Vrooooooom!!!!

I went to ride in the Nextel Cup car this weekend. It was a blast. Just pure fast fun! It was however, my ride so only things that happen to me happened. No one that was employed by the speedway knew about the ride alongs and the cops that were directing traffic were confused about which roads were open, so it took 40 minutes to get from 114 into the TMS. Next, the event staff had no idea where to park. Another 20 minutes.... When we finally got to the gate, we had to stand in line until way past 6 p.m.(I was supposed to sign in by then) We finally get to the right line just before our ticket time. I get dressed in the fire suit, get my helmet and stand in line again. I am the 1st in that group, so I get to choose my car. I am so excited!!! They have a number 8. I run to the car (the second woman in line wants #8 too). I get in and joke with the driver about if he's a pro? He says he's been doing it a couple of weeks! I think he joking, but the guy in charge comes over a couple of times and gives him feedback and instructions. I was starting to get a little nervous, but still ok. They give the signal to start the engines and.... nothing. It won't start. I guess it still has the DEI engine. They push start it and we almost bump the 29. (That would have been a bonus.) After we get going, it was great. There were 19 cars on the track with us. I swear we were really close to the wall a couple of times, but wow what a ride.... Everyone that loves Nascar should do it! It was loud, rough, and smelly but the best ride of my life. It changes your whole perspective about what the drivers see and do... I loved it. Thank you to Otis for coming up with the gift all on his own and surprising me. I love you....