I wasn't much of a racing fan until I
found out how fun spectating--and even driving--can be.
Want to go drag racing? Bring sunscreen, earplugs, a neck brace,
and maybe even some kleenex.
I was ready to write off the phrase "It's time for CASCAR" as so
much PR mumbo jumbo, but after hearing speaker after speaker, after
talking to drivers, after seeing the cars and taking the pictures, I
came away convinced that for once, the PR people might be
right&emdash;that CASCAR's time has finally come.
If you want high drama, forget the theatre&emdash;racing's the
place to be--especially the very weird Castrol/McKerlie-Millen
Classic 200.
Fast fun, safer than your morning commute, autocrossing is good
for you&emdash;and your car. (The most fun you can have at 40
km/h--no kidding).
While navigational rallies aren't exactly races, they're a great
way to have some fun in your car and see your province in a whole
different light (mainly, that of high-beams.)
Suddenly, I have a lot more respect for stock-car drivers. This is
very hard work, even in a detuned car with an automatic transmission.