You know that feeling when you come across the PERFECT gift for someone? Well back in January, something popped up online about driving real race cars and I just knew Derek would love it. Except for telling a few friends, I've kept it secret for 5 months and was super excited for the day to finally be here.
So on Saturday morning, we loaded up the car and drove to the track. We're really not Nascar people so it was a new experience for us, but we picked a perfect day with the sun and 74 degree temp.
Derek had to sit in a 35 minute class before suiting up and being assigned a car. I guess these cars can get up to 150mph but only the pros with the ride-alongs do that. I purchased the driving experience for Derek so that he could have total control and he thinks he got up to 120-125. That's still too fast for me and I definitely had a case of the nervous toots.
If you are into Nascar, then I'd strongly recommend doing this at a track near you! And if you aren't, it was still a fun once-in-a-lifetime experience!
What a great gift! How are you going to top that?
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome wife you are!!
ReplyDeleteWOW that is so awesome!! I'd be so nervous but wow what a fun gift! You also are totally amazing for keeping that secret for so long!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome gift!!
ReplyDeleteI always see offers to do this, but I never pull the trigger. Mic and my dad would love to do it! Maybe I will plan better and do it for them next year :) Looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift! My hubby and a friend did this last year after buying a Groupon deal for themselves. I would have loved to be able to give it to him as a gift. My dad is really into Nascar though, so maybe I'll get it for him instead!
ReplyDeleteMy sister purchased this for my Dad's 60th birthday. We are little nervous that you have to basically sign a paper saying you won't sue if you get injured....but he is excited about it...
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome birthday gift! You totally get a gold star for that one! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat gift idea! I would be super nervous too!!
ReplyDeleteWhat did Derek think of it? Was he totally surprised?? Such a great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome is this?! Great gift idea!
ReplyDeleteSoooo coool! Do you remember racing with your dad at Malibu Grand Prix in the late 1980s? Was a miniature indy car racing track= 1/2 mile traditional race track where you raced several times around and it featured Virage, Mini Virage, and Grand Virage (2-seater) race cars.
ReplyDeleteThat is AWESOME! Did you get a Groupon type deal? Jarrod is a huge NASCAR fan, and I've always thought of doing this for him.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome gift!! I've seen that advertised at the KC Speedway, but never thought of it as a gift. Genius. Nicely played!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing gift!! I can only imagine how much fun Derek had!
ReplyDeleteOh my house fun is that! Great job on the gift idea!
ReplyDeleteSUCH a cool gift idea!
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