April 18, 2014

What a day! I had race car drivers bring their cars to school today. It's part of a reading incentive program called Race to Read and sponsored by Bandimere Speedway. Drivers volunteer their time to show their cars to kids and promote reading. I had a wonderful group of drivers today. They loved seeing the smiling faces of the students and their excitement over their cars, especially when they started them up. Have you ever noticed that certain smells and sounds trigger memories? Well the revving of race car engines trigger happy memories for me of Saturday nights spent at the Morgan County Stock Car races. My dad built custom dune buggies and was the official driver of the  "Trophy Girl" who presented the awards to the winning racers. I went with dad and hung out with my friends in the bleachers. It was a fun time - I hope you're reading this Wendy! I'm exhausted...!