100 Miles Per Hour Upside Down And Sideways Analysis

The short story “100 Miles per hour, Upside Down and Sideways” by Rick Bragg was well written and illustrates his personal experience with a 1969 General Motors convertible muscle car as well as its profound impact on his life. The challenges he had, primarily that of working for two long summers in blistering heat for minimum wage just to afford his dream car, had me thinking back when I too worked to afford my first car. I had worked long hours as a plumber till I was able to have the means to obtain what I believe is the most beautiful car I have ever seen: a 1972 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1.
This saloon was my pride and joy; much like Braggs convertible was to him. This Jaguar also has a 350 V-8 small block; the rumble it makes when it starts up, as well as the sound of it idling is something you don’t hear in modern day cars. There honestly is something about owning an old car that you almost always have to do something to it as it is quite old. Although for Bragg, his was only 7 years old at the time his story took place, still truly is a pleasure to own something unique that you put your own blood sweat and tears into.
His recollection of his experience when he crashed is pretty thought provoking; I myself have never raced or went speeding

A crash like that at just 30 miles per hour could cause unequivocal damage to the car as well as loss of life. What Bragg says about how a car, much loved, is repaired after such a traumatic experience, can and does change your outlook on that car. It will never be the same as when you first got it, a part of it is forever gone, a part of you is gone. Sitting or even driving after a crash like Braggs went through will always remind you of your experiences with the car, the endeavors you went through to attain your favorite car. Moreover the loss and pain of seeing your car damaged so truly takes a toll on