Phoenix Nascar Race: Report

The 2008 traveling group (most of the same group that went to the Daytona 500) headed out to the Phoenix race April 10Th - 14Th. We had perfect weather, high 80s/low 60s and not a cloud in the sky. We rented a house on a golf course and were 5 miles from the track. Marc and I would like to visit again, but we would not want to live there. I can't imagine what the summers would be like.

We hung out at our pool during the day and drank coronas. In the evenings we would call a cab and head to Westgate, a super cute entertainment area. By entertainment area, I mean an oasis of bars, restaurants, cinemas, etc. Our favorite bar, Hell's Half Acre, is where we spent most of our evenings. Its a very cool concept: small/industrial, low lighting, good looking bartenders, played music videos all night long, etc.

The first night we got into Phoenix, we went to Westgate and grabbed a bite to eat (at the Yard House). We ended up sitting next to Brian Vicker's jackman (Shaun Peet) and the Pit Crew Coach (Greg Miller). Vicki and I had a great conversation with them. It was fun to hear the 'behind the scenes' stories they had to tell.

A couple nights later, we ran into Erik Estrada and Daughtry. OK, so it wasn't Erik Estrada, but it was Daughtry. I am not a huge fan of Daughtry, but it was cool.

Looks like the next stop on the group's Nascar circuit will be the Richmond race. There are talks of going to the Chicago race, but that is TBD.

Most of the group will head to Aruba in October, that trip should produce some good pictures and stories.




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