Dale E. asks: “My buddy scored two tickets to the Daytona 500, but they race on Valentine’s Day. I just got married and this would our first V Day as husband and wife but dude, it’s Daytona. Do you think she’ll understand?"

Ask Red says: Gentleman, start your engine and point your wheels south because that’s the direction this union is headed. Merely considering this tells me your best friend and cars that can only turn left are more important to you than lubing your new bride’s chassis on the most romantic day of the year. Get it straight: on her birthday, Valentine’s Day and your anniversary you better be a Ned Flanders or there is a price to pay. She might even let you go, claiming she’s doesn’t want to be a smothering spouse this early in the relationship, but don’t be surprised if one day you find someone else “driving her home.” Happy travels.

Faced says: Unless your buddy is providing the endless booze, I would say “sit this one out, brother.” Maybe be the bigger man and find him a chick to go with for crying out loud.