Yes, the Cheap Seats were vacant for a couple of days this past week, but for good reason. The Holy Grail of the Sprint Cup, that glorious coliseum of racing, also known as Bristol Motor Speedway, hosted two events this weekend.

Glorious race footage from years past below:



I have actually driven on the high banks (albeit slowly). Here's what it looks like from the inside of a car that's not going slow:



As if that weren't enough, we've got the NCAA Tournament coming up. Please note that I will be defending my title from last year in Not Larry Sabato's Bracket Challenge.

My bracket? Look for Rabid Redneck Reporter, and weep as it leaves your bracket in the dust.