DAY TRIP.... X 5

Time for Nascar, Las Vegas style. Settle. It. Down. February 25th - March 1st we camped outside turn 1 of Las Vegas Motorspeedway and it went a little something like this.
Day 1: Plan on leaving at noon, after repairs to the trailers and a trip to the E.R. we left about 4ish. We did get there in time for the hauler parade, those not familiar they have the haulers carrying the cars line up on Las Vegas Boulevard and then parade them down the boulevard and into the infeild of the speedway. Then went back to our campground to wait for the lock smith to overcharge...I mean unlock one of the trailers that had a broken lock. Finally after much convincing and several two-ones (oreo's) we went to bed.
Day 2: Qualifying. So every year we get garage passes but this year we hit the jackpot! We found a nice little area just off pit road where the drivers would walk past to get to pit road or go to their motorcoach lot. We got several autographs and photos and the drivers were, for the most part, very friendly and patient with the kids. We were literally the last ones to leave. My legs were so sore from standing in that one spot all day waiting for Dale Jr to come by. Yep, you guessed it! We saw everyone BUT Dale Jr. So in the last 6 years that we have been attending this race I have no autograph and no photos with him. Erin 0 - Dale Jr. 6.
Day 3: Rain, rain go away! It was cold and rainy but it did clear out and they did race. We were all rooting for Danica Patrick. Who was wrecked but she did not disappoint on her in car audio! This chick can totally hold her own with these guys and I'm excited for her future in Nascar.
Day 4: THE race. Fire. It. Up. Nascar never disappoints and this race was no different. It was sunny and warm and racy. Unfortunately, JJ won.
Day 5: Drive home, one blown engine and one lost trailer window.