Gentlemen Start Your Engines...

Well, today is the Daytona 500. It might surprise some of you, not those of you who know me that I am a big NASCAR fan. I guess my Dad first exposed me to racing. He loved Dale Earnhardt and then my husband loves racing. Some might say why would you ever watch a sport where cars just go around in circles (someone actually asked me that last week). Well, there is much more to it than that. First of all these are the 40 best drivers in the world, who've qualified to be in the race. They have to set up the car and no, I don't know what all goes in to the car set up - it depends on the track, the weather, etc. Then the tires come in to the play, pit strategy and then driving and staying out of accidents. It's very interesting. But, you really have to see a race live to fully appreciate it - nothing like hearting the engines start up or the smell of rubber...(Shon should really appreciate that comment).

This year was especially good because BON JOVI opened with a special concert for the 500 and what could be better than BON JOVI (with special guest Jennifer Nettles whose also AWESOME, right Candice?!)? As you can tell I'm a HUGE BON JOVI fan as well. He sang 'It's My Life', 'Have a Nice Day' and 'You Can't Go Home'- duet with Jennifer Nettles. It was awesome.

Jeff Burton is on the pole but Jeff Gordon is on the outside (2nd). So, we'll see how it plays out. Stay tuned I'll update you later with my thoughts on the race...