I was Petty!



Guess what Jean gave me for our 20th wedding anniversary?

      



Car briefing, safety equipment briefing, and the most important thing...how to get in and out of the car and still look cool!

      



Bottom of the 9th, bases are loaded...it's time for the big one!

      



Lord, I really hope I don't need this today.

      



Lot tighter squeeze than it looks!

      



Gentlemen...START YOUR ENGINES!

      



Green! Green! Green!

      



Into Turn 1

      



Gettin' some down the front straight.

      



Out of turn 3..back in the gas!

      



Things are getting real fun now!

      



White Flag...150mph down the front straight..the crowd is going wild!

      



Checkered Flag...ice down the Gatorade..Daddy's coming home with a check!

      



Into Victory Lane...bring on the champagne!

      



Not so fast..gotta stop for the cursory tech inspection!

      



It's easier getting out than in.

      



What a hoot!

      



Yes, this was...AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!
Thanks Jean...You are the best pit babe in the world!




THE STATS

Total Hot Laps - 8
Fastest Lap - 125.68 mph
Peak RPM - 4,899
Total Lap Average - 116.892 mph
Average RPM - 4,937
When - June 14, 2001
Where - Walt Disney World Speedway