Leonard left Thursday for Vegas to conclude his "Rookie" fan season of NASCAR. Last year he went to his first NASCAR race in Vegas at the last minute with his best friend "Bubba" and a few other members of Washington State's finest (State Patrolmen). He had no idea what NASCAR was about or much interest in the race, I encouraged him to go to get away before the start of his busy season and before the baby arrived. It forever changed our lives, as now most Sundays between February and October, and an occassional Saturday, are spent watching "The Big Race" of the week. My children have been highly persuaded to cheer for Tony Stewart and anyone who can beat Kyle Busch. Yes, he has chosen Tony Stewart as his driver! Yes, the bad boy, the not-so-fit one, the one who doesn't shave most race days, doesn't have a beautiful trophy wife/girl friend standing with him during the National Anthem before each race...that is the number he cheers for!
He came home from Vegas last year with the ugliest Orange #20 hat that was worn faithfully all race season. (Yes, he even showed up at the hospital wearing it to take Gage home!) Then...Tony changed cars, numbers, became a partner and now we have new colors. My only hope is that Leonard returns from his trip with a much more attractive hat with #14 in red, black and white. The one he has currently created and worn the past few weeks, says "WHITE TRASH" all over it!
Now, don't you agree the hat needs to be replaced!!! Just delightful!!
(We hope he also comes home on Tuesday with many great memories and stories! There is just something about hanging out at the racetrack for 4 straight days that simply doesn't appeal to me. Glad he has friends that enjoy it like he does!)
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2 comments:
I hope Leonard has a blast and comes home energized! I happen to love the hat. It is definitely a one-of-a-kind.
Oh, Dan and I went to the Vegas race in 2000 and got rained on. We loved it though. The first race we had ever been to was in Phoenix in 97 or 98 (can't remember) and I had warned everyone to take a rain coat. They laughed at me. Half-way through the race, it POURED! I was the only one in a rain coat and I had to laugh.
What a fun get away for him! At our house, we LOVE Kasey Kahne!! He's a from WA you know.
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