2008 Daytona 500 Weekend

It was a great weekend of camping, food, friends and Racin'! The weather was perfect, with nice sunny days and cool evenings. We even had a fire outside in the evenings to sit around!

Thursday for the Gator Duel, I was with the Official NASCAR Members Club ("ONMC") in the infield for Driver Intros. We weren't as close as we have been at other tracks, but we did get to get some pictures and a wave or two from some of the Drivers as they walked by.

We had a great time with our new Race Friends from Indiana, Dusty & Jamie, and Bob & Windy. Janine and Ashley came to the campsite and spent time with us there too on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Friday we all went bargain hunting at the Flea Market and everyone came home with a treasure or two! We also went to the Driver Merchandise Trailers

Saturday found us lounging around the campsite, soaking up the sun rays and reading magazines; just plain relaxing!

Race Day finally arrived. Rudy, Ashley, Janine & I left around 10:00 for the Track to see if we could spot any Drivers at their Merchandise Trailers. Ashley got her coveted autograph from Brian Vickers and I got pictures of Brian Vickers, Robbie Gordon, Kurt Busch, Greg Biffle, AJ Almindinger, a couple others while they autographed for Fans.

Rudy and I found out seats early and got to see all of the Pre-Race Festivities.

The Race didn't end like I would have liked, but it did produce a Driver that has never won before at Daytona, # 12 Ryan Newman. He took the lead as he came out of turn three coming down the frontstretch, passing # 20 Tony Stewart because he had a great drafting push from his team-mate # 2 Kurt Busch. Jeff Gordon had some suspension issues and finished 39th.

On Monday after packing up and having some breakfast we went to the Daytona 500 Experience and got our commemorative dog-tag made (its a tradition) before heading home and dropping Cully off at the airport.

I think we all were going back to work to get some rest!!

Our next race is in Bristol, TN in a few more weeks, so keep an eye out for us on the Road!

February-

It's February and only 4 days until the DAYTONA 500 where you will find us camping for 4 days and 5 nights at the Crazy Horses Campground with friends from Tennessee, Indiana and some locals, too. We all are so ready for this Race Season to start. The Gator Duels on Thursday will be our first Race with the 500 to follow on Sunday!

Last weekend we were camping with our friends, Florida Outdoor Club. We took Elani with us. She loves to be outside playing and the peace and tranquility of the northern Florida woods is the best place for her to run, explore and just plain have some fun. It is always so relaxing up there and this past weekend was no different. Our once a month get away from the hustle and bustle of the weekly routine is always a pleasant and refreshing time.

We are leaving this evening for Daytona, so be watching for updates on our attendance at events at the Track!