Tailgating Ideas – Don't Just Tailgate, Tailgate Better

Right off the bat, we need to issue an apology. The apology is the lack of updates and content being added to TailgatingIdeas.com for the past two weeks.

Although it would be nice to blame our lack of activity on drinking too much while attending Epic Beer Fest in San Diego, that would not be true. The truth of the matter is our lack of activity was due to our fearless leader, yours truly, being a monumental dumb ass.

Long story short, in an effort to clean out some files and photos that I thought were unused, I deleted them and ended up screwing things up pretty badly. The big issue was the inability to post new content and when you are running a blog, kind of hinders your ability to, well, blog. But the good news is thanks to our wonderful web hosting company, we are back up and running and able to post photos of Jessica Vaugn. Links following the eye candy.

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We got this from the folks at the Travel Channel and thought we would pass it along.

Are you a die-hard fan of NASCAR and attending the Daytona 500? Travel Channel will be filming at this year’s Daytona 500 and is seeking NASCAR superfans for a new series. We are looking for:

• A NASCAR-obsessed family in need of a tailgate upgrade – Do you love Daytona but wish you had a better tailgate setup?
• The best food – Do you have the ultimate signature dish, award-winning food creations, or one-of-a-kind recipes?
• The most unbelievable tailgate setup – Do you have a tricked out RV, unique tailgating inventions, or the perfect tailgating spot?
• The best Daytona 500 events – Do you host the best Infield parties, potlucks, contests, or games?
• The most unique Daytona 500 fan traditions – Do you have any peculiar or outrageous customs or superstitions?

If you or your family fit any of the above descriptions and will be at this year’s Daytona 500, then Travel Channel wants to hear from you!

Please tell us about yourself by emailing: [email protected] with subject line “Daytona 500,” and include photos of you and your family showing off your NASCAR/Daytona 500 pride!

I know the NFL season is officially underway. I know college football is just starting out too. But tailgating at NASCAR races has not slowed down one iota during the summer. Here Michelle McCunn gives a nice look into what it is like tailgating in the infield at a NASCAR race.

Although basketball is not a sport normally thought of as a sport we tailgate prior to, the nation’s attention has been grabbed this month by college basketball. The fact that Virginia Commonwealth University got into the tournament and has advanced to the final four is nothing short of remarkable. So in honor of the VCU Rams shocking the world, this edition of the Mid-Week Eye Candy Wrapper features a VCU Pom Pom Squad member. To be honest, I am pulling for VCU or Butler to win it all and knock off basketball royalty Kentucky or UConn along the way. Links follow the eye candy:

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Another July 4th has come and gone and that can only mean one thing…. football season and prime tailgating season is coming soon. As tailgaters we must love 4th of July in that it is one of the most popular grilling holidays on the calendar. No matter if you have been to a game or not, the amount of dead animal flesh being charred up on millions of grills across the United States on this day makes it seem as though everyone is backyard tailgating all at once. It’s enough to make you proud to be an American. Another thing to make you thankful you are an American is this week’s Weekend Wrap-up Hottie. Don’t know her name but she definitely makes you want to stand up and salute. Links follow Old Glory.

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