In 1993, I sold my business, packed up whatever would fit in my 3000GT (not much), and headed to NASCAR territory – Charlotte. That’s where Benny Parsons via ESPN told me I had to be if I wanted to go racing. I was way too old to begin a driving career, and, as my high school guidance counselor said , “(I) could do anything I wanted except be a mechanic”.
One day watching a race, I noticed a big yellow vehicle in the infield. I had never heard of the company, but the next day I called for an interview, and shortly thereafter I had the toughest, dirtiest, stinkingest job I’ve ever had. And it was fantastic. Not only did I learn to negotiate the labyrinth that the six county area calls “roads”, the race teams were my customers. I respectfully gave them great service and felt that I played a small part in the building of the cars. I also had weekends off enabling me to OD on TV and radio race activity.
After 8 years it became apparent that it was a younger man’s job. I subsequently became a motorcoach driver and tour guide while also designing race venue tours. I knew where everything race related was and how to efficiently get from point A to B, C, D… – no minor achievement on the Charlotte area roads.
Thirty five years ago, when I reacquainted myself with Nascar, I dove in deep. Thanks to TNN, the Winston Cup Scene, and Greg Fielden’s books, I became somewhat of an amateur historian. I read every word of Greg’s 40 Years of Stock Car Racing, including what I call the Box Scores of every race from 1949 through 1989. My wife was required (urged) to learn the drivers, sponsors, owners and crew chiefs. I’m sure she did it with great pleasure.
I’ve been conducting my own tours for over 30 years, the last 20 years professionally.
So, we only have one tour. We like to call it “Your Tour”. Every tour is personally designed to fit your needs and desires.
Maybe you can’t get to “their” bus in time. Or you want to leave “their” tour before it’s finished. With us you have total flexibility. You and your team can change the itinerary on the fly, eat lunch if and when you want, or spend more or less time at any particular venue.
You see, it’s just your intimate group on the tour. No need to accommodate others or follow “their” generic tour. We can start when you want and go for as long as you can stand it.
We’ll visit some places you’re not likely to see with any other tour.
Oh, and if there are more than two in your group, you’ll save a lot of money.
