Last weekend was one of my favorite times of the year, NASCAR weekend. There is absolutely nothing like heading out to Texas Motor Speedway, meeting up with great people, grilling out, catching up on some laughs and watching the cars “turn left”. Never would I have thought that I would be a fan but boy, have I been missing out!
These weekends are spent camping out in RV’s. We stay outside the racetrack, some stay within the track (more on that later). Flags are flying high, grills and campfires are going, usually there is a TV outside with football on. We are in the South, none of this should be surprising. Plus you never know what’s going to happen. Case in point – Diana takes a ride on a horse…. we are in Texas after all!
Fans across the way. Yes, that does say “Infidel” and “Come and Take It”.
Saturday’s Winner: Brad Keselowski
At night, the party is just getting started. We headed to the infield for some debauchery. It also happened to be a time when a few of the drivers were giving ride-along’s around the track (I’m convinced my invitation was lost). Although what happens in the infield, stays in the infield, I will tell you this. There are massive vehicles, interesting vehicles and modes of transportation (including cooler trains that move too fast capture with your camera). There’s also a lot of drunk people but – it’s the infield at NASCAR. It’s one heck of a time!
This guy was rocking out at an open karaoke. He was joined by his harmonica, a very drunk redneck and a man in the background (you’ll see towards the end of video” who joined in on his air guitar and air harmonica.
The next morning, when we all woke up and felt “refreshed”, it’s time for the final race of the weekend. Bittersweet as we can’t wait for the race but we’re not yet ready for the weekend to be over.
Making really tall friends!
And then it’s time for the race!
- Jimmie Johnson Wins!
All in all, it was an incredible weekend! I couldn’t have asked for a better time except to maybe have the wind stop blowing for a bit (it got chilly). Seriously – one of the best times!
Have you ever been to a NASCAR race? What did you think?!
How fun! I have never been a nascar fan, but, have always loved visiting this track. Every time I have gone the people have been incredibly friendly and there is so many fun activities to do.
I was never a NASCAR fan before I attended the first race last year either but being there in the environment is so much fun! Such a great time!
I almost got to go to the race that weekend! Taylor from Pink Heels Pin Truck was there and wanted me to come too, but alas, i had no way to get there 🙁 Maybe next time!
I saw on social media she was there. The company she blogged for contacted me too but then never got back to me. :/
It was such a good time! Love those weekends!
Great pictures (like always!!). I used to go to Nascar and Nascar events with my dad growing up. My favorite was going to the cars sponsored with candy…they’d give out bags full. We’d come home with so much!!
That is awesome! Makes me think… I didn’t see anyone giving out candy (maybe that’s a good thing, haha)!