Imagine the thrill of being in a car on a 31 degree bank, holding the steering column, pushing the pedal down as far to the floor as you feel safe doing...and driving faster than you did when drag racing as a teen...
This was Bo's experience at Daytona. He had SO MUCH fun! He was smiling all evening. We just recieved the DVD of his experience yesterday in the mail. As we popped it into the television, I got to experience some of what he did behind the wheel. Well, actually, I probably didn't experience much as it was all on video which doesn't do the experience justice, but Bo was able to relive the day and hopes to go again another time.
Next time he'll do 16 laps, this way he can loosen up for longer, and he will be allowed to go faster. The instructors told us it would take about four laps to get the death grip experience off the steering wheel and enjoy the ride. Bo reported that this was accurate for him. He was trying so hard to stay at the proper car distance behind his instructor, as well as keep the car in the right lane of travel, that he was tense (probably something to do with the speed as well...). Whew, lap five he realized he was holding tight still and told himself to lighten up. Once he was able to relax he drove better and managed to achieve a top speed of 146 mph which is about the highest they will take you if you are managing the car well in the eight lap event.
Must have been managing well(can you tell I am so excited for him, still?)~ he got the best lap time you can "technically" achieve when following an instructor for eight laps. They go faster in ride alongs, but allow only for certain speeds in the individual driving. 8 laps allows for about 146 mph, and the people who get up to that somewhat consistently (e.g. a few laps) have "done a good job following what they were taught" according to the trainer. My dear hubby did a GREAT job! I was so proud of him when he finished. It was the most delightful day I have spent with him in awhile...just watching him fill his heart with the things that have been stirring there since his youth...what fun it was for both of us!
Thank you, Lord, for the provision of a wonderful weekend for us. Thank You for the gift of wild rides and safe but pushing the limits entertainment for those of us who thrill with these things. May you be blessed by the blessings that were recieved.
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WOW! What a fun time! Your weekened sounds so amazingly fun and refreshing! It also sounds like your hubby is one blessed man to have a wife who loves him and cheers for him as he enjoys the things that make his heart come alive! :)
I loved catching up on your blog and hearing what your family has been up to. My brother and his wife lived in Florida for a few years, but we never made it down there to visit with them. Maybe we will someday - I've heard that the beaches are amazing (and I LOVE the beach..)
Blessings to you my bloggity friend!
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