Flight from Detroit to NC left on time. However, it is possible that this is the smallest commercial plane that I have ever been on. I have more room when I drive the Miata than sitting in this seat. Last week I got an email from my team mate Juan who was having a very busy week getting his loose ends tied up so he could come and play at VIR. My flight gets in around 1140; his doesn’t get in until 1445... Three hours is a long time to sit around and be excited so hopefully there are two groups making the trip from Greensboro to Danville.
When I got off the plane, I went to the baggage claim and found my contact for Dunlop. I also met Mike Austin who is coming to cover the event for Super Street magazine and was on the flight with me from Detroit.
We then got into the van with our driver Carl for the ride to Danville. When we showed up an hour later, this here to greet us.
I then checked in and was greeted with this sign.
After that sign, we picked up our schedules and race packets. Within this packet I got all of the press releases that were issued by Dunlop and a quick look at the week. In short, it’s gonna be busy!
Breakfast starts at 530, runs until 730 when we leave for the track.
Drivers meeting comes up next around about 830, practice until about 1130, back on the track until mid afternoon, then hit the showers to clean up before a super swanky dinner and then back to the hotel for a good nights sleep.
Next we took a bus to the Goodyear Golf and Country Club where we ate an amazing dinner of some good Southern BBQ.
After dinner and a few drinks we heard from our hosts who gave a little info about each of the competitors and the teams.
We are teams from all over the United States and even one from Quebec. There are number magazine writers from both on and off road publications who all seem like they are here for a great time.
After story time, we were told that there was a surprise for us... the door slid back and there was a room full of racing gear!
Driving suits, shirts, gloves, shirts, a hat shoes and a huge bag to carry it all in. Talk about better than Christmas, this is it. 
Tomorrow we find out what we are driving and get in some practice. That time is coming up soon so I am going to wrap it up and head to bed.
When I got off the plane, I went to the baggage claim and found my contact for Dunlop. I also met Mike Austin who is coming to cover the event for Super Street magazine and was on the flight with me from Detroit.
We then got into the van with our driver Carl for the ride to Danville. When we showed up an hour later, this here to greet us.
I then checked in and was greeted with this sign.
After that sign, we picked up our schedules and race packets. Within this packet I got all of the press releases that were issued by Dunlop and a quick look at the week. In short, it’s gonna be busy!
Breakfast starts at 530, runs until 730 when we leave for the track.
Drivers meeting comes up next around about 830, practice until about 1130, back on the track until mid afternoon, then hit the showers to clean up before a super swanky dinner and then back to the hotel for a good nights sleep.Next we took a bus to the Goodyear Golf and Country Club where we ate an amazing dinner of some good Southern BBQ.
After dinner and a few drinks we heard from our hosts who gave a little info about each of the competitors and the teams.
We are teams from all over the United States and even one from Quebec. There are number magazine writers from both on and off road publications who all seem like they are here for a great time.After story time, we were told that there was a surprise for us... the door slid back and there was a room full of racing gear!
Driving suits, shirts, gloves, shirts, a hat shoes and a huge bag to carry it all in. Talk about better than Christmas, this is it. 
Tomorrow we find out what we are driving and get in some practice. That time is coming up soon so I am going to wrap it up and head to bed.
posted by Unknown at 5:26 PM
5 Comments:
Did they have cake at dinner?
I've been hearing rumors or pie as well, can you substantiate this claim?
cake? there was cake and no one invited me?
I like pie. Tell me more!
More importantly...who is the beer sponsor for this event? Given the venue, I totally understand the penchant for high-cal, gut-bustin', lip-smackin', finger-lickin', ass-smackin' BBQ; but please don't tell us that you have to wash it down with friggin' COORS.
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