It's always news when Deadspin even mentions motorsports, so huge props to the site for throwing up this image of how to arrive at the Daytona 500 in style. This sweet ride can be yours right now on Ebay for a mere $12,000 grand. If you buy it, make sure people know it's not Kyle Bush in there or you will never survive Talladega.While we are at it, Deadspin also links a story about how certain flavors of Vitamin Water contain "impermissible or banned substances", which could lead to suspensions for some athletes.
The National Center For Drug Free Sport says the flavors Power-C, Energy, B-relaxed, Rescue, Vital-T and Balance contain banned compounds taurine, L-thiamine, ECGC and glucosamin; only two of which we've heard of). Heavy use could result in a positive drug test. This may be bad news fro a few student athetes, but it's great news for Vitamin Water. Knowing there is something in that stuff worth banning makes us much more like to give it a try.
Ken Griffey Jr. is heading back to Seattle. Weird. In other news, Nirvana is reforming, "Caroline in the City" is back on the air and Bill Clinton just finished his first term in office.
In a victory that absolutely everyone saw coming, Erin Andrews has been voted Playboy's Sexiest Sportscaster for 2009. SI.com's Extra Mustard has a Valetnine's Day interview with the sideline queen. Here's our wildly edited version of what she said.SI.com: Are you a big Valentine's Day person? Andrews: I'm a… freak. …Lighting a bunch of candles and getting a few bottles of wine would be perfect. SI.com: What do you usually like…? Andrews: Well, I'm a… freak. I like… electronic, because then I can reap the benefits. SI.com: What about a guy coming…? Andrews: …Yeah, definitely. … sometimes it's good... Being a …lover... Any guy …is okay in my book.
Wow. Erin Andrews really has a dirty mind. Okay, she doesn't. We do. To read the actual interview go here.
