We got Midgets, Haulers, and a NASCAR buzz!

First let me say THANK GOD THE OFF SEASON IS OVER!!    I swear that’s the longest six weeks ever.  Last nite we covered the Hauler parade down the famed Las Vegas Strip.  Reports from our photographers on the scene were that it was really something to see.  Hard to photograph, but a hell of a good time.   This was the first time the NASCAR haulers have done the parade down the strip at night.

While all the pretty trucks were headed down The Strip I was at the dirt track with Ace.  I love doing dirt tracks with Ace.  He knows all the stuff about the cars, classes, engines, teams, and just cool stuff.  He can also find trouble at any turn.

Notice Ace is watching the crash and not photographing it!  He later returned from the other side of the track with car pieces he found.  Not sure if he was planning on building his own, or just collecting!

If you ever have the chance to visit your local dirt track, look for the midget and sprint racing.  These little cars zoom around the track sideways, bounce, flip, and damn near do tricks.  Most the drivers in this class of racing are not technically old enough to drive, but they sure can race!  You don’t have to be a rich man to enjoy this class of racing.  Mostly you will find families, other race enthusiasts, and normal every day people who are out for the dollar dog and beer.

Ace and I like to use the dirt track as warm up practice for the NASCAR track.  Its gets the smell of gasoline in the air, you can feel the rumble beneath your feet, and it in general just puts me in a good mood and ready to go!  More updates coming from NASCAR shortly.  Watching the qualifying sessions today, and its looking like the big Nationwide race is looking to be rained out on Saturday.  But no worries, we have plenty to keep us busy!