Now that Football is over, it's time to switch gears. GENTLEMEN, START YOUR ENGINES.
Thats right, Nascar season is underway with the Bud Shoot Out Saturday night.
This race sets the front row for the Daytona 500, with the rest of the field being set next week Thursday.
I am a big fan of Nascar, and have been for many years.
Having attended 2 Nascar races at MIS I can tell you if you are a fan of the races and get the chance to go to any Nascar race, it is a very cool treat.
Not all of the excitement on the track. You have Merchandise row where each of the drivers has their own trailer full of everything from matchbox cars to toilet seats. These trailers(43) are parked side by side, with about an inch of space between them, and are where most of the people out of their seats will be found.
Many of the car sponsors have extra little booths and areas set up, so that fans can get everything from an Office Depot mouse pad, to a blood pressure/cholesterol check from Pfizzer(Viagra).
You also have the major network of media types from ESPN, FOX, MRN, and everybody else.
There are concerts on a sponsors stage, local vendors, and of course all of the food vendors.
Of course there are also the fans. Tailgate parties, flip flops, beer-can-hats, clothed and topless (when they can get away with it).
I know, most of you are saying "I can see these people at a Wal Mart store for free", but you don't get the full effect.
On my first trip to MIS, our seats were right across from the first pit stall. It was very exciting to see these guys jump over the wall and service their drivers car in under 14 seconds.
Well folks, I must get going here, but for those of you who enjoy the thrill of the race, the season begins now with SpeedWeeks in Daytona, and we will see you at the finish line in November.
In the words of Daryl Waltrip "BOOGITY, BOOGITY, BOOGITY".