Nascar SCS IRWIN Tools at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday August 23 on ABC at 7:30 PM ET

LOL! I can see that. I’m sure You saw more than one “alternate” use items during Your Patrol days/nights.

Geeze I wish I could take a real vacation. The last one I had was back in ‘84 to Cancun for a week. Since then I may get to go someplace but it is NOT a true vacation- always has some “purpose” somebodies B-day/Funeral/Moving a house full of stuff, that kinda crap. Did make Raintona but that was a long drawn out soaking wet mess- drowned My Cellphone, Our hotel was in Gainesville so We had to drive there after getting rained out on Sunday then drive back on Monday for the Race (and the JPM Jet Dryer show) then leave the Track at 02:15 for a fuel & driver change stops back to Mooresville.
Did Bristol night race last year- drove up, saw the Race and drove back Home.

I guess I really should not bitch too much but I’d like to not have to always be on a “mission/quest” and just be able to RELAX with the only worry being what to eat from the buffet or when My next glass of wine will be poured/ Margarita delivered to Me poolside;)

ALERT!!! Cup Q on now and just got word there a Thunderstorms & Lightning 8 miles away from Track, They have pulled camera crews in for safety and using remote ops cams.

41 posted on 08/22/2014 2:55:11 PM PDT by mabarker1 (FYI)

Will do. We are going there Tomorrow and I’ll see if I can prepay for some so when they get the shipment in I just have to pick them up. It’s been 8 months since We have been there.

Bella needs a new collar. Gonna try to get to SHR and get Molly a Tony collar/leash.

42 posted on 08/22/2014 3:01:02 PM PDT by mabarker1 (FYI)

To: Chode; nascarnation; SgtBob; McGruff; umgud; al baby; prisoner6; The_Sword_of_Groo; ...

If anybody wants a Dale Call let Me know and I’ll get them at the JRM Store here in Mooresville. Going there Saturday and see it I can get a price and if they will let Me prepay to assure we get them. I’ll also ask if they can get JR to Autograph them as well.

43 posted on 08/22/2014 3:06:57 PM PDT by mabarker1 (FYI)

44 posted on 08/22/2014 3:08:38 PM PDT by mabarker1 (FYI)

To: Chode; nascarnation; SgtBob; McGruff; umgud; al baby; prisoner6; The_Sword_of_Groo; ...

Bristol announces new April race date for the Food City 500: Fans of Bristol Motor Speedway have been heard. After considerable fan feedback, Bristol Motor Speedway announced Friday the 2015 Food City 500 weekend will move to April 17-19. Since 2005, the Food City 500 has been held in March. "This is a great day in the history of Bristol Motor Speedway thanks to our passionate fans," said Jerry Caldwell, BMS general manager and executive vice president. "Bruton and Marcus Smith and NASCAR heard the relentless plea for a true spring race date. The fans can look forward to a 2015 landmark celebration April 17-19 in Thunder Valley." Food City has become synonymous with NASCAR racing in the region with its sponsorship of two of the sport's most popular races, the Food City 500 and Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway. As the second longest running sponsor in NASCAR, Food City has also contributed more than $500,000 to local organizations through its annual Family Race Night events. "We are thrilled NASCAR, Mike Helton and Bruton Smith responded to the race fans," said K-VA-T President and CEO Steve Smith. "Bristol is a special place. The April date better accommodates our guests traveling in their RVs from northern climates and provides our loyal Bristol fans with the best possible Food City 500 experience. We can't wait for April 2015!" Tickets for the 2015 April race weekend are available now. For information on reserving your seat at Bristol, visit BristolTix.com or call (855) 580-5525.(BMS)(8-22-2014)

45 posted on 08/22/2014 3:11:36 PM PDT by mabarker1 (FYI)