Las Vegas Baby!

It is always a fun time when we pass through or stay in Vegas!  Our plan was to come for a few days to enjoy the two NASCAR races and maybe throw a couple of pennies in the machine just for the heck of it.  What we left Vegas with (ok don't get too excited, we did not win big) was a new appreciation for Sunblock and some new friends.  RV folks are so friendly and interesting.  As with our meeting of Tim and Glenda in Phoenix (also race fans), our time with Barb and Gerald from Canada was very enjoyable.  I am posting a photo of the #4 car (coincidentally the race winner) for Barb who happens to be a Kevin Harvick fan!

Thursday night was the Hauler Parade and for those who are unfamiliar, many of the NASCAR Haulers get all dressed up and fancy and parade down the Las Vegas Strip.  It's like the pre-party and we enjoyed the parade from the front of the Venetian.  Of course we had to get there early and of course we had extra time to spare so we threw a few bucks in the machines.

  

And introducing Les & Pat's two favorite drivers....Dale "Junior" Earnhardt and Kyle "Son" Larson.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Even if you are not a race fan you have probably heard the name Richard Petty aka "The King".  Here he is (in his trademark hat) in the drivers/owners lot prior to the race start.

Drivers - Start Your Engines!  Jeff Gordon (24) did have the Pole but had to start at the rear of the field so leading the pack to the Green Flag is Joey Lagano (22)