I have a confession to make.
As much as I adore pretty, frilly, totally girly things, I love to dress up in a pair of worn blue jeans, a tee-shirt and even a baseball cap, and watch NASCAR racing.
{It still shocks my mother, even after 20 years of watching the sport.}
What can I say? I like cars.
Fast cars.
As you can imagine, when Audley presented me with my birthday present way back in April, I had a difficult time keeping my mouth shut to what a grand and exciting gift it was!
You see, prior to the green flag, for a fee, you can visit the garage area where the cars and drivers stay pre-race and catch all of the behind the scenes action. If you are lucky, you might actually meet a driver or two.
BUT, if you are REALLY lucky, you actually know a NASCAR official who is more than happy to help you get up close and personal with the world of NASCAR!
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| Our friend, Yvonne! |
THAT is what Audley arranged for my 41st birthday a couple of weekends ago; a weekend at the races!
Not only did Audley and I get to watch the race from the Pits (up close & personal with the entire event), but our kiddos were able to meet several drivers for pictures and autographs, tour one of the car haulers, and watch qualifying runs before attending a Camping Series truck race on Friday night!
It was a super exciting weekend for all of us!
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| Arriving at Charlotte Motor Speedway |
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| Driver, Kevin Harvick getting ready to qualify for his starting position |
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| Bradley meeting Kasey Kahne |
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| Getting ready to tour Carl Edwards car hauler & trailer |
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| Madeline with driver Carl Edwards … he was super great with my kiddos |
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| Madeline & Bradley meeting Dale Earnhardt Jr….. this was such a big deal to them! |
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| Excited to be at their first race! |
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| We were this close to the press and all the action! |
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We were so close to the action during the truck series race on Friday night that I felt like I should jump over the wall & help change tires …..
I didn’t want to break a nail though.
Saturday was NASCAR’s All-Star Race.
While the kids swam at the hotel and caught a movie at a local theater, Audley & I enjoyed some time with a couple of friends early in the day, then ventured into the garage area again for all of the pre-race excitement of watching the cars being prepped, drivers suiting up and a first hand glimpse of all the behind the scenes action.
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| Audley & I with our friends Brandon and Crystal |
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| Hanging out in the garage watching car inspections |
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| This garage was cleaner than many homes I’ve been in! It was unbelievable how organized & spotless it was! |
I know racing isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but once you’ve seen it live, you may totally change your mind!
It’s so exhilarating!
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| Up close to all the action! |
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| Audley with legendary car owner Richard Childress |
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| Jimmy Johnson celebrating a huge All-Star Race win |
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| Audley & I with the Sprint Cup trophy |
We had so much fun at the races for my birthday, that we returned the following weekend for the Coco-Cola 600 Memorial day race.
I’m serious.
This is some really fun stuff!
Happy Monday y’all!
Seasons at Rosebriar 
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