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Being from the Northwest I didn’t grow up with or have any exposure to NASCAR, so when I took the job with the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau I knew I was moving into the hot bed of motor sports and that I would have much to learn in a short period of time. This past weekend turned out to be a gigantic learning experience. To the neophyte it is difficult to explain the intensity of the sound generated by the roar of the race cars. Then add to that the sensory overload one experiences by the constant barrage of logos, signs, and billboards. It was an amazing day. I felt like a little kid attending my first fair or carnival as I wandered through the fan fest checking out all of the many booths and displays. I have to admit that to my own surprise I found myself standing in line at the Sprint exhibit in order to participate in the “Sprint Racing Experience”. I got the opportunity to simulate the driving experience for few minutes, and left wishing I had enough time to get in line and do it again. Obviously the race is the big thing, and the primary reason people are there but looking out at the throngs of people in the infield and in the stands I couldn’t help thinking that I was witnessing a NASCAR race, and so much more. I’d like to hear from you what your favorite part of the race is.