Nothing like NASCAR at Bristol

I made my 2nd trip ever to Bristol for the Nextel Cup race this past weekend and there is no sporting event I have ever attended than the race at Bristol Motor Speedway...aka Thunder Valley! Whether you're a fan or not of NASCAR, every sports fan should make at least one trip to the historic track, just for the atmosphere. No sports fans are as loyal to their sport as racing fans. They live and die with their driver, be it, Jeff Gordon, Dale Jr. or Matt Kenseth.

At Bristol, it's amazing. If the race starts at 2pm..you show up at 6am..if the race starts at 8pm you show up at 6am...and it's an all-day party.

I used to be one of those people that never understood why people watched racing, but it's grown on me over the last few years. The feuds and rivalries are second to none, Kurt Busch vs. Jimmy Spencer or Kevin Harvick, or anyone else for that matter is great! Now Gordon vs. Kenseth looks like to could be a great rivalry after the incident on Sunday.

Other observatons on my drive down South...


There is a Waffle House and Cracker Barrell at every exit off the interstate south of Indianapolis to Knoxville.

Every female that speaks to you ends their statement with "Sweetie" or "Honey"

People in the south drive really, really slow with a dusting of snow.

I always heard Knoxville was a great college town. I spent a night out in the city and wasn't very impressed. Give me Madison anyday! I still want to go there on a football Saturday.

Watch out for the speed traps just north of Indianapolis! I had the cruise control on 73, yet the officers rader claimed I was going 85mph! Luckily, my dashingly good looks and charm got me off with just a warning...or I would have made another trip south to fight the law! ha!

If you have thoughts on Bristol or NASCAR in general..post them here in the comments section. I'd like to know what other tracks you enjoy!