This past Sunday our friends Dave & Stephanie graciously invited us to attend the Grand Prix races in Long Beach. I love these types of events, not only because it's a fun new experience to break up the monotony of living in the "IE" (Inland Empire), but also for the plentiful, quality people watching. Oh, and the disgusting amounts of fried foods available (that's definitely a plus). All that aside, car racing has never been high on my interest list, (much to my father's chagrin). With some gentle persuasion from Mass (a skill he's far too good at), I was actually excited to give it a try.
What did I learn from our day at the track?-
- The quality of port-a-potties has slightly improved
- It's always good to have a tall person in your group when weaving through crowds of people
- There is a new brand of Viagra-type medicine on the market that I wasn't aware of
- There are currently at least 3 female race car drivers
- and I'm now fairly certain why my dad is losing his hearing.
In all seriousness, the race was a blast! Who knew that car racing could be so thrilling? To be honest, I never knew who was winning or losing, and we could only see one small section at a time, but I think the sheer speed of the cars and especially the sound of the motors was the most exciting part. I had never understood it before, but now I do. At times I found myself shouting and cheering for no apparent reason. It was fun! I gained a new appreciation for how cool it was that I had an Al Unser Jr. go kart as a kid. Massimo and I both talked about our dads all afternoon, and thought they would be proud of us for attending the Grand Prix. We tried to get some good shots...here are a few:
That's my town- the LBC- did you hit Belmont Shores or Pine for food? I love those parts... Feeling a little homesick. :)
ReplyDeleteWe had a great time with both of you! Can't think of a better couple to experience car racing with for the first time. =) Ha! Thanks for making the trek out to Long Beach. Always so good to see you.
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