CarlC
11-14-2010, 08:17 PM
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of car activity around the Casanova home.
First was SEMA/OUSCI https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?74420-The-OUSCI-2010.-What-a-day!! T
Then this past Thursday my dad, two sons, wife, and I rode in my Might Mite for the San Fernando Veterans Day Parade https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?74477-My-my-how-times-change
Then late last week I get an offer from Optima to attend the NHRA finals in Pomona. Gee, drop everything to take my two sons to the races and get V.I.P. passes for the Kalitta Motorsports pit areas? What a choice!
For the three of us it was the first time to a big-time drag race event. It was very cool to be able to sit down and watch Jeff Arend's DHL/Optima Batteries pit crew work. Standing next to that car during warmup is killer. Optima also hosted a technical seminar where the attendees were able to better understand Optima Batteries and ask questions. Afterward Jeff Arend, Dave Grubnic, and Doug Kalitta came over and signed posters and hats. Doug was very gracious and stayed for a few extra minutes and talked to my boys. We were easily spoiled by the hospitality and access that we were fortunate to have.
As we walked to the stands the Funny Cars started running. The very first drag race pass my boys ever saw in person were two Funny Cars hauling the mail, and we were right at the finish line. They were stunned, and for a ten and seven year old to be stunned, it has to be something special.
Unfortunately, Doug and Dave had tough days, but Jeff Arend finished second to John Force who secured not only the win but his 15th world championship.
I can't thank Optima and Kalitta Motorsports enough for their hospitality and thoughtfulness. It's events like these that make for a lifetime of memories. My boys are still talking about the fun they had. Thank you Cam.
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First was SEMA/OUSCI https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?74420-The-OUSCI-2010.-What-a-day!! T
Then this past Thursday my dad, two sons, wife, and I rode in my Might Mite for the San Fernando Veterans Day Parade https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?74477-My-my-how-times-change
Then late last week I get an offer from Optima to attend the NHRA finals in Pomona. Gee, drop everything to take my two sons to the races and get V.I.P. passes for the Kalitta Motorsports pit areas? What a choice!
For the three of us it was the first time to a big-time drag race event. It was very cool to be able to sit down and watch Jeff Arend's DHL/Optima Batteries pit crew work. Standing next to that car during warmup is killer. Optima also hosted a technical seminar where the attendees were able to better understand Optima Batteries and ask questions. Afterward Jeff Arend, Dave Grubnic, and Doug Kalitta came over and signed posters and hats. Doug was very gracious and stayed for a few extra minutes and talked to my boys. We were easily spoiled by the hospitality and access that we were fortunate to have.
As we walked to the stands the Funny Cars started running. The very first drag race pass my boys ever saw in person were two Funny Cars hauling the mail, and we were right at the finish line. They were stunned, and for a ten and seven year old to be stunned, it has to be something special.
Unfortunately, Doug and Dave had tough days, but Jeff Arend finished second to John Force who secured not only the win but his 15th world championship.
I can't thank Optima and Kalitta Motorsports enough for their hospitality and thoughtfulness. It's events like these that make for a lifetime of memories. My boys are still talking about the fun they had. Thank you Cam.
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