Ah, the traveling peeps.
Their last stop was sunny southern California at Auto Club Speedway. They sent
along photos from their seats, of themselves in those seats, and various other
adventures of the day like posing on pit road, a place which after the race garnered much attention.
Of course, they were first hand witnesses to the post race
melee. Depending on where you sit, your view of pit road can be not so great.
At home, we saw every punch and heard every 7-second delay comment from the
always amusing, often fiery, Tony Stewart. That would be the Tony we have
missed since he became a team owner.
And no penalties – points or cash – for anyone. When you get
called to the big red truck after a race, you expect a penalty or two on
Tuesday. But not on this Tuesday. When the race incidents break into fisticuffs
after drivers climb out of the cars, the Peeps turn to each other and in unison
say, “Mr. Stewart to the big red truck. Calling Mr. Stewart to the big red
truck,” followed by much laughter and discussion of money and points. Just
insert whichever driver is involved in whatever happened. Gordon, Bowyer, Busch
(either one), Harvick.
Now, when you are at the track, you have to check Twitter
for updates from the teams, but the RaceViews are generally set on certain
drivers, not the broadcast. So, texting was fast and furious after the race.
But, here are the photos, courtesy of Peep Roberta Hunter. Sista,
hopefully I’ll see ya in May in Charlotte!
