They knew I was coming.

Suiting up.

Posing for the press.

Posing with my fans.

My groupies.

Having a once over with the car.

Gotta make sure it's all there.

More press shots. The sponsors require all this stuff.

Practicing for victory lane shots.

The format was one student following the instructors car.

These were the two pro dirvers there that day. You could by a ride with them at 165mph.

Entering turn one. All you gotta do is watch the marks.

Turn two, coming off the 26 degree bank.

I am ready to go!

The crew has finally got the car ready...

What do you mean the door doesn't work?

Which seatbelt am I supposed to be using? There are like 5 of them in here!

Oh, I see.

Waiting for the track to clear.

And he's off!

End of lap 1, and I am trailing the leader...

End of lap 7 and I have closed the gap considerably. The instructor had to wave me off a few times bacause I kept getting to close.

We are coming out of turn 4 at about 140mph.

Time to pit.

Old number 15.