Wow, how quickly one forgets their Hoosier roots when they move into the heart of NASCAR country. Growing up in Indiana, you automatically have open-wheel racing in your blood. Although at the time, it wasn't even called open wheel racing, Indianapolis was just racing period. Cindy and I had the opportunity to view the Bank of America 500 from the Lowe's Corporate Suite at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Although it was previously called Charlotte Motor Speedway, the track is technically in Concord, NC, about 20 miles through the back roads to Mooresville.
What a great experience. Our trip included a self guided tour of the pit area before the race and then settling in to our comfy seats behind the protective glass. Complete with personal Nextel computer TV sets to keep tabs on all the action and stats and all the food and drink you need, just a few steps away. The only disappointment was that Team 48 Lowe's finished second behind Kasey Kahne that night. If the truth must be told, we did sneak out a little before the end of the race to get a jump on traffic. I hope Mr. Niblock, our Lowe's CEO didn't notice we were gone.
