We didn't know what we were getting ourselves into, but we were really excited to go to our first NASCAR race with Tony and Molly. It was finally our chance to see Tony in his element. We brought some beer and our earplugs and started the morning tailgating. When we got to the race, I had no idea who to root for. I usually do a little research before I try something new, but my flu bug a few days before knocked me off my game. Sher and Jer told me to cheer for #88. With about 40 laps left to go in the over-300 lap race, I finally decided to cheer for the car that was decorated in Cheerios and Hamburger Helper. Two of my favorite things. I think he came in the top 20. Jeff cheered for the Caterpillar car.
Camo, pony tails (on men), beer coolers on wheels....what else could you ask for?
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| J and T drinking while walking through the vendors |
Cut-outs of drivers? Check.
A seat cushion with a convenient place to hold your Natty Lite? Check.
Lots of people referring to someone named "Junior?" Check.
4 Wheelers? Check.
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| Molly was very excited to hop on this thing |
Hearing loss? Check.
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| Scanners. I don't know if it was the southern twang or if it was just too loud, but I couldn't understand a thing through these |
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| Right before the gentlemen started their engines |
The race itself was the loudest thing I've ever experienced. My earplugs were critical, and it was still louder than hell. We had to write messages on our cell phones to communicate with each other during those four hours. Insane.
We had perfect weather and really had fun wandering around all the vendors before the race. Molly and I were in line to win free Scotch tape, and listened as a NASCAR-loving country boy in front of us spun the wheel for his chance to answer a question and win. Here's how it went:
Host: What tape does Scotch recommend using when prepping your walls for painting? A. Scotch blue something-extra-fancy-super-
Redneck: B.
Host: No, I'm sorry. The answer is actually A.
Redneck looks to his girl standing next to him and she says, "Dang, you got it wrong?" They were surprised.
Seriously. The guy picked generic masking tape at a giant booth for Scotch tape where they were standing in line to get a giant roll of blue Scotch painting tape. Molly looks at me and says, "That just happened." Yep, it did.
I loved the people-watching. T was kind enough to offer me his camo hat early on, so I think I fit right in. Jeff told me I didn't.
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| This was right after T got it autographed by an old racer....his name escapes me right now |
The next race at Texas Motor Speedway is apparently set for March 2012. We've told T and Molly that they better get back down here. This might just become our Texas tradition.
LOVE this Toast Post!! The "Bud" driver looks intimidating. The "Office Depot" driver looks like a midget, but I think it's because the couple behind her went on a Twinkie binge and got addicted. Love the shot of Molly with her beverage in a convenient spot. And, she looks like she could be dangerous on the 4-wheeler, which is why it's "chained down". J & T are just too bloody handsome in the stands with their designer sunglasses and ear muffs. And, the shot of the author in the Nascar cap is priceless. HOW could you all not have fun at that outing???
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