This morning we exercised, did our work on the patio,
laid out for an hour, worked some more back in the condo,
took a nap, then went to the Speedway at 5:00 p.m.
It's fascinating that cars drive along the beach like its a road.
We should have done it ourselves, just to say we did.
I'm sorry we didn't think of it!
This is becoming a familiar sight.
We sat in the bleachers watching the dusk turn to night.
Then got hamburgers from a food truck and ate them in our car so we could talk.
The cars on the track are so loud you have to be wearing earplugs at all times!
We drove to different viewing spots in the golf cart Dan had rented for the weekend.
They've learned its imperative at their races for getting around.
Especially for enduro races where after their stint, they need to get back to the motorhome/trailer to relax or sleep for a bit before their next stint.
Also, we have IMSA "crew" credentials so we can go to places that other fans can't.
And having the golf cart makes it so fast and easy to go anywhere we want!
The infield is packed with motorhomes. In fact, a few of Nick's teammates families hoped to bring their motorhome and apparently spaces were sold out over a year in advance!
All the car parking lots are full of people tailgating or with pitched tents.
Everyone's strung lights and set up camp chairs outside their RV's with TV's going so they can watch the race when they're not viewing it live at the track. 50 yards away.
Everyone's got bbq's or firepits if they're not eating at the food trucks.
Some even have loud music competing with the noice of the cars.
It's a verrry festive scene!
There's even a carnival set up infield with a Ferris Wheel, a couple turny rides, and games.
We stayed until the fireworks at 10:00 and then went home.
I can't believe I've turned into a race car fan!
But I am! Heading to Sebring in March!
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