Gangrey
Vol. I · No. 1Prolonging the Slow Death of NewspapersEst. 2026

Thief

Ben Montgomery: The impostor pulled the million-dollar tour bus into USA International Speedway at dusk. He wore a NASCAR hat and new white sneakers. He was calm and collected when he stepped inside the front office and lied through his teeth.

He said he was on superstar Tony Stewart's advance team and that Mr. Stewart was planning a surprise visit. He said he'd need a generator for the bus.

"What did you say your name was?" the manager asked.

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