NASCAR Anyone?

Hello Bloggies! 

I have been so busy juggling work, family, and everything in between but none the less I couldn't be more thankful, blessed and excited to share this weekends event with you all! 

One of the fastest growing American sports is NASCAR and yours truly got a little piece of the action! 

Some of you may know exactly what I'm talking about but for those that don't let me share a little NASCAR 101 as I listen to my Aventura ITunes station this morning. 

NASCAR is an acronym for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Although it overseas many kinds of races the following are the top three: 

1. The Sprint Cup Series

2. Nationwide Series 

3. Camping World Truck Series. 

The cars used now have minimal resemblance to the stock heritage of its origins. Now you can find four types of cars out on the track; Ford Fusion, Dodge Charger, Cheverolet Impala and the Toyota Camry (hence why you see all of these companies actively promoting and marketing these tours).

The Ford Fusion on the track. 

Dodge Charger

Toyota Camry 

Chevrolet Impala

I'm strictly going to focus on the Sprint Cup series which features one of the 22 tracks located near my hometown. This trackt hosts one of the 36 races in the Sprint Cup Series. 

Welcome to the Auto Club Speedway located in the heart of Fontana, California. 

The speedway was built in 1997 and it's first winner, Jeff Gordon, made this track renownly known. 

So let's discuss a little more about the build of these cars. One of these fully equipped cars weighs about 3,400 pounds and has a wheelbase of 110 inches. A 358 cubic inch V8 engine can generate 750 horse power on the track! Wow! These drivers average a speed of 170 mph while maneuvering left turns on ovals or D shaped tracks. Laps range from 400-500 laps and as low as 150. I believe for this series it was 200 laps. 

There I am enjoying the adreline rush of sitting inside the stadium while the cars zoom by! Got to admit the people who invest in ear protection are truly smart, because boy do your ears buzz after a while. 

The California Speedway is one of the D shaped tracks. In order for one to win on this track you need a fast car, quick pit stop, smart crew shift, and an efficient engine builder. Due to the wide racing surface on this track, what it really comes down to is fuel mileage battling. 

Can't forget to give credit for the founder of NASCAR racing. It originally sprung from Bill France Sr. in 1948. 

The first NASCAR race featured three categories : strictly stock, roadsters, and modifies. In 1949 on a 3/4 mile dirt track at the Charlotte Speedway, Jim Roper won the first "strictly stock" division which flourished into the Sprint Cup Series we know today.

Of course, I can't finish my blog without thanking my friends at Von's/Safeway for allowing me the opportunity to work and enjoy some of the festivities. Thank you to my agency Encore Nationwide for booking me, I had a blast welcoming race fans into our tailgate. Even more fun was encouraging the little ones to play the bean bag toss game! But those Life Saver Gummy samples took the cake. People loved them! 

If you came by our booth on Sunday that was me sampling the gummies. I'm sure race fans enjoyed the games, samples and complimentary food! 

This was a shot prior to the the mayham! 

The booth was successful! Bringing the old together with the young! 

Me working hard :)

The Carl Edwards car on display, brought to you by Kellog's. 

Couldn't pass the opportunity to get inside. 

The crew! Professionals and a bunch of goof balls! Great teamwork! 

Here are a few snappets from surrounding areas that caught my eye. 

This shot was taken early Sunday Morning before the final race. 

And of course my lovely lady friends working their booths. 

The official partner of NASCAR handing health and beauty products. 

Toyota gals providing some arcade fun and airbrush painting! 

           So it's pretty much a wrap!

Congrats to Jimmie Johnson for putting up a great battle against Jeff Gordon. 

Of course everyone's problem this year was tires! Blowouts occurring by the minute. 

Kyle Bush took the win for the second year in a row. Another victory in the books for him. 

I sign off with the standings for the 2014 Sprint Cup Serie and a little inspiration. 

If you were not a fan before this blog I hope I left you with enough anticipation to watch the next race. 

What kind of women would I be to not support my fellow lady drivers. Although 2014 was not yet our year to have a lady representing in NASCAR, watch out for these ladies waiting to make a revolution.

Lok out for Paige Decker, Ayla Agren, and Karsyn Elledge. 

I couldn't have said it better: