The racetrack, somewhat normal
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40230)
United States
June 14, 2020 12:45pm CST
Hi All,
Well, happily yesterday mom and I went to the racetrack. This is a 1/8th mile track that hosts drag racing. We have some good friends who are racers. We didn't go at all last year because dad wasn't well enough, unfortunate.
Well, it was a little difficult being there without him, but it was a nice day, too.
We saw our friends and spent the day in the sun. While I don't know much about it - It is fun to see the fast machines run down the track.
The food and the concessions was, as always - tasty.
Seeing our friends was lovely too.
As usual very , very careful with the virus concerns and everything.
Here is a video (not mine) on Youtube of the raceway. Given the date in 2017 I might have even been there.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Jun 20
Are your raceways closed still? About 3 weeks ago ours opened, but to racers only. Last weekend ours opened to allow 25% of capacity for spectator. I hope you can go enjoy, too, soon
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
15 Jun 20
Glad that it was somewhat normal with all safety measures and precautions with the virus.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Jun 20
Thanks! I figure it was fairly safe - being outdoors. We could have sat in the bleachers, but we chose our own lawn chairs, farther away from people :-)
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
17 Jun 20
@FayeHazel It was smart and safe to do so
We should take all possible precautions from our side.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Jun 20
Thanks! Ah true, it was so his thing... he knew the most about cars and high performance of anyone I have ever met
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
16 Jun 20
If the Queen of England won't go to the Ascot races for the first time in 68 years I ain't going to any races!!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Jun 20
I just read that. Aw. That's too bad.
As I figure... we were probably fairly safe. We could have sat in the stands - but instead brought our own chairs, stay away from people....
@MommyOfEli2013 (89594)
• Rupert, Idaho
14 Jun 20
That sounds like a good time, and glad it was somewhat normal :)
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@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
14 Jun 20
Glad to know that you both had so much fun with the track. Always stay safe 
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Jun 20
Thanks so much :-) Taking cautions here - and same for you, hope you are happy and well :-)
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@snowy22315 (208885)
• United States
16 Jun 20
That is great, you deserve some fun in your life!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
17 Jun 20
Thanks! it was a nice distraction, and something we felt safely able to do
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Jun 20
Thanks! So nice to have a bit of normal
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
25 Jun 20
Thanks! It was nice to feel normal at least sort of
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
6 Jul 20
@FayeHazel
Sounds like a fun time. So glad you and your Mom got out and saw friends too.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
7 Jul 20
@FayeHazel
I am glad it was good for the mental health for the both of you and you are welcome.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
6 Jul 20
Thanks, so good for the mental health I think
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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30 Jun 20
Sounds like fun! One of my regrets was not going to the Indy 500 when I had the chance in college. Not a fan of cars going around and around a track but sure the atmosphere is electric!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
30 Jun 20
Oh that would have been something to see. Maybe you can go another time? This in particular is drag racing (1/8th mile) - so zip down the track and then the next guys go. :-) But one time in Brainerd (which is 1/4 Mile Track) I walked over to the road race track (a circle) and actually that was interesting in it's own right too
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
5 Jul 20
@dgobucks226 Ah yes so hard for tracks to keep open and make a profit I think
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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1 Jul 20
@FayeHazel I would probably like drag racing more. We used to have a facility nearby but I think it finally closed down.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
16 Jun 20
Oh yes. Not too bad if you just go to watch - but our friends, so it seems are always breaking down, needing to fix the car, not to mention transport to different tracks, and all of the fees and insurances that are needed I'm sure
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