It was much more physical than I thought it was going to be. The Cars are really striped down and you vibrate with the RPM, teeth and all. I did start to doubt my confidence after the car was started and the belts were tight, (real tight!) But I hit the gas and tailgated the spotter in front of me for 8 laps.
I'd do it again.
My boss a few years ago did the one at Charlotte, like you did. He said it was the greatest thrill of his life. He had the pictures of him in the driving suit standing next to the car, and him with his helmet on strapped in.
That poor guy had to have had a heart attack or something before the car hit the wall. 70 mph in a stock car, that’s barely a love tap with all the safety equipment they have.
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