NASCAR Salutes Keith McGee

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07

Waiting in Any Line (Including Restrooms)

DON’T ROLL YOUR EYES. MONTHS OF

quarantining and not being able to be at the race track or around hardly anyone will do this to a person – even if you’re the most impatient person in the world. If this pandemic did anything, it reminded us of all the things we take for granted.

Sure, it may not be the most fun thing in the world to stand in line – especially to go to the restroom – but after months and months of no lines and no people, we actually kind of missed it. After all, what better place is there to get to know someone, ask them about their favorite driver or tell a few stories than standing in line for the restroom or at the concession stands?

In fact, at this point, we say, “The longer the line, the better!” It just means more time to chat with those around you.

Sure, lines may not be ideal for people who would rather sit than stand, but standing is just part of the NASCAR experience. If you can stand at the start of the race and each time the drivers take the green flag after a caution, then you can stand a few minutes to get a hot dog – and you can certainly stand to get some relief for your bladder.

Think about it like this: Would you rather stand in a crowded line at the track or witness an empty track from your home living room? When you look at it like this, waiting in line never seemed so tolerable.

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08

Paying for Parking

BACK IN THE DAYS BEFORE COVID-19

changed how we all live, having to pay for parking at the race track was almost universally considered nothing less than a nuisance. Who in their right mind really wants to pay to park anywhere – much less at a race track where you’ll most likely still have to walk a good distance even after paying?

Well, times have changed, and paying to park no longer seems like such a burden. This, of course, is because we vividly remember the days – think early 2021 and most of 2020 – when paying to park would’ve been a welcome sacrifice just to be able to attend a NASCAR event live and in-person.

So don’t sweat that 20 bucks or whatever it might be to park. Chances are, that money is going to some person or organization that absolutely loves NASCAR. And assuming that’s the case, you can view paying to park almost like you might view paying to eat at your favorite restaurant. That is, at the end of the day, it’s so worth it – and it sure beats watching the race from home.

So, basically, look at paying to park as an investment. It’s an investment into a fun experience at the track that some people will never get to have and that virtually no one had for over a year while COVID-19 ran rampant on these shores and forced people and businesses to shut down things – like race tracks – that you hoped would never be closed.

09 Tailgating

YOU CAN SEARCH HIGH AND LOW. YOU

might even try Googling “fun activities” or “fun things to do.” It’s unlikely you’ll ever find anything more enjoyable than a NASCAR tailgating experience.

Whether it be done in the company of good friends, family members or a combination of both, tailgating is one of the best ways to make memories at the track because it involves delicious food and a community of people with the shared purpose of simply having a great time.

The most seasoned NASCAR tailgaters have all the great tailgating recipes, know the best tailgating games to play, and know exactly what to bring with them to the track in order to make the most out of the weekend.

On a typical NASCAR weekend, hundreds if not thousands of fans participate in some kind of tailgate, but COVID-19 put a temporary stop to all of this. Even in the relatively few cases where tracks did allow a limited number of fans, tailgating temporarily became a forbidden activity in an effort to slow the spread of the deadly virus.

But now that most tracks are operating at full capacity again, tailgating has resumed – and it’s a beautiful sight. In fact, we couldn’t be any more thankful to see people grilling burgers and steaks, soaking up the sun and connecting with one another from the bed of their pickup truck or the outside of their RV. If there’s any activity done at the race track that brings people together, it’s tailgating – and we’ve sorely missed it.

10 The National Anthem & Flyovers

NASCAR FANS, DRIVERS AND TEAM

members tend to be some of the most patriotic people you’ll ever find. It’s even fair to say NASCAR is hands-down the most patriotic of all sports.

Most of the people who attend races and work in the NASCAR garage all but bleed Red, White and Blue – and many of them have personally served in the armed forces, defending the freedoms and ideals of this great nation. One of the ways this patriotism is seen on race weekends is through the singing of the national anthem and, in many cases, other patriotic songs during pre-race ceremonies.

The anthem is usually followed by a flyover featuring some kind of sophisticated military aircraft, which is always an impressive sight to behold – especially if you’re lucky enough to be at the track and witness it in person.

While the singing of the anthem remained a staple of race day even when tracks weren’t able to host fans, it was typically performed by someone at another location. And, sadly, military flyovers went away.

But with most COVID-19 health restrictions having been lifted, the in-person singing of the anthem has returned – as have the impressive military flyovers, which are a tangible display of our nation’s military power and strength. To witness these is like nothing else, and they put chill bumps on the backs of even the most reserved NASCAR fans.

With no flyovers and live performances of the national anthem, race day never felt exactly right. We’re so glad they’re both back and here to stay.