Trackside Track Sights

Saturday, February 22, 2014

It was another action-packed day, with plenty of sights to see, both on and off the track.  Here are a few interesting things that caught our eye:

There was a Super-Fan wandering the garage area trying to get autographs (how embarrassing!)  But, he got plenty of attention!

Then we saw this exercise equipment in the garage area…I guess the drivers and crew have to keep in shape, and what a great way to use their time efficiently!

And, speaking of keeping in shape, check out Dion, the front tire changer for Gordon’s team, who was working on Chase Elliott’s crew today for the Nationwide race.  (Chase Elliott is the son of famous driver Bill Elliott and is driving the #9 car, the same number his dad drove)  Dion is a former football player (Wake Forest and the Vikings), and has kept his football-like appearance!

 

Danica was giving advice to her boyfriend in the garage area before they went out for practice. You can always count on a crowd surrounding her.

 

As we crossed the track today to get to our seats, we saw the tire marks from last night’s burn out by Kyle Busch, the race winner.

 

And, today’s Nationwide race had another very exciting finish, with another photo-finish ending, with the winner Reagan Smith winning by 13 thousandths of a second!!  (His burn out wasn’t as impressive as the one last night)

The stage is set for tomorrow’s 56th running of The Great American Race…The Daytona 500!  We’ll be there!