Happy Sunday Sassy Peeps!
I’m sure you guys have noticed that my mom has totally been my wing women on my last few trips. We are having so much fun together. Each year we usually plan for a few Gibson Gals road trips, but that number seems to be expanding. Don’t get me wrong, neither one of us is complaining, it’s just a very nice observation.
This go around, we headed down to South Beach to participate in the Nascar Experience with several other Advance Auto Parts guests, and BOY WHAT A THRILL IT WAS!!!!
Have you guys ever a chance to experience a Nascar Race? If not, hold onto your seats while I take you on the Nascar ride of a lifetime!
Behind the Scenes
The first Homestead-Miami Speedway day consisted of:
- The group getting to know one another.
- Picking up our credentials at the NXS ( NASCAR XFINITY Series) Credential Building.
- Being guided into the infield by our awesome tour guides.
- Given a tour through the NSX garage; which included:
- A tour through the JRM (JR Motorsports) led hauler and Access to the NXS Qualifying pit road.
Once each session was completed, we were free to roam the infield FanZone area, where we got a chance to chill out, cool off, mingle, eat a delicious lunch and take tons of photos.
After a few hours, we could hear the extremely loud and beautiful growls of the cars coming from the track as the NSCA Finalist practiced. As soon as practice was over, it was time for the actual NSX Race to start (200 Laps, 300 Miles; lasting about 3 hours).
It was my first time experiencing anything like that so you guys know I was totally riled up! I loved the sound of the cars as they went around the track. I also loved the way the guys in the pit worked as a team to get the tires changed and the vehicles back on the track in a matter of secs. Boy, they are fast. At times it looked like God would speed up time, making them look like animated figures instead of actual humans! It was literally insane! I have to tell you they totally ROCK!
Up Close & Personal
Day two of the Homestead-Miami Speedway Experience:
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- Once again, we were dropped off at the main entrance and guided into the infield.
- We were then given a tour through the NSCA Garage and free to roam in the infield FanZone area for about an hour.
- After that, it was time for our meet & greet with the men behind the wheel of Nascar #88…Alex Bowman and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Note: Alex was standing in for Dale due to medical issues.
- Next, came NSCS (NASCAR Sprint Cup Series) Driver Introductions.
Championship NASCAR Race (NSCS)
After the NSCS (NASCAR Sprint Cup Series) Driver Introductions the Championship Race begin!!!!
I have to tell you guys the first day was amazing, but the second day was totally Nascar Epic! Meeting Alex and Dale were awesome. Additionally, having the opportunity to stand on the track with the drivers/crew while the National Anthem was sung and being able to take pics with Alex was a Wowsers moment.
When the race originally started I was wearing my FanVision Racing Headset (A device that allows you to listen to the race up close and personal), but about 20 minutes in I took them off. I felt like they were in the way of my experience. I wanted to not only see this race, but I wanted to feel it as well.
This race was a little longer than the NSX Race. The boys did 267 laps, 400.5 Miles this time around. As the race was coming to an end, and we were sure that Carl Edwards was gonna take it an unfortunate crash, yet dramatic escape happened (Check it out). He was trying to get around another car to take the lead and hit a wall. Yes! It was unfortunate but he handled it with so much class and charm, it was like he won. You go, Carl! Woot Woot!
Although #88 didn’t win, it didn’t matter. He did an excellent job and he totally represented our Advance Auto family! Last but not lease…Kudos to Jimmy Johnson for doing his thang and taking the win like the champ that he is! Nice Job Jimmy!!! You totally rocked it out!
Total epic moments! Alex Bowman and Dale Earnhardt Jr signed my #advanceautoparts gear!
Alex Bowman and the Advance Auto Parts Crew totally representing!
Now to you Sassy Peeps! Have you ever an experience Nascar Race experience? If so, was it at the Homestead Miami Speedway or a different location? Inquiring minds want to know?
Thanks, Advance Auto Parts for a totally Epic and High-Performance Experience! My mom and I had a great time!
Have a Happy Healthy and Always Remember to Always….Stay Sassy
How cool. I literally know nothing about nascar racing, so that must have been a cool experience.
What a fun opportunity! My family and I love watching the races. It’s so cool that you got to get a behind the scenes look!
My husband would crawl into your suitcase if he knew he could come and do this. He Absolutely loves races and would love to have this opportunity.
How much fun is this!?! I have always wanted to go to a Nascar race. Definitely on the bucket list.
This is something I have always wanted to do! It would be fun to be able to speed down the road and not have to worry about a ticket. I would love to try this.
How fun is that? My son would love to do this. He’s studying automotive motorsports in college.
We went to Nascar in Dover a couple of years ago and it was so much fun!!
I’ve never been to a race, but it looks like it could be fun! My kids would really enjoy it too.
I have never been to a Nascar race but I’ve heard how fun they are. Definitely something that I’ll have to do with the hubby one day.
What an awesome experience! I would love to go to a Nascar race once. This is neat that you got to do all this.
Now this is a mega cool experience. I know so many people would probably love to get a first hand Nascar experience.
Such an awesome thing to experience first-hand! Jealous of the autographs 🙂
I went to Dayton last year and took a tour. It was so cool to see behind the scenes at a race. It sounds like you had a great time.
Looks like a fun time and so much to see! What a fun experience for any Nascar fan.
What a great experience! I would love to go to a Nascar race! Awesome!
I would love to have the opportunity to participate in the Nascar Experience. It sounds like you had an amazing time.
What a great experience!
Loved your blog on this unique experience. I did a similar 3-day trip for another brand to NASCAR at Charlotte Raceway and all your photos brought make why this experience was so unforgettable from someone like me who went in knowing little about racing, but emerged as a woman who received an excellent overview of what it takes to be a great racecar driver.
What a great experience! I never had a Nascar Race experience but I would love to! Sounds so much fun!
This sounds like it was an amazing event indeed. I would love to go to a Nascar race some day let alone have gone to this one. Thanks for sharing your amazing experience.
Oh wow what a great girls trip. I know that must have been an exciting and fun trip. Never been to a Nascar event but sounds like it would be really cool.
OMG and how fun was this!!! I’ve only seen a couple of Nascar races on tv. I imagine being there would be thrilling.
What an amazing experience! We have always wanted to try this! 🙂 Thanks for sharing your experience.
What an awesome behind the scenes opportunity- and a bucket list adventure for sure! I have to admit you are inspiring me to book a trip to a NASCAR race!
Such a great and fun experience you had in this event. Seems that you really had a good time. Thanks for sharing.
That is a cool experience. I haven’t been to a Nascar event yet. We have a speedway about an hour from us.
Omg how fun!!! I went to a NASCAR race a few years ago and had a blast!!! Who knew watching cars drive in a circle could be so fun!
That sounds like such a fun experience. I am not into race cars or racing, but my boys would love this once they are older and can handle the loud noise.
It looks like you had a wonderful time at the Nascar races! Love the photo of you by the car! That’s a keeper that you should frame! My hubby has a client who makes race car gaskets – I had no idea that all the parts are custom-built for race cars.
I am not into race cars or racing, but my boys would love this once they are older and can handle the loud noise. That sounds like such a fun experience.
I’ve never been to a NASCAR event, but I would love to someday. I think there’s one in Charlotte. Bet it’s exciting to watch it live.
I use to go to the races with my family. They loved it, but it was a little to loud for me.
I’ve never been to a NASCAR event but omg it looks like a blast! I’m so glad you had a wonderful time and what an amazing experience!
what a great experience that was for you! I’m not much into Nascar, but I would have loved to be there and witness this in person : ) lucky you!
Looks like a blast. My father in law is a huge NASCAR fan, he’d be over the moon for something like this.
What awesome pictures! You must have had such a blast! I’ve never been big into NASCAR but it seems like it’d be an awesome time!
Oh wow, how fun that would be. My dad drove when I was younger and I loved everything about the races from meeting other racers to cheering in the stands.
What an fabulous experience and I bet this so fum. Glad you share this with us.