In 2002 things were a little more relaxed then they are now and we were able to work out getting garage passes through my work. Once inside the garage you are supposed to stay with your group but we usually ended up wondering around on our own. It was pretty cool to bring people right into the garage to watch them work on the cars. Most race fans never have this opportunity which makes it even more special and more appreciated by the ones we could take.
Enjoy and you will see plenty of Charlotte race pictures in years to come!
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| Me, Mom, Mike Clark and Donette |
Mom and Donette spending money on yet another driver!
This woman stepped right in front of the car I was trying to get a picture of!!
Dale Jr.'s Busch Car
Winners Circle-Duane, Rob and Teri McClellan along with us
Winners Circle
Inside the garage...Bobby Labonte was driving the 18 back then
Ricky Rudd sign for his 656th career start
Ricky Rudd was driving the #28 Havoline Ford
Bill Elliott was driving the #9 Dodge
I rode in the pace car one time and almost threw up!
Kyle Petty was driving the #45 Dodge
Mike was so nervous going up to the Winston Cup girl to get his picture taken...this one is cute but Monica is still #1
Most races our seats were behind the glass enclosure by the orange seats
Walking pit road
Grandpa Clark's car...he claims it was because Mark Martin was driving it?? Mark went on to win the race that day!
Sterling Marlin...One time they had the cars stopped on the track for a red flag and Sterling climbed out of his car and tried to repair a dented front fender...against the rules Sterling!
Wow, hard to believe that was 11 yrs ago! What a fun, fun weekend. Henry you covered so much and remembered a ton, but you forgot to mention the "chicken dance"! haha It seems like ages ago that BOTH my boys Ricky & Bobby were driving. ...hey...is that where they got the name Ricky Bobby from for Talledega Nights???
ReplyDeleteHAPPY MEMORIAL DAY to all and thank GOD for our brave men & women who fight daily for our freedom!
You sure had good times and so we also benefited from it now and then. Actually still benefiting...Phoenix & Las Vegas :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day to everyone. Wish it were a bit warmer here and the wind would stop blowing but at least the sun it is. Have a great weekend everyone.
Thank you again for not buying me the Mark Martin shirt that year. It would still be in my closet. Gentlemen, start your engines.
ReplyDeleteHope this year's race is fun for you, too. Barb, maybe some of those things Henry didn't mention were skipped over for a reason. Hmmm.
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day to all from us, too. Definitely want to thank all those who are protecting our freedoms! Won't forget those who gave their all, either!! May they rest in peace.