Holiday Racing

As part of the tribute to fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, they also have a Dick Trickle Memorial Race at Golden Sands Speedway. Since it was only going to be 95 today instead of 98, we were a good uncle and aunt and went to see our nephew Colin race.

Flags were flying and a few veterans got to ride around the track during the National Anthem.

Saying it was hot is an understatement. But we tried to be smart and stay hydrated.

At some point in the late afternoon, though, right when it was 94 or 95 degrees, the track ran out of bottled water at the concession stand. The crowd wasn't huge today, but they were thirsty! I'm sure beer sales were up, too!

Colin did OK. He stayed in the top 5 for about 86 of the 99 laps. Then he had a little spin-out and had to go to the back of the pack. In the end, he finished 7th. In our minds, a top 10 finish is always good. But we aren't the driver or crew. Hopefully they're happy with a well-fought race.

Got home by 6 p.m. and soaked up the A/C!!

I had some freelance design work and I did mind it one bit. Nice to not be sweaty. Or have those pesky mosquitoes buzzing in my ear!

The three-day weekend was a good one. Tomorrow is back to reality when – again – I'll be grateful for a job working inside.