The day was cold and rainy, but that did not stop us from having the time of our lives. Mike won two passes to the Marlboro Hot Laps. He and a guest (me of course) got the chance to get in gear and ride shotgun with a professional driver on a race way with speeds up to 150mph. What a rush! So we arrived at about noon and the day began. We got measured and suited up for the thrill ride of our lives. Mike decided to get into an Indy 500 race car which proved to be easier to get in than out. I just stood by and took photos.
We got a good chuckle when he was trying to get out of the car.
I couldn't believe I actually suited up. It was sooooo cold. The temperature was about 43F but the wind chill was about 37F. Thank God my mommy crocheted me a beautiful purple scarf and it sure did help keep my ears and neck warm.
Here is Mike preparing for his ride. He was thoroughly checked before getting in the car. They helped him in and strapped him down. He was with a female professional driver and they were ready to rock and roll. He said that they got up to 130mph on the straight away and she took the S curves at 90mph. When he returned he could not stop smiling and talking about the fun he had on the ride.
After the race car ride we tried to settle down from the excitement. I was too chicken and did not ride the race car. I just couldn't bring myself to being a passenger while someone else drove at that speed I stood on the sidelines and cheered for Mike.
OMG! I went drifting in a Mustang with professional driver Carlos. It was awesome. There were a couple of times that I thought we were going to crash right into the cement wall, but he was always in control and I was not.
Okay I am out of the car. Where is the ground so I can kiss it!
I was still a little weak in the knees when they removed my helmet. The guy in the picture with me was the one that convinced me to go drifting and I am so glad that he did because I had a blast.
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WOW! Looks like you guys had so much fun!!!!!!! I'm so glad!
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