So I haven’t written in a while and now I have a perfect
opportunity to write about something neutral to me. It’s a safe topic that may
ease me right back into blogging as I will have to start back next month
anyway. This weekend, I took my family to Talladega Superspeedway to experience
the Aarons 449. Notice that I carefully chose the word experience rather than
watch. It truly was an experience in
every sense of the word! I would really like to keep this relatively short. I
would like to just name a few things that I learned on this fun filled weekend.
1.
Everyone is welcome here at Talladega. Everyone
from all walks of life. Absolutely No discrimination. Everyone feels the love.
Everyone.
2.
Do NOT wear Nascar Driver apparel unless you are
prepared for some strange conversations with random people that can become extremely
uncomfortable, especially when alcohol is involved.
3.
Everyone should experience this at least once in
their life. There are no words to describe the smells, sights, sounds, and the
rumble in your chest you feel every time the cars fly by.
4.
No matter how much water you carry in, it will
not be enough.
5.
People will consume more alcohol than you may
imagine.
6.
I have more respect for the drivers than ever
before. This is a hard hot job.
7.
There is no such thing as personal space there,
people are all over you. Carry germ-x and get over it.
8.
Take toilet paper to the porta johns.
9.
Most of the people you see will not be wearing
enough clothes.
10.
It was the most amazing experience for me, very exciting.
Invigorating. Encouraging.
11.
You will cheer for people you have never heard
of.
12.
The spirit in the stands is contagious.
13.
IT was priceless. Hopefully we can go every
year.
I grew up on NASCAR; it’s just
what we did. If it wasn’t on tv, we listened to it on the radio. You picked a
driver and went with it. There are no descriptive words that can make you
understand or appreciate the track and the race. You just have to go. And then
you will want to go back.
Until next time………aj
