Big Al's Bodacious Adventure!!!
On May 24, 2004, I did the Richard Petty Driving Experience. A Fifty Year dream came true! There were 15 of us in the class, all but myself in the 21 - 50 years old range.
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 This is what 700 horses look like |
 Here is my ticket! |
 Deep Contemplation! |
 Our Hero! |
 My accomplished pit crew - Ben, Wyatt, me, Ethan, Matt! |
 Getting the 5 point seat belt tight!
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 There is my "ride" |
 A "Close up & Personal |
 A "last goodbye!" |
 Where is my drivers license? |
 Can't back out now! This is a genuine NASCAR Pontiac Grand Prix with over 700 HP, warmed up, ready to go! |
 The START! |
 Mid run........ |
 The Finish!!!!! |
 It's over, climb out..................... |
 Who's excited? |
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The PROOF! |
 The Trophy! |
 Google picture of raceway at Orlando FL Wanna try to beat me? Sign up at http://www.1800bepetty.com/ |
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A "friend" claims this is the "after" picture! |
The top speed of the rest of the class ran from 114 mph to 119 mph. As you can see, Big Al clocked in officially at 121 mph.
The Indianapolis (IRL) cars ran their first ever race here on January 27,1996. won by Buzz Calkins!
