Are you for racing? Are you ready for the Daytona 500? If you are not a race fan, let me explain a few things. The racing season kicks off in Daytona, FL. My husband has been watching as much of the coverage as his schedule has allowed. My husband's side of the family are big NASCAR fans. I knew nothing about racing when my husband and I started dating.
We've been married 11 years and I like to think that I have learned a few things. For instance:
1. DO NOT make plans for my husband during Daytona Week.
2. DO NOT send my husband out to the store in the middle of a race.
3. DO NOT try to have a conversation during a race that is not directly related to the race.
4. DO NOT like Jeff Gordon!!!
5. DO make fun of Jeff Gordon!!
6. DO like Richard Petty, Mark Martin, and Bill Elliot!
7. DO say "Yes" when you are asked to attend a race in person.
8. DO take earplugs and a headset radio to a live race.
9. DO love having cars displayed all around your house.
and most importantly.....
10. DO pick your own favorite driver!!
I hope this helps a little. Since this is a racing family, I will be following the race and blogging about it on occasions. Here is the link to view the complete starting line-up for the Daytona 500. Mark Martin is the pole sitter (that's the driver that is in the #1 position at the start of the race). Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is in the 2nd position. Two drivers that did not make the race, and I wish they had, are Casey Mears and Dave Blaney. One driver that I have already spotted the small Autism Ribbon on his car is Michael Waltrip. Let me know when you spot other cars with the Autism Ribbon on them.
