This time of year is notorious for bringing out the worst in people. Short fuses, lack of sleep, strained relationships. Yet, for some reason, I don’t think that is how it was meant to be.

As of March 15, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose for the 8th straight day which is the longest streak since February, 2011. Stocks rose after reports showed that manufacturing in the New York region unexpectedly increased and jobless claims declined. The Dow has advanced 493 points over the last eight sessions. The S&P 500 is up 7 of the last 8 days, reaching its highest level since May of 2008.

Mark Eswein has an average finish of 1.5 in the first two weeks of the short track season with a big couple of weeks coming up. His win at Marshfield was ahead of Golden Sands winner Tim Sauter, and those two look quick so far. Tanner Whiteen (our info says it is Whiteen, Marshfield lists [...]