This weekend the races are at Texas Motor Speedway near Fort Worth. Up until last year we hadn't missed any of the races in Texas. When I got up this morning I was really kind of missing being at the track this week.
So I thought today would be a good day to pull out some of my favorite race related photos from past years.
One of our favorite drivers is Carl Edwards. In November, 2006 we were able to meet Carl at one of the area Office Depots.
He was so nice and took time with each one of the fans that were there - even a fan that's old enough to be his mom.
G1 has been a Carl Edwards fan for a long time - even before Carl made his way up into the Cup series. Needless to say, G1 was pretty excited about getting to meet the driver of the 99.Daughter was pretty excited to meet him too. Carl signed her jacket before she realized what was happening. That jacket was retired to a display frame and she bought another one to wear.
Here's AD at Texas Motor Speedway in November, 2008. The excitement of the races never gets old.
That year Carl won the race and I managed to capture his famous back flip, albeit a little blurry. Still, it's one of my favorites.
Wishing you a weekend as exciting as a NASCAR race!
Is Carl Edwards as nice as he is on TV? He just comes across as a kind of guy you'd want to chat with.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to find an activity that all your family enjoys. Happy times to share!
ReplyDeleteCarl is super nice. He has, like every other driver, had his moments of frustration on the track but by and large he is just one super nice guy. We're very happy that he is a role model for our grandson.
ReplyDeleteCase in point - the reason our daughter was in shock when Carl signed her jacket was because she didn't have a wristband for an autograph. She was actually just taking our pictures. She told Carl she knew she understood that she couldn't have an autograph because she didn't have a wristband but she asked if he would mind if she was in the picture with her son. That's when he whipped out a silver pen, signed her jacket before she realized what he was doing and he told her he hoped we would all enjoy the races.
From a CA Grammy!! A online friend of Carols!!
ReplyDeleteI love your header and would love to be walking in that field!!! Beautiful and peaceful!
Our son is a big Nascar fan. He would love to go to Bristol some time. We are not into sports of any kind.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool. I remember how thrilled my boys were to meet one of their favorite baseball players. So special!
ReplyDeleteWow that is a sweet guy. So glad that was the case. No wonder, your daughter looks like she is in shock!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Deborah
I have never seen NASCAR but the pictures sure make it look like fun.
ReplyDeleteOur son-in-law and his dad are going from OK to Texas for the race. I hope the weather will be good.
ReplyDeleteMarie
thanks for visiting my blog, the reason I started following your blog, I saw it listed on someone elses blog so checked it out, and saw your adorable strag bag planters, (very cute idea), but yes I also follow chili cats (Catherine's blog)
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I'll bet the grands put that one in the 'good memories' book!
ReplyDeleteDEAR OKLAHOMA GRANNY,
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY TODAY. I ENJOYED YOUR VISIT. I WISH I HAD MORE TIME TO VISIT. YOUR PICTURES ARE AWESOME. GROWING UP,EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT DADDY AND MOTHER TOOK US TO THE STOCK CAR RACES, WHICH YOU CAN'T COMPARE, TO YOUR RACING.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND
HUGS AND BLESSINGS
SIMPLY DEBBIE
If I didn't know better I'd say his car had an eject button.
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