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Off To The Races
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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Image (c) 2007, Karla Dorman.

People were just starting to come into TMS when I took this pic. Place is HUGE!! Like the angles in this shot.

I love NASCAR. So much fun. :)

My driver, Matt Kenseth (#17) finished fifth in the 300. He done me proud. Best showing in a while. :)


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Two hundred thousand voices strong
roar nearly as loud as racecars
zooming around the oval track -

Right there, yelling along with them.

Boldly colored shirts advertise
the drivers each fan hopes will take
the checkered flag at race's end -

Of course, mine was black and yellow.  :)

The taste of victory is sweet
for the winner; the rest hunger
to improve the next time they meet -

Maybe tomorrow, Kenseth's turn!  LOL

(c) 2007, Karla Dorman (11/3)


    

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 Reviews of "Off To The Races"
Reviewed on November 5, 2007
Glad you had a good time, keep it up and be blessed
God Bless
Michelle~

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on November 5, 2007
Just read this poem, but already know that you had an incredibly wonderful time, you and Karen. Glad it was such fun. Love the picture.

Kathy

Reviewed by Ann Scarborough
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
He'll be there Karla! Winning the race!
Love,
annie

Reviewed by Walt Hardester
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
This is great Karla.....
maybe tomorrow

Walt

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
glad you had a great time and your driver has a spectacular showing ... NASCAR events are a wild experience not to miss ... unfortunately, the only one i went to was the Daytona 500 in 1975 but i'll never forget it ...

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
Get some ear plugs!!! And, VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
Sounds like fun and relaxation, glad you had a good time! Enjoy!
Blessings,
Joyce B.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
Glad you had fun,enjoy your day..Hugssssss

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
Watch for Jeff!!! have a very good races day!!!
Georg

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
Don't forget your ear plugs at this prestigious event.

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
WOW! That stadium in the picture has monolithic porportions. As in your poem I can just imagine the noise from the excitement of the race. Your excitement is expressed in your words. Glad your driver was near the front.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
Congratulations on you guy . . . Sounds like you had fun . . .That's important, you know . . .

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
Great write and taste of life at ringside of one of the best sports...I hope my man Jimmir #48 sees yours in his rearview mirror at the finish line. lol

Fee

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on November 4, 2007
Nothing like a day at the races Karla. Enjoy the cup race today. I'll look for you on the little screen.

Reviewed on November 3, 2007
*VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!*

Man, Karla, what an adrenaline rush this is! I can see why people get hooked on this stuff! Glad we could share our day with each other, rootin' for #17! GOOOOOOOOOOOO, MATT!!!! WHOO-WHOOOOOOOOO!! Marvelous write that truly captures the spirit of the day, and that picture is too cool! Shows people just how big that place is--and WE were THERE!! BRAVA, extremely well written; you take the checkered flag with this winner!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D

VRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!! :D

Reviewed on November 3, 2007
Brilliant write and a marvelous pic

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on November 3, 2007
Can You Bet on the racese???
place $5.00 on #6
Peace & love be with you

William

Reviewed on November 3, 2007
cute write, sounds very exciting. :)

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on November 3, 2007
You brought back my own memories with this one Karla~

I used to be one of the ER nurses at the infield hospital in Daytona Bch. where I lived. I had the best seats in the house for FREE!
But, it wasn't a pretty picture when they'd all get tangled in a pile up!
Gosh! I was 20! ...and man O' man did we have fun with the drivers after the race, heading to the strip at night, partying till all hours, watching them re-fiberglass their car parts right in the hotel rooms!
Thanks for the memories! :)
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on November 3, 2007
I recall my marketing and public relations days when the NASCAR circuit was hot and heavy. From Darlington to Talladega to Daytona the people ripped up and down I-95 and tore the pavement up. WE always made lots of money from that NASCAR Circuit and it still brings a lot of $$$$ from fans.

Love,
Susan


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