This was my first NASCAR event, I know NASCAR has the "Red Neck" reputation. For years I thought that possibly the reputation was more a label put on the event by people in other parts of the country that thought all Southerner's were Red Neck. But, after going to the event I can assure you the "Red Neck" reputation is earned starting with the guys we parked next to. They were tailgating in the parking lot, and had brought their leather love seat from home to sit on.

Any way enough of that. Some interesting things I saw:

Starting with the photog's, I realized I had everything I needed except a $7.00 vest;

Nascar Photog 101 by hdnitehawk01, on Flickr

Keep this picture in mind the next time you think about buying a supertele from a "Pro";


Nascar Photog 102 by hdnitehawk01, on Flickr

I have played Mario Cart before, never realizing that they may really use banana"s to cause other cars to spin out;

First pic is taking the banana out of the tool box


Planting the Banana 103 by hdnitehawk01, on Flickr

I am not sure where he loaded it on the car


Planting the Banana 101 by hdnitehawk01, on Flickr

This was the first pit stop, 420mm little or no croping, I just leveled the pic up;


22's First Pit Stop 105 by hdnitehawk01, on Flickr