Roll Call: Heard on the Hill
I Wanna Go Fast. As the great philosopher/fictional NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby said, “If you ain’t first, you’re last” — and Rep. Kendrick Meek is using those words of wisdom to help his Senate bid.
The Florida Democrat will sponsor NASCAR driver Mike Wallace’s car at the Nationwide Series race in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb. 13, and in a unique fundraising move, donors to his campaign could win a chance to join the Meek family on the pit road come race day.
Supporters can sign up on Meek’s campaign Web site for the chance to nab a pit pass to visit Wallace and his team. Technically, no donation is necessary to enter, but HOH notes the online entry form is conveniently located next to an area on the Web site to give to the campaign.
In a press release, Meek said he’s a longtime NASCAR fan. “I’m running for the Senate to get Florida’s economy working again for the NASCAR Nation and all families throughout this state,” he said.