Saturday 20th of February I went to the NHRA at Firebird International Raceway. The weather started off dreary and rainy leaving many of us wondering if it was ever going to clear up for a race or if we were going to be stuck wandering around. During the rainy day schedule of the race I wandered over to see my sister station tents KUPD and KDKB as well as vendor tents and racers tents. I was over in the Bill Johnsons and Napa tent when I ran into my favorite funny car racer Ron Capps. I am usually never shy but I found myself shy at this moment and not wanting to go say hello, luckily for me Mr. Capps said hello to me and and I was able to take a picture with him. I felt like a kid in a candy store and was all red as well. Later in the day I was invited over to Rons trailer and was able to chat a quick bit and muster up enough to ask for an autograph. What a class act he was.
I also wandered over to John Force's tent and other racers to look at the hot rods and funny cars. I found myself at one point chocking and with very watery eyes from the nitro. Wow I dont know how the pit crew does it without a mask.
Finally the rainy day cleared and the races began. Whooooooooo hooooooooo. I was stoked and ready for the ears to tickle and the feet to feel the earth move below them. What a show and of course a few delays due to a small fire and some oil being dumped on the track. I saw Ron Capps and was all in a cheery mood when he placed. I also was thrilled to see the hot rods. It amazes me about the tires and how they change as they fly down the track. I also find the bow of the car chassis interesting as well too. Im surprised that still after modifications they still dont crack at times in half.
All in all it was a great day =)
