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Thanksgiving with NASCAR paint schemes
By Steve Luvender | Published: November 26, 2019 16
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Wow, Thanksgiving already? We’ve only had our Christmas tree up for two months. In celebration of giving thanks, we’re creating a perfect day of friends and family (and overeating) entirely from paint schemes that hit the track in the 2019 NASCAR season. Eat up!
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Gotta look sharp for the big day. You know Grandma’s going to take issue otherwise. Best to steer clear of passive-aggressive comments about looking like the fifth member of the Beatles and take care of that hair beforehand.
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Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images
The real star of any Thanksgiving dinner is the sides. Thankfully, we’ve got Chris Buescher.
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Buescher’s pulling double sides duty. Beans AND mac and cheese? Clutch, Buescher.
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The secret to making Thanksgiving unforgettable? Bacon. No, it’s not a traditional Thanksgiving dish, but few take issue with this addition. This year, I’m thankful for Ryan Newman’s tasty sponsorship.
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Oh, you like the potato salad? Old family recipe. Just kidding. It’s not homemade; it’s store-bought. Don’t tell anybody.
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Even the dog’s covered. Thanks, Kyle Busch.
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Jeff Zelevansky
Make sure you baste the turkey with an ice-cold Harvick before it goes in the oven. A normal Busch beer will work in a pinch if the store is out of Harvick. Save a can for yourself.
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Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images
Any Thanksgiving dinner needs a refreshing drink to wash it all down. Coke Zero Sugar it is!
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Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images
And when somebody inevitably brings up politics, we can make that Coke Zero Sugar a little stronger.
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Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images
When the uncomfortable stuff comes up, step out and pretend you’ve got a phone call. Fire up NASCAR Mobile and catch up on off-season news. #ad #promoted #sponsored
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Sean Gardner | Getty Images
Drinks for the kids’ table? Little Hugs, provided by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., of course. I might swipe one, too, because they taste like grapes and nostalgia.
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Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images
Yeah, they’re Halloween leftovers. Deal with it.
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Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images
Clearly, the front and center of this meal will come from Aric Almirola — or, more like Aric Hamirola, am I right? Anyway, the ham is covered.
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Oh, no. Something’s gone terribly wrong. This is why I don’t like to cook. Hand me that fire extinguisher, David Ragan, would you, please?
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Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images
When I realize I’m not cut out for cooking and inevitably ruin dinner for everyone, it’s off to McDonald’s in the end, like I should have done in the first place.