It was somewhat uneventful. Decided to avoid I-20 and went north through Tennessee. From Knoxville to Mooresville, NC was absolutely the most beautiful drive I've taken in a while.
Friday at the track was hot and humid. Didn't take much interest in the sights because it was so hot --- not much breeze, either. My seat was on the front stretch in between the flag stand and turn 1. The racing was great to watch. Truex and crew really put on a show --- in more ways than one.
After Martin's "slide for life" and temper tantrum(which was justified-although I don't agree with the going out on the track), Bono repaired the car and got to racing. Bono and Martin were laughing about how neat the slide was, how cool the car looked and whether a die-cast would be made.
Saturday I got to sleep in, since we didn't leave for the track until 2:30. Parked by 3:00 and out to shop since it was much less humid and a breeze had shown up. Met up with some message board buds that I've known for years and tailgated with them until shortly before race time.
My seat was in Turn 3 --- high enough to see, low enough to really feel all the tire dust and smell the exhaust. It was non-stop all night right in front of me. When Vickers hit Jimmy, not only did you hear the "whomp", you felt it, too. Most drivers were mystified as to why changes made during pitstops didn't "change" the way the car drove. Junior told Steve that he'd never driven a car that changes absolutely didn't affect the way it drove. Nothing seemed to help. Other drivers were saying the same thing -- they just couldn't get it figured out.
The trip home was broken by a visit to my step-mom in Danville, KY. She runs a B&B in a house that was built in 1828. It is absolutely breath-takingly beautiful. I stayed in the Virgin Island room. She is a gourmet cook, and does catering for the local college, too. The Chambers
Gas was no problem anywhere --- although it was somewhat pricey. Did have to pay 3.19, but only once. Most prices seemed to be dropping as we came back home.
Got home --- tired and broke, but the dogs were happy to see me.
Friday at the track was hot and humid. Didn't take much interest in the sights because it was so hot --- not much breeze, either. My seat was on the front stretch in between the flag stand and turn 1. The racing was great to watch. Truex and crew really put on a show --- in more ways than one.
After Martin's "slide for life" and temper tantrum(which was justified-although I don't agree with the going out on the track), Bono repaired the car and got to racing. Bono and Martin were laughing about how neat the slide was, how cool the car looked and whether a die-cast would be made.
Saturday I got to sleep in, since we didn't leave for the track until 2:30. Parked by 3:00 and out to shop since it was much less humid and a breeze had shown up. Met up with some message board buds that I've known for years and tailgated with them until shortly before race time.
My seat was in Turn 3 --- high enough to see, low enough to really feel all the tire dust and smell the exhaust. It was non-stop all night right in front of me. When Vickers hit Jimmy, not only did you hear the "whomp", you felt it, too. Most drivers were mystified as to why changes made during pitstops didn't "change" the way the car drove. Junior told Steve that he'd never driven a car that changes absolutely didn't affect the way it drove. Nothing seemed to help. Other drivers were saying the same thing -- they just couldn't get it figured out.
The trip home was broken by a visit to my step-mom in Danville, KY. She runs a B&B in a house that was built in 1828. It is absolutely breath-takingly beautiful. I stayed in the Virgin Island room. She is a gourmet cook, and does catering for the local college, too. The Chambers
Gas was no problem anywhere --- although it was somewhat pricey. Did have to pay 3.19, but only once. Most prices seemed to be dropping as we came back home.
Got home --- tired and broke, but the dogs were happy to see me.
