[Shotimes] Re: NASCAR numbnuts

[Donald Mallinson]

I covered a NASCAR Craftsman truck race at IRP a couple 
years  ago for a truck magazine.  Had an "ALL ACCESS" pass 
that allowed me anywhere.  I got on the back straight of the 
little IRP oval during practice and stood about 15 feet from 
the barrier at turn 3 as the trucks came straight at me. 
Not sure what top speed on that little oval is for the 
trucks...120?  130?  It was sure about the most exciting 
place (when not IN a car) I had been in a long time.

Right up there with renting a "k-car" and driving all around 
the infield of Mosport many years ago and visiting every 
spot you can get to during a practice session for sports 
cars, not sure what series, but equivalent to the 
Lemans/Sebring cars today.

Don Mallinson

Mark Nunnally wrote:

>>I agree, I just watched the Spanish F1 race this weekend and it is quite
>>scary when even sitting in my recliner.
> 
> 
> Went to Montreal for F1 a couple of years ago, watching a car go from 190
> mph to 50 mph in just a matter of a few feet is just unreal.
> 
> We sneaked into a TV area for practice the day before the race, sat on a
> little grassy bank about 25 feet from the track between some bushes.  When
> the first car went by at 185 mph at 18000 rpm our ears blew out.  We
> invested in ear plugs at wal-mart that night, and were able to sneak into
> the same area for race day.  Best seats I ever had for any race and all for
> $15 US (general admission)  lol  even yelled and waved at the drivers on the
> parade lap, we were the only ones in that area, so they all looked at us and
> waved back.
> 
> mark