Even if you've never heard of Nascar (have you been living under a rock or something?!?!), my guess is you have heard about the accident involving Tony Stewart ad nauseum. It seems as though everyone has an opinion about what most who know about such things consider an unfortunate accident. A tragedy. A horrible, horrible tragedy.
I am not going to comment on what happened at that dirt track in Canadaigua. If you want to read about it or see video of it, knock yourself out. There is more commentary out there than anyone could possibly care about.
I feel horrible for the family of Kevin Ward, Jr. The pain and anguish they are going through is unimaginable. It isn't fair. Their hearts are broken and their world will never be the same.
I feel equally horrible for Tony Stewart. Believe what you want about the accident, but know this. No athlete ever sets out to intentionally kill a competitor. No adrenaline rush, no anger management issue, ever drives anyone to want to kill someone over something that happened during a sporting event. You may hate them at the moment. You may be consumed by a rage that makes you see red and say stupid things. You may even be driven to physically lash out at them. But you don't want to kill them. You just don't.
Tony Stewart has had issues with his anger when he was younger. He has thrown stuff and said stuff that he should not have. ( I have even heard he is a lousy tipper at the Olive Garden in Charlotte!) But he did not get so mad at a twenty-year-old kid on an obscure little dirt track in New York that he wished him dead. Of that I am sure.
If you didn't see Tony's news conference yesterday, let me tell you - this man is broken. He had a hollow look in his eyes, a haunting emptiness,and he looked like he was going to burst into tears if he didn't get out of there PDQ! My heart aches for him too. I have seen soldiers suffering from PTSD. Tony looked just like them.
Have you ever accidentally hit an animal while you were driving? I'm talking squirrel or skunk or cat. I have. And I hate squirrels. But when I hit one a while back, I thought about it for a long time. I replayed the 'thud' over and over again in my head. I avoided driving on that same stretch of road because I didn't want to see it again. And it was a squirrel. Just a squirrel!!
I can't imagine what Tony Stewart's private moments are like. I don't ever want to know what that feels like. I hope he finds peace, and I hope that young Kevin Ward's family will too. Maybe together they can heal. That would be nice for both of them.
I am glad that Tony has decided to get back in his race car. Sometimes, like Dr. Phil says, you just have to behave yourself out of a situation. I hope he races well. But his finish doesn't really matter. I'm just glad to see that he understands that he needs to be behind the wheel of a race car. Maybe there - in normalcy - he will find some peace. I certainly hope so. Good luck #14, and I'm not talking about Atlanta or any other track for that matter. Good Luck.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
DOVER - PART TWO
Okay .... don't hate me. But when we "do Dover" we go first class, with tickets for all the track events in the top-of-the-line suite called "Velocity." For three days we live like royalty with cushioned seats in air-conditioned luxury! The suite, unfortunately for you, is always sold out, but there are rumors that the track will be expanding Velocity in the near future. Nothing official, but I would recommend you check with the track next year if you are interested.
I will admit that even as wonderful as Velocity is, three days of racing is a little too much for me. So Hubby often invites a business affiliate to join him on Saturday and I forfeit my ticket and stay in the campground. I actually really enjoy this day and often I will work on scrapbooks or catch up on my movie watching and nap taking. The first time I did this I was quite surprised at how many people, mostly women & kids, do the same. It's a fun, friendly day and I will take some pictures to share with you this year.
If you decide to do something similar, be sure to take the time to visit the "Fan Zone". Even if you just go to the track for the day, be sure to get there really early and take the time to walk through this area. If you are bringing the kids, this is a big Must Do! So many fun things to do, and each driver has his own tractor-trailer-turned-souvenir-shop with everything you could ever want with your favorite guy's number on it!
And speaking of 'your guy', let me offer up this little tidbit of advice .... Pick 'a guy', any 'guy'. Maybe you like his sponsor, maybe you like him, but for whatever reason you pick him, it will make the racing so much more fun and interesting if you have a 'guy' to cheer for! My first 'guy' was Tony Stewart because at that time he drove a Pontiac and so did I. Good enough reason. And I must admit that I still like to cheer on Tony, although I'm not the most loyal of fans. Sometimes I pick a different guy at every track we go to for random reasons. For example, a couple of years ago Brad Keselowski came to visit us in Velocity before the race and I liked him so much that I decided he was going to be my guy for that race. And guess what .... he won!
Now back to Dover .... This is a great track to watch a race! It is a mile-long oval (hence "The Monster Mile"), and you can see the entire track from every seat. The grandstands are really large and there always appears to be empty seats, so you could probably get tickets at the gate if you make a last-minute decision to go.
If you can stick around for awhile after the racing is over, it's a fun spot to watch the drivers' and owners' helicopters land in the infield and take off for home. All the teams' motorhomes park in the infield here too so that's something else for you to check out.
My advice on Dover is this .... "GO!" You may just become a big fan too!!
I will admit that even as wonderful as Velocity is, three days of racing is a little too much for me. So Hubby often invites a business affiliate to join him on Saturday and I forfeit my ticket and stay in the campground. I actually really enjoy this day and often I will work on scrapbooks or catch up on my movie watching and nap taking. The first time I did this I was quite surprised at how many people, mostly women & kids, do the same. It's a fun, friendly day and I will take some pictures to share with you this year.
If you decide to do something similar, be sure to take the time to visit the "Fan Zone". Even if you just go to the track for the day, be sure to get there really early and take the time to walk through this area. If you are bringing the kids, this is a big Must Do! So many fun things to do, and each driver has his own tractor-trailer-turned-souvenir-shop with everything you could ever want with your favorite guy's number on it!
And speaking of 'your guy', let me offer up this little tidbit of advice .... Pick 'a guy', any 'guy'. Maybe you like his sponsor, maybe you like him, but for whatever reason you pick him, it will make the racing so much more fun and interesting if you have a 'guy' to cheer for! My first 'guy' was Tony Stewart because at that time he drove a Pontiac and so did I. Good enough reason. And I must admit that I still like to cheer on Tony, although I'm not the most loyal of fans. Sometimes I pick a different guy at every track we go to for random reasons. For example, a couple of years ago Brad Keselowski came to visit us in Velocity before the race and I liked him so much that I decided he was going to be my guy for that race. And guess what .... he won!
Now back to Dover .... This is a great track to watch a race! It is a mile-long oval (hence "The Monster Mile"), and you can see the entire track from every seat. The grandstands are really large and there always appears to be empty seats, so you could probably get tickets at the gate if you make a last-minute decision to go.
If you can stick around for awhile after the racing is over, it's a fun spot to watch the drivers' and owners' helicopters land in the infield and take off for home. All the teams' motorhomes park in the infield here too so that's something else for you to check out.
My advice on Dover is this .... "GO!" You may just become a big fan too!!
Monday, August 25, 2014
DOVER - PART ONE
I've decided to post my thoughts on Dover now, before the fall race, in the hopes that you will think it sounds like so much fun you want to plan your trip now!
Hubby has been going to the Dover races for probably 15 years or more. He used to go with a couple of buddies, but then his buddies got old. Actually, they are the same age as us but they act like a bunch of old men. So when he lost his race partners I said I would go along, just so he wouldn't miss out. Well, one trip turned into two turned into the whole weekend .... you get the idea. Now I actually look forward to our Dover trip as much as he does!!
Dover is a unique track in where it is located. Most of the tracks we have been to are in the middle of nowhere. And by nowhere, I mean nowhere! You drive miles and miles of rural lands and then BOOM, there's the track. Well, not Dover. This track is along a four-lane highway adjacent to a mall, across the highway from Delaware State University, and on the same property as Dover Downs racetrack and casino. It is a few miles from Dover Air Force base where the large cargo planes fly to and from. It's also about an hour or so from Rehoboth Beach, a quaint little beach town on the Atlantic Ocean. So this is a great area to visit any time, but race weekend is icing on the cake!!
If you plan to camp, there are plenty of options. Lots of the stores in the area will rent you a camping space for the weekend - stores like Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. The Dover Mall, which is adjacent to the track and an easy walk to it, also rents out part of its parking lot for campers. We have stayed here and it is nice because it is level and paved. We now camp on track property where it is grass. I was a little leary of camping at the track just because I was afraid it would be a 24-hour party. And while there is certainly a lot of partying going on, no one gets out of hand. Everyone just has a fun time with lots of cornhole tournaments taking place. Quiet hours begin at 11 p.m. and everyone respects that. Security patrols on a regular basis and we have had no issues. There are some lots where we have heard horror stories about the partying so if you call the track to make a camping reservation, be sure to tell them what type of camping you are looking for. We like the track lot because it is easiest getting out on Sunday night after the race is over.
We go on Thursday evening for the hauler parade, which is quite entertaining! This is when all the big shiny tractor trailers that haul the race cars and their mobile garages come to town. They drive through the streets of town and then down the main road to the racetrack. Chairs line both sides of the road and little kids (and even some big kids) pump their arms to the get the trucks to blow their horns. They drive into the track and park for the weekend. Last year we got to see the entire operation and it was really interesting to see how the weekend unfolds from a logistics standpoint.
Some of the food concessions outside the track are open so it is a nice walk to get a drink, but I wouldn't plan on eating there. It's just a little unpredictable on Thursday evening.
Tomorrow I will post about the races and our tickets. Just a word of warning .... I am a princess at this race ;-)
Hubby has been going to the Dover races for probably 15 years or more. He used to go with a couple of buddies, but then his buddies got old. Actually, they are the same age as us but they act like a bunch of old men. So when he lost his race partners I said I would go along, just so he wouldn't miss out. Well, one trip turned into two turned into the whole weekend .... you get the idea. Now I actually look forward to our Dover trip as much as he does!!
Dover is a unique track in where it is located. Most of the tracks we have been to are in the middle of nowhere. And by nowhere, I mean nowhere! You drive miles and miles of rural lands and then BOOM, there's the track. Well, not Dover. This track is along a four-lane highway adjacent to a mall, across the highway from Delaware State University, and on the same property as Dover Downs racetrack and casino. It is a few miles from Dover Air Force base where the large cargo planes fly to and from. It's also about an hour or so from Rehoboth Beach, a quaint little beach town on the Atlantic Ocean. So this is a great area to visit any time, but race weekend is icing on the cake!!
If you plan to camp, there are plenty of options. Lots of the stores in the area will rent you a camping space for the weekend - stores like Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. The Dover Mall, which is adjacent to the track and an easy walk to it, also rents out part of its parking lot for campers. We have stayed here and it is nice because it is level and paved. We now camp on track property where it is grass. I was a little leary of camping at the track just because I was afraid it would be a 24-hour party. And while there is certainly a lot of partying going on, no one gets out of hand. Everyone just has a fun time with lots of cornhole tournaments taking place. Quiet hours begin at 11 p.m. and everyone respects that. Security patrols on a regular basis and we have had no issues. There are some lots where we have heard horror stories about the partying so if you call the track to make a camping reservation, be sure to tell them what type of camping you are looking for. We like the track lot because it is easiest getting out on Sunday night after the race is over.
We go on Thursday evening for the hauler parade, which is quite entertaining! This is when all the big shiny tractor trailers that haul the race cars and their mobile garages come to town. They drive through the streets of town and then down the main road to the racetrack. Chairs line both sides of the road and little kids (and even some big kids) pump their arms to the get the trucks to blow their horns. They drive into the track and park for the weekend. Last year we got to see the entire operation and it was really interesting to see how the weekend unfolds from a logistics standpoint.
Tomorrow I will post about the races and our tickets. Just a word of warning .... I am a princess at this race ;-)
Saturday, August 23, 2014
BRISTOL
Well, tonight is one of the biggest nights in all of Nascar. It's Bristol Baby!! We are actually watching this one from home. Hubby's gotta work sometimes, ya know!
And, oh my goodness!, what a cute bunch of kids just sang the National Anthem!! Way to go, Kids, you did America proud!! I think the love of God, country and family are one of the main reasons I have grown to love this sport as much as I have. This sport has its priorities in order!
We were in Bristol last year for this race. Our seats were so high up in the grandstands that we were actually looking down on the spotters. (Word of the day: spotter - a member of the race team who stands at the very top of the track, watches the race thru binoculars, and who is in direct radio contact with his driver, telling him/her where to drive the car. These conversations are very interesting, and if you go to a race you should definitely rent a scanner so that you can listen to their conversations. Just FYI, conversations are not edited so they are very raw. I would not recommend letting your really young kids listen; however, if your kids ride the school bus they have probably already heard this stuff :-/ )
The atmosphere of a night race is awesome, and watching them race under the lights just adds a touch of excitement. Here is the drawback to a night race though - people have ALL day to tailgate and by the time the race is over, there are some really really drunk people trying to find their way out. Like I said before, our seats were very high up - so high, in fact, that the elevator did not go that far. Therefore, we had to use the metal fire-escape-like stairs to get down. We decided we did not want to take our chances with these circumstances, so we made our way down when there were 30 laps to go. Even then the stairs were scary, mostly because smoking is not allowed in the grandstands so all those people stand on the stairs to smoke. And the racing starts to get craaaazy at Bristol at the end of the race. We listened to the final laps on our Sirius radio on our way out. Felt bad that I was such a chicken, but Hubby said he was fine with leaving when we did.
We had a GREAT time at this race - met some crazy people who fly in for this race every year from California. We've been thinking about them this week and that makes us wish we were there even more.
Several years ago we took a trip thru this area of Tennessee/Virginia (yes, the city of Bristol actually straddles the state line!) and we stopped and took a tour of the track. Most tracks offer this little perk, and I highly recommend it. You usually get a van ride around the track with a crazy woman behind the wheel and it is a hoot! You get to go to Victory Lane and take a photo or two. At Bristol, we actually got to walk UP the track to experience the banking. I should say try to walk up the track. It was so crazy steep I actually had to sit down and scoot back down because I was afraid I would fall flat on my face! Take advantage of every opportunity you get to do this at any track. You just don't get the feel of it on TV or even in the grandstands. You have to experience it for yourself.
We stayed at a KOA campground about an hour north of the track, which put us an hour closer to home for the next day's five-hour trip home. We met some nice people at the campground who were from the area and who gave us tips on where to park. We exchanged email addresses and have contacted each other several times this year for advice on where to camp for other races. We hope to catch up with them again this fall in Martinsville. Another reason why I love this sport - you meet the nicest people if you just know where to look.
And, oh my goodness!, what a cute bunch of kids just sang the National Anthem!! Way to go, Kids, you did America proud!! I think the love of God, country and family are one of the main reasons I have grown to love this sport as much as I have. This sport has its priorities in order!
We were in Bristol last year for this race. Our seats were so high up in the grandstands that we were actually looking down on the spotters. (Word of the day: spotter - a member of the race team who stands at the very top of the track, watches the race thru binoculars, and who is in direct radio contact with his driver, telling him/her where to drive the car. These conversations are very interesting, and if you go to a race you should definitely rent a scanner so that you can listen to their conversations. Just FYI, conversations are not edited so they are very raw. I would not recommend letting your really young kids listen; however, if your kids ride the school bus they have probably already heard this stuff :-/ )
The atmosphere of a night race is awesome, and watching them race under the lights just adds a touch of excitement. Here is the drawback to a night race though - people have ALL day to tailgate and by the time the race is over, there are some really really drunk people trying to find their way out. Like I said before, our seats were very high up - so high, in fact, that the elevator did not go that far. Therefore, we had to use the metal fire-escape-like stairs to get down. We decided we did not want to take our chances with these circumstances, so we made our way down when there were 30 laps to go. Even then the stairs were scary, mostly because smoking is not allowed in the grandstands so all those people stand on the stairs to smoke. And the racing starts to get craaaazy at Bristol at the end of the race. We listened to the final laps on our Sirius radio on our way out. Felt bad that I was such a chicken, but Hubby said he was fine with leaving when we did.
We had a GREAT time at this race - met some crazy people who fly in for this race every year from California. We've been thinking about them this week and that makes us wish we were there even more.
Several years ago we took a trip thru this area of Tennessee/Virginia (yes, the city of Bristol actually straddles the state line!) and we stopped and took a tour of the track. Most tracks offer this little perk, and I highly recommend it. You usually get a van ride around the track with a crazy woman behind the wheel and it is a hoot! You get to go to Victory Lane and take a photo or two. At Bristol, we actually got to walk UP the track to experience the banking. I should say try to walk up the track. It was so crazy steep I actually had to sit down and scoot back down because I was afraid I would fall flat on my face! Take advantage of every opportunity you get to do this at any track. You just don't get the feel of it on TV or even in the grandstands. You have to experience it for yourself.
We stayed at a KOA campground about an hour north of the track, which put us an hour closer to home for the next day's five-hour trip home. We met some nice people at the campground who were from the area and who gave us tips on where to park. We exchanged email addresses and have contacted each other several times this year for advice on where to camp for other races. We hope to catch up with them again this fall in Martinsville. Another reason why I love this sport - you meet the nicest people if you just know where to look.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
WATKINS GLEN
Well, we are back from our week in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. Let me just say this, if you ever get the opportunity to visit this area, GO! It is absolutely beautiful. I won't bore you with home movie of our vacation, but here is one of my favorite pictures of the area ...
Grapes grow everywhere, and by everywhere I mean Everywhere! There were even a few grapevines growing in the track infield!
Speaking of the track, here are my thoughts on Watkins Glen....
THE TRACK
Watkins Glen is what is called a "road course" which means that the cars don't drive in a circle or an oval. They actually turn left AND right. If you have never seen a race, this is unique as most tracks require only left turns. And that is as much technical information as you are going to get in this installment of Nascar Wife 101.
Our tickets were for an area known as "The Bog." It is a special area in the infield (the inside of the track as opposed to grandstand seats on the outside of the track) under several large tents. We chose these tickets for several reasons:
Before the race we were able to walk around the pit road area which is a neat thing to do. Here is a picture of Hubby getting an answer to a question for a Nascar official. These are some of the nicest and most approachable people in all of sports. This man was checking in tires but he is also the guy who waves the flags throughout the race. Really neat guy and we learned a lot talking with him.
Some of the places we walked to along the track were really fun to watch the cars whizzzz by. There is an area known as the "bus stop" (no idea why!) that was just plain crazy to watch how the cars navigated through. We could actually see their right front tires coming off the track - at speeds of 200 mph! Observing the fans was also entertaining for me too. There was a horrific accident, which we missed because it was at a spot on the track that we could not see and which resulted in a 'red flag' that lasted an hour and half! That was a long time to find something else to do, but we were lucky enough to find a shade tree with a cool breeze so we took a seat and relaxed for awhile. If we had had grandstand seats I'm not sure what we would have done. It appeared as though a lot of people actually left.
Would I go back to this race? Probably not, but maybe. If Hubby wants to go again, I would - just because I am SUCH a good wife. Or maybe we can convince our friends to join us next time and the boys can go to the race and the girls can just hang out. I'm happy wherever! :-)
OUR TRIP
We spent the rest of the week touring the beautiful Finger Lakes region, visiting wineries and craft breweries as well as hiking Watkins Glen Gorge State Park and walking the streets of Hammondsport, America's Coolest Small Town 2012. And although we did not go to Corning Museum of Glass, it would certainly have been doable. This was such a fun trip! There are 118+ wineries in this region, and every one is unique and most have a very interesting history. Of course we only made it to a few so a return trip would be completely different but equally wonderful.
Our camping headquarters for the week was at Hickory Hill Family Camping Resort in the quaint little town of Bath, NY. It was approximately a 45 minute drive to the track, but that is what we like. Camping at the track can be noisy and rowdy at times. We prefer the tranquility we always find when we are willing to travel a bit. There were lots of other race fans at the campground so Hubby had plenty of race buddies to talk to, but it was nice to have more than two feet of space between us and the next guy!
THE TAKE-AWAY
I'm glad I went to this track, but I'm not in a hurry to go back again. I felt like we missed a really good race, simply because you can't see the whole track the whole time. There were some large TV screens scattered around the track, but not nearly enough, and if I want to watch a race on TV, I'll stay home and watch it from the comfort of my living room on my own big screen.
But I could go to the Finger Lakes region again ... and again ... and again! In fact, I'm already planning next year's tour!!
Our next race weekend will be camping at our "home track" - The Monster Mile in Dover, Delaware, in September. We have done this several times before so if you want any information about this track before the race, just leave a comment.
Until next time ....
Grapes grow everywhere, and by everywhere I mean Everywhere! There were even a few grapevines growing in the track infield!
Speaking of the track, here are my thoughts on Watkins Glen....
THE TRACK
Watkins Glen is what is called a "road course" which means that the cars don't drive in a circle or an oval. They actually turn left AND right. If you have never seen a race, this is unique as most tracks require only left turns. And that is as much technical information as you are going to get in this installment of Nascar Wife 101.
Our tickets were for an area known as "The Bog." It is a special area in the infield (the inside of the track as opposed to grandstand seats on the outside of the track) under several large tents. We chose these tickets for several reasons:
- Access to an area to get out of the hot summer sun if we want
- Private restrooms - this girl doesn't do porta-potties!
- Ability to walk around the infield to see the race at different places
- Food & drink included - no need to seek out concession stands & wait in line
Before the race we were able to walk around the pit road area which is a neat thing to do. Here is a picture of Hubby getting an answer to a question for a Nascar official. These are some of the nicest and most approachable people in all of sports. This man was checking in tires but he is also the guy who waves the flags throughout the race. Really neat guy and we learned a lot talking with him.
Some of the places we walked to along the track were really fun to watch the cars whizzzz by. There is an area known as the "bus stop" (no idea why!) that was just plain crazy to watch how the cars navigated through. We could actually see their right front tires coming off the track - at speeds of 200 mph! Observing the fans was also entertaining for me too. There was a horrific accident, which we missed because it was at a spot on the track that we could not see and which resulted in a 'red flag' that lasted an hour and half! That was a long time to find something else to do, but we were lucky enough to find a shade tree with a cool breeze so we took a seat and relaxed for awhile. If we had had grandstand seats I'm not sure what we would have done. It appeared as though a lot of people actually left.
Would I go back to this race? Probably not, but maybe. If Hubby wants to go again, I would - just because I am SUCH a good wife. Or maybe we can convince our friends to join us next time and the boys can go to the race and the girls can just hang out. I'm happy wherever! :-)
OUR TRIP
We spent the rest of the week touring the beautiful Finger Lakes region, visiting wineries and craft breweries as well as hiking Watkins Glen Gorge State Park and walking the streets of Hammondsport, America's Coolest Small Town 2012. And although we did not go to Corning Museum of Glass, it would certainly have been doable. This was such a fun trip! There are 118+ wineries in this region, and every one is unique and most have a very interesting history. Of course we only made it to a few so a return trip would be completely different but equally wonderful.
Our camping headquarters for the week was at Hickory Hill Family Camping Resort in the quaint little town of Bath, NY. It was approximately a 45 minute drive to the track, but that is what we like. Camping at the track can be noisy and rowdy at times. We prefer the tranquility we always find when we are willing to travel a bit. There were lots of other race fans at the campground so Hubby had plenty of race buddies to talk to, but it was nice to have more than two feet of space between us and the next guy!
THE TAKE-AWAY
I'm glad I went to this track, but I'm not in a hurry to go back again. I felt like we missed a really good race, simply because you can't see the whole track the whole time. There were some large TV screens scattered around the track, but not nearly enough, and if I want to watch a race on TV, I'll stay home and watch it from the comfort of my living room on my own big screen.
But I could go to the Finger Lakes region again ... and again ... and again! In fact, I'm already planning next year's tour!!
Our next race weekend will be camping at our "home track" - The Monster Mile in Dover, Delaware, in September. We have done this several times before so if you want any information about this track before the race, just leave a comment.
Until next time ....
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
GREEN FLAG!
Welcome, Race Fans!
Okay, so maybe you're not really a race fan. Maybe you're just married to a race fan and you've come here for help in understanding what the heck he is so excited about. In that case let me say "Welcome, Wives of Race Fans!"
In the interest of full disclosure I should tell you -- if you have come here looking for help understanding car setups, drivers' points, or other things strategic or technical, you are in the wrong place! If, however, you've come looking for some girlfriend support and understanding, pour yourself a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and read on!
In coming posts I will share my thoughts and our experiences at various tracks. And I hope you will comment and let me know all about your experiences too!
My first official post will come in the next week when I can officially report on Watkins Glen. We will be camping near the track in our RV (don't let the word 'camping' fool you, this sucker is a mobile mansion!) and then spending the rest of the week exploring the Finger Lake region of New York. Okay, the WINERIES of New York! Once I recover I will fill you in on all the nitty-gritty details!
Okay, so maybe you're not really a race fan. Maybe you're just married to a race fan and you've come here for help in understanding what the heck he is so excited about. In that case let me say "Welcome, Wives of Race Fans!"
In the interest of full disclosure I should tell you -- if you have come here looking for help understanding car setups, drivers' points, or other things strategic or technical, you are in the wrong place! If, however, you've come looking for some girlfriend support and understanding, pour yourself a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and read on!
In coming posts I will share my thoughts and our experiences at various tracks. And I hope you will comment and let me know all about your experiences too!
My first official post will come in the next week when I can officially report on Watkins Glen. We will be camping near the track in our RV (don't let the word 'camping' fool you, this sucker is a mobile mansion!) and then spending the rest of the week exploring the Finger Lake region of New York. Okay, the WINERIES of New York! Once I recover I will fill you in on all the nitty-gritty details!
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