Tag Archives: Nascar
How Badly Do You Want it?
What a move. While my son actually went to the Martinsville, Virginia race, I watched it from the comfort of home. Partially because he left while I was at church and partially because I can’t take off anywhere without preparations … Continue reading
That Was Some Evening
It all began almost two weeks ago. I actually don’t recall the exact day but, it really isn’t relevant. What I did while scrolling through social media was run up on a post about, vote for the pace car paint … Continue reading
Lessons Learned at the Race Track, Part One
My son took me to the Xfiniti race at Charlotte (NC) yesterday. This was my delayed Mother’s Day gift. Originally we had planned on going to the Darlington (SC) race that took place on Mother’s Day but my own mother’s … Continue reading
May Second; Well Darn
Last Friday afternoon my son left on an airplane for another adventure. I’m glad he was able to go, I hate that his adventure didn’t turn out the way he wished. Stuff happens. My son’s flight out was at six … Continue reading
Day 284; Footnotes of Maybe This is Wrong
But I am by no means the biggest NASCAR fan out there, I wouldn’t even say I’m middle of the pack, but I do enjoy a good race. Growing up my dad was always watching racing. My son took up … Continue reading
Day 253; Footnotes, Some Days Are Simply Too Much So Here are Some Photos From Darlington
I had plans and ideas for this footnotes post. However, my day has been so busy and so don’t stop can’t stop that I am exhausted. Knowing what tomorrow is, I doubt I will get to write it then either … Continue reading
September Tenth; My Thoughts on Darlington and NASCAR. Trying to Explain The Lady In Black
“Drivers…start your engines!!” On Sunday, Sept. fifth, my son took me to the Darlington Raceway to see the Cookout Southern 500. This was the first race of the playoffs. At the “Track too tough to be tamed.” also known as … Continue reading
September Sixth Footnotes; Looking back to last Friday and the Beginning of an Interesting Weekend
Vroom Baby My son had asked me a few weeks back if I wanted to go to Darlington, South Carolina with him to see the races that were going on over Labor Day Weekend. I had told him yes because, … Continue reading
Day 227; Footnotes of Days Like Today
In the distance I hear thunder. The breeze coming in through the open windows has cooled down immensely. Still, the crickets are singing while they are able. Both dogs are inside, both staring toward the door as if watching and … Continue reading
Day 144; Footnotes of Rest and Reset
I’m sitting here, staring at the cursor on the screen blinking. My mind void of ideas for tonight’s footnotes. As I sit here, I allow my senses wander. I’m listening to the ceiling fan humming above me, the sounds of the … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 