So it's another summer weekend!

Tomorrow we're heading to POCONO RACEWAY; after residing less than an hour from the track for 16 years, I figured it was time to go.

Well, that and I got a deal on Saturday tickets. True NASCAR fans (the kinds whose blood type is measured in octane) might opt for the $500 ticket package, giving them unlimited access to the track, the infield, the garages, for the three days. Sadly, that price is out of reach this summer.

Me? I am a passive fan. I get into the race in the last 10 laps or so, but that's about all.

As much-better-half and oldest son are to two hard-core fans, it really ought to be she and he going, but she hates the hot/humid weather, and she thinks it would be something he'd enjoy with me.

Tomorrow there will be a few practice runs for the drivers competing in Sunday's race. Then there's an ARCA race in the afternoon. The NASCAR Sprint Division is like the Major League of Baseball; the Nationwide Division is like the AAA Minor League. ARCA is to AA baseball... some up and coming stars, to be sure.

Should be a great day in all! Then Sunday will be the day for the 6 year old brother (who would not do well in the heat and the noise), since he'll feel a little left-out once he knows where big-brother went.

Ah well... that fatherly juggling job never ends!