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Omar Masood

  • Experience the Charm of Savannah: A Travel Guide

    Introduction If you’re dreaming of a place steeped in history, draped in Spanish moss, full of beauty, charm and hospitality, Savannah, Georgia should be on your travel list. If you Google the most beautiful cities in the United States Savannah always ranks at the top. Arrival and First Impressions We stayed at the Andaz, part Read more

  • Experience Formula 1 Adventure at F1 Arcade DC

    An Immersive Formula 1 Adventure in the Capital Introduction I recently had had a chance to go to one of Washington, DC’s  most exciting new attractions for motorsport enthusiasts and casual visitors alike the F1 Arcade—a state-of-the-art venue that brings the thrill of Formula 1 racing to life through immersive gaming technology, upscale dining, and Read more

  • Discover Santa Barbara: Beaches, Culture, and Wine

    Exploring the American Riviera’s Beaches, Culture, and Cuisine Santa Barbara, California, has always sounded like a dream destination—a place where rolling mountains meet the sparkling Pacific and Spanish-style architecture glows in the sunshine. This summer, I finally had the opportunity to spend a few unforgettable days in what is known as the American Riviera, and Read more

  • From Heartbreak to Triumph: Eagles’ Super Bowl Legacy

    “The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions! Eagles fans everywhere, this is for you! Let the celebrations begin!” Every Eagles fan remembers this call from legendary Eagles radio announcer Merrill Reese when the Eagles defeated Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl 52 in 2018. “The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Read more

  • Checking in

    Hi all, I have not posted in a while and wanted to check in. The first few months have been very busy for me at Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. We have been involved in several efforts that have, or will as state sessions unfold, produce important traffic safety laws that will save lives. Read more

  • Discover the Charm of Québec City: A Must-Visit Destination

    Why Québec City, Québec When Americans think of Canada it usually is of the “Big 3” cities of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. We plan to visit all of those cities in the future but elected to go to Quebec City first. Québec City is the 12th largest city in Canada with about 550,000 residents in Read more

  • advocates for highway and auto safety rates states on safety: How safe is your state?

    I hope you all are having a great holiday season! Christmas is over but Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are continuing and New Year’s is right around the corner. I wanted to do a quick post featuring a traffic safety report that includes ratings of each state. Ratings are based on 18 critical safety measures that all Read more

  • Exploring Netflix’s Ayrton Senna Miniseries

    Netflix’s “Senna” came out on Friday November 29. The 6-episode miniseries was hotly anticipated by Formula 1 fans as it covered the life and career of the legendary Ayrton Senna. The miniseries begins with his early days in karting and moving to England to race in Formula Ford, an entry level feeder series for Formula Read more

  • NASCAR’s Greatest Drivers: Analyzing the GOAT Debate

    I did a F1 GOAT post so one for the top American series, NASCAR, is a logical next post. My criteria for NASCAR is the same as far F1: I highly value championships, longevity, ability to succeed in different circumstances, and competition. 1) Dale Earnhardt: He is one of three drivers tied for the most Read more

  • Explore Richmond: A Guide to History, Food, and Views

    Why Richmond, Virginia? Richmond is the second post on the Omar Masood blog. I was at Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety for less than a month when we visited last year so I teleworked my first full day in the city and the remainder of our time was devoted to wedding-related activities. As a Read more