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sal329 · 07-18-2008, 11:35 AM

Sounds like a great Birthday

dengood1 · 07-18-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmie

Wow, what an experience. Before seeing the pics I didn't expect the cars to be the real mccoy. What a birthday. You pulling for the 83 car next weekend?

haha.........nope, I'm a #20 fan until the end of the year and when they unveil the new car this weekend for Stewart-Haas racing(I think it's this weekend). I believe the cars had about 150 less horsepower than the cup cars....but still certainly run VERY well!

Thanks everyone for your comments and birthday wishes

I agree, the wifey did a darn good job of keeping me out of the loop, because I'm usually pretty keen....and nosey!! lol

dengood1 · 07-18-2008, 07:18 PM

by the way, about to drive the #55 in this pic was a girl

Meghan, you're up!!!

pricha00 · 07-18-2008, 08:25 PM

Wow now I am having second thoughts about turning down the same gift for my 40th last year. I ended up going for something tangible arguing that the experience would only last a couple of hours while the camera lens that she bought would last me years if not forever. I am glad you enjoyed the experience. Maybe for my 50th.If she ever offers again.

Pat.

killrflake · 07-18-2008, 09:53 PM

Wow, an outstanding gift. Your wife has great taste and your a lucky man. Congratulations.

budman3 · 07-19-2008, 11:43 AM

I agree with everyone else, that's awesome! I did a ride along here in Loudon last year and it was simply amazing. It was nothing like I expected it to be even after following Nascar for more than 1/2 my life. Next up will be the driving experience

. I'm curious what the COT cars in the garage are ... they don't look like authentic cup cars because of the seat, side valence and wing (Nascar takes it after the race) but pretty cool, for sure. Thanks for sharing!

dengood1 · 07-19-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by budman3

I agree with everyone else, that's awesome! I did a ride along here in Loudon last year and it was simply amazing. It was nothing like I expected it to be even after following Nascar for more than 1/2 my life. Next up will be the driving experience

. I'm curious what the COT cars in the garage are ... they don't look like authentic cup cars because of the seat, side valence and wing (Nascar takes it after the race) but pretty cool, for sure. Thanks for sharing!

Yeah, I'm sure they weren't either, but 30 of the garages were filled with all different cars! Weird.

I just got my DVD of my driving experience and it was really cool to watch. I forgot some of the stuff I said and my wife called me a "nerd"! lol. The video and audio isn't very good quality though. I thought it could be better for $99-----a LOT better. Oh well, it let's me preserve the memory.