligated Drexel tie-in. We are all here because of a desire to ascribe to more in our lives. We are all here pursuing a dream. However, that dream is as fragile as the cars that speed at 180+ MPH around the tracks 36 weekends a year. When you come to class, take a test, write a paper the strategy you put into it, the tact you take during the time spent, and the quality you put out is similar to how NASCAR teams approach a race. So what I'm saying is, make sure you put your car out front, drive the best race, and stay out of the clutter in the middle of the pack. Be the best, and appreciate the opportunity you have to compete here!
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