Last Christmas I bought Ben a Nascar driving experience down in Richmond. He has tried to go two different times but has been rained out each time. The third time truly was a charm because not only did he have perfect weather but I got to go with him (which of course is a bonus lol).When we got down to Richmond we drove right on to the center lot where all the race car drivers trailers etc are usually parked. We signed in and decided to have me ride along with a professional driver just for fun. It was awesome! I really wish we would have gotten a picture of me in the car but Ben was taking his “driving course class” and so he wasn’t there to snap a pic. It was fun climbing through a race car window and then driving crazy fast around the track. I thought of my dad as I was riding along and his love of speed. He used to be a drag racer.

After Ben’s class got out he was dressed and ready to go. First he rode along with a professional driver to get some tips and then he was off on his own. He had a head set and as he raced other amateurs like himself passing was encouraged. I sat on the stands and tried cheering him on. I knew he was happy when he passed other cars. Go Ben!