One of the most wonderful weeks of the year has came back to visit us at home….
Yep, you guessed it: Race Week at Talladega. Twice a year, my attitude turns to liken the one of a 4 year old on Christmas morning. Theres just somthing about the place that does it. The love for motorsports, the comradery, the atmosphere..I could go on for days with phrases and adjectives to describe the place and its affect on me. This weekend will culminate my 30th consecutive year going to both full weekends each year. But this time will be different. This is the 50th anniversary of these hallowed grounds, and shes bigger and better than shes ever been. Guys and gals, if you dont have a ticket to this weekends events, and dont have a pass to gain access to the new Talladega Garage Experience, you are doing yourselves a total disservice. Steve and I have had the joy in watching it all take place. From the first scoop of dirt moved, to the last electronic device wired up, its been a treat watching this ol’ gal get a facelift. ISC and Talladega Superspeedway outdone themselves on this project. The main centerpiece, Big Bill’s Garage and Social Club is out of this world. Most of you have seen photos on social media of how it all looks, but friends, photos do it no justice. You need to see it with your own eyes, because Talladega is bigger and better than ever. Personally, its hard to still imagine that ive been attending events there for over half the years its been in existance. But its been a personal joy to see this place evolve from what it was in 1989, to what we are all about to embark on this weekend with the new garage area. It all kicks off on Friday morning..and ill be wide awake before the sun comes up.
Because THIS IS TALLADEGA…….