Welcome back everyone,

As the saying goes: You can really feel the pull of the weekend.

Especially on the eve of MDW 🇺🇸.

I’ve said it before and I will say it again. This weekly masterpiece is a showcase and study in the art of a curated experience.

Well, my friends, we’ve got 2 of the most iconic sporting experiences in the world this weekend.

Quantity vs. Quality 🏎️

In many ways, the Indy 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix represent an incredible mix of contrasts & similarities. Not only of the races themselves, but the fan experience as a whole.

Size: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (0.4 sq. miles) is half as big as the entire country of Monaco (0.78 sq. miles). Indianapolis welcomes over 300k attendees per year, making it the single largest sporting event on the calendar. Monaco has 40k residents. The whole country just got re-carpeted. Classic America…your size is not my size.

Accomodations: Let’s call it what it is. Yacht life is just glorified water camping. Monaco may not see it that way but it’s true. To no fault of its own, Indianapolis is land-locked, which invites the more traditional truck and trailer set up. Having spent every childhood summer in an RV, I know it better than anyone. Let’s be clear, the beer hits the same. I see no difference in the picture above and this. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and as Corona says, “Find Your Beach.”

Festivities: Is this^ Indy or Monaco? Or Coachella? See, my friends, it’s all the same now. Since my college years of the early 2010’s, DJ’s have dominated the party scene worldwide, meaning you’re just as likely to see Calvin Harris at the Snake Pit in Indy as you are the Amber Lounge in Monaco. This year, however, it’s worth pointing out that the All American Rejects are performing at Indy. Why do I say this? Not because I’m a huge fan of the music per se, but because they deserve a shout-out for pulling the coolest move of the year by going on a House Party US tour.

The Big Takeaway: These races are worlds apart, in every sense of the word. The Indy 500 is deeply American; Monaco epitomizes European luxury. Indy winners drink milk, Monaco pops the bubbly. Indy drivers turn left for 3 hours at 220+ mph; F1 drivers wind through city streets at 170mph. Europe might have a few more years on us, but the Indy 500 is 18 years older than the Monaco GP. 2 different worlds; 2 different experiences. But despite their differences, they’re forever intertwined. Iconic races on the same day that make up 2/3 of the Racing Triple Crown. Wherever and however you may be watching…enjoy, my friends.

Sports Roundup ⛳️

1. Nike may not be the mavericks they once were, but they still know how to rip an ad. Scottie Scheffler was arrested almost a year ago at the PGA Championship. This year he won it and they dropped this gem.

2. Claudio Ranieri is an Italian Soccer Coach. Claudio Ranieri is a legend. He’s coached all over Europe for the past 35 years, most notably leading Leicester City to a Premier League title (the NCAA equivalent of like Appalachian State winning the Natty). This year, he came out of retirement to save his hometown club Roma from relegation. Joining mid-season and going on a 19 game undefeated run. This is how the fans thanked him.

3. I know I called him out a few weeks ago and I know he’s kinda dorky but since we’re talking about Indy…Tyrese Haliburton is going crazy. Bill Simmons (friend of the show) called it the greatest comeback...ever?

MDW Vibes 🕺

This week on Bruce Lee’s Bedtime Stories, we’re starting off with some 80’s classics and rolling into some new house bangers for your weekend activities.

Get outside, pull a cork, pull a chair, but don’t pull a muscle!

RP WEEKLY!!!!!