Unlike his peers who are playing in Wii bowling tournaments in their retirement homes across the country, James Hylton has to work for his money. Apparently, that 401K isn’t delivering like he hoped it would, because the 74 year old is attempting to bring home the bacon by qualifying for the 2009 Daytona 500. Even if he finished last in his John Carter owned car, he’d still probably collect $100,000 for his troubles.And like his brethren, he can complete this task while sitting on his behind, although, he’d be doing it in a 2 ton machine, not the customary wheelchair and would have to jerk the wheel at 200 MPH not just lightly flicking his wrist like the grey haired lady that stares at me when I go to visit my grandmother in Florida. (Beyond creepy, may I add.) Plus, as an added bonus for dear old James, Daytona is not as physically exhausting like Bristol or Dover.
But Hylton has been practicing for this moment. He spent 2008 competing full time in the ARCA RE/MAX Series and began his professional career in Nascar in 1964. To put that into perspective, not one of the 12 drivers who made the Chase in 2008 was alive to see his debut. In fact, Greg Biffle is the only driver born in the same decade!
Good luck, James! And maybe this time you should put your hard earned cash in a high interest yielding savings account or CD. The stock market is just too volatile for someone so close to retirement.
(Photo: Jameshylton.com; source)
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