Halloween 2011

Mike drew it and I carved it.

Our only trick or treaters were three of the grand kids, Kaleb, Kaylie and Kiehra (unless you count neighbor Bob that showed up holding out a shot glass).

Oh yeah and these two hoodlums, Bill and Jen stopped by.

Pre Sprint Cup Race

The fly over was awesome!

Jeff Gordon during driver introductions.

Here comes Jr.

Oh for cripes sake fall off the stage Jimmy.

Mark Martin ... gotta love him.

If you look real close you'll see Jr and Jeff going by on the track during into's. 

Makita's Mini Me

Right down to the chicken strips..... it's a mini Makita.

Kansas Motor Speedway Saturday Oct 8th

On Saturday Kansas Speedway hosted the Nascar Nationwide race.  Danica Patrick was there and raced, more as a practice for next year when she comes over from Indy Car racing to Nascar full time.

Danica's GoDaddy Nationwide car.

Brad Keselowski took the checkered flag.

After the race we went back to the campground and kicked back by Duke, our new motorhome that replaces Eddie.

We Made it to Victory Lane

Or so it would seem............

Finished Friday up with an Arca Race

While still infield we were able to wonder around and see Victory Lane and the pitboxes etc.

After we left the infield we visited the Chevy booth.  Jimmy had a car there.

They had a cancer awareness Camero displayed.

Jr. had a car there.

Jr. also had a car in the National Guard booth.

The ARCA race that Friday was Kansas Speedway's first ever night race under the lights.

The #55 Toyota driven by Alex Bowman from Tucson AZ took the checkered flag.  He did quite a burn out after crossing the finish line.

After the ARCA race Jackyl performed a concert.  It was a very full day.

Up Close and Personal

Wow... can you believe I took this photo of Jeff ...right there in front of me?  Me either...... I can see his eyes.  He's very possibly looking right at me.

Oh you...haven't you crashed yet?

Matt Kenseth coming out of the potty.  Hope he washed his hands.

Carl Edwards

Asshole Busch (firery crash..firery crash... don't know how to spell it but I sure know how to chant it when this dude goes by)

Chad Knaus...very possibly the best crew chief in the history of Nascar.  Wish he'd fall off there, take a bump to the head and take a couple years off.  He has a breast cancer awareness hat on, which is very cool.

Cat in the Hat.... Jack Rousch

Hi Dale Jr.

Kansas Speedway Fanwalk

On Friday we got to go infield on the Fanwalk.

Didn't get any autographs but saw quite a few drivers up close.  We were there during practice and they didn't have time to stop and chat with us I guess.

Sprint Cup inspection area with the car template.

Me under the pole infield.

Breakfast at Kansas Speedway

Kansas Speedway camping sometimes includes french toast and a breakfast beer.

Kansas Speedway - Thursday Oct 6th

We arrived at Kansas Speedway Thursday October 6th.  Right out of the box we found some folks that had an entire bar setup.  Just so happened they are from Cambridge MN.  The entertained us with several of their treats.  We stumbled back to our site several hours later.

That evening was the hauler parade.  These trucks are huge.  They have two race cars and everything needed to work on those cars in there.

Makita and his new friend Larry from Cambridge are big Jimmy fans.  Almost got themselves run over.