Nascar race at the Las Vegas Speedway. Photo by P. Rickrode
Have you ever wanted to be a race car driver? Come on, show of hands, who’s wanted to be a race car driver? I think I’m a race car driver every day. Even in my little cross-over Nissan Rogue, I’m secretly a race car driver. Maybe it’s because I’m a little speed demon, or maybe I like how a powerful car engine feels and sounds when you rev it up. In any event, I think you should all know that I have this compelling urge to drive a race car. It’s on my bucket list.
I’ve included a video at the end of this link that I shot while “racing” on the Radiator Springs Racers at Disney’s California Adventure Park a few weeks ago. Unfortunately I was assigned the back seat, so I didn’t have best filming advantage, but I think it turned out pretty good. You can enjoy that after this month’s edition of Take It Or Leave It – Race Car Style.
Here’s a reminder of the rules: Post your guesses (would I take it, or leave it) in the comments section below. I will post my responses Thursday. The person with the most correct guesses is my winner, but you must re-post in the comments section in order to claim your prize. It’s that simple. Unclaimed prizes will be forfeited after one week from posting the answers.
Nascar race at Las Vegas Speedway. Photo by C. Rickrode
Would I, or wouldn’t I:
1) Park in a handicapped spot;
2) Run a stop sign;
3) Tailgate (like a good race car driver would);
4) Text while driving;
5) Talk on the phone while driving (w/o blue tooth);
6) Deliberately drive slow in the fast lane to slow traffic for a known speed trap area;
7) Tap my brakes for a tailgater;
8) Drive without my seatbelt fastened;
9) Double park;
10) Use the carpool lane to pass a slower driver.
Good luck. Now here’s the video I told you about:
Word of the Day: Intumesce
Fun fact about me: I have a clean driving record (knocks on wood)
Original post by Jansen Schmidt, April 2014. Original video by P. Rickrode via YouTube. Original photos by Patricia Rickrode
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