Kart MADNESS...again...

So for the boy's birthday we went back to Unser Racing in Denver with a bunch of our friends. We had an insane time (again). That place is awesome. Since his birthday was on a Thursday...conveniently...we were able to go for Thursday Thunder again and had unlimited races for $60. Everyone had a really great time. Since there was 6 of us we were able to dominate every race we were in which made it way more fun. Here is video of the guys doing their last race of the night.



We had a really fun time. We still haven't tried the other new track on the other side of Denver and will probably have to just to see. Apparently Tim Tebow of the Broncos raced at that one *shrugs*. I think they just have better a better marketing team and probably had him come in for free but thats just me. Anyway here are the guys getting ready to race...



We had a blast :) someone even blew a tire haha

Kart MADNESS!

So its totally winter right now and that means stetchy drivers on icy roads and DEFINITELY no motorcycling...SO...what are we going to do to get our driving fix while also getting outside of the house?

Indoor Go-Karting!!!



We drove down to north Denver last night and visited a new indoor kart track called Unser Racing & Entertainment. We being my boy Brian and our friend The Nick Bair (of Supermotarded fame). To sum it all up into one sentence:

You know you were having fun when you find pieces of tire hidden among your unmentionables :]

This is just my back...see the little tire pieces? WELL they went everywhere...



We may have hit that threshold of too much fun haha! And our little bodies not used to a lack of power steering/out of motorcycling shape are definitely feeling it this morning! BUT we had a BLAST!

Unser Racing just opened this past November 2010. I really hope they stick around for a while! Last night was Thunder Thursday which gives you unlimited races (with a temporary membership purchase) for just $65. Normally one race is $30 and three races is $80 so this Thunder Thursday deal is a great one! The carts are really nice, the track has its bumps and quite a bit of sharp turns but that's what makes it interesting. They also have free lockers for your stuff and you get to hold on to the key which is nice. Also, they have really nice fire suits if you feel like you need to wear one. Overall it was a great experience and we will be returning. Here are some more pictures from last night!

This is the view from the locker room to the viewing area where we all hung out. Apparently directly to my left they will be building a restaurant with a better view of the track :)


Here is the view of the track from that waiting area...basically just the pit...but they did have a camera showing us the far end where we saw one guys helmet fly off...still don't know how that happened...



Here is Nick and Brian as soon as we figured out the name of Brian's blog (coming soon) "The Adventures of Drizzle and Bam" :)



And this is me! Waiting for our next race hehe



This Saturday me and the boys will be going on an adventure to get Nick some new stuff for his brand new bike Bam! I will be guest photographer on his blog to help him document it all. It's gonna be fun!

Dear Car designers...hide those naughty bits please!

So I have a bit of a pet peeve. When I am not driving I am usually observing all the cars around me as well as where we are going (I have mad skills when it comes to navigation). One thing I have noticed is a cars "naughty bits". I am referring to tail pipes and mufflers people!!! It makes me crazy when I see stuff like this...



Now this is the 2011 Nissan Juke. I was actually starting to like this car before I saw it driving around Phoenix and saw the complete back end...What is that???? ITS 2011!!!! Can't you hide that!!!??? Its an ugly old random tailpipe!!! I mean COME ON!!! Now most car designers have hidden this ugly eyesore...frankly I feel dirty seeing it because its like seeing my cars "naughty bits". Yes I know this is on the base model end of the available trims but COME ON!!! If Kia can do this...



Then everyone else certainly can too!!! Come on!! Complete the lines of the car and make the exhaust look presentable! Its like seeing a guy/girl with nice underwear on...its more classy than nudity...

Roundabound...Its RoundABOUT...correct

So I read this article on Autoblog about Roundabouts the other day and thought I would talk about it. Here is a link to the article:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/28/report-roundabouts-proliferating-in-america-drivers-confused/

Roundabouts are supposed to keep traffic flowing smoothly through intersecting roads by lessening speed but maintaining a consistent flow. My Dad has been advocating for one in my hometown for years so I've heard all kinds of benefits. I personally think they are a good idea BUT I think the fact that people can't wrap their heads around the concept is what is making them dangerous. You just slow down and yield to those in the circle. Its not hard...

There have been tons popping up all around Northern Colorado. The problems I see with them is just the fact that people have a huge brain fart when they come up to them. Some people don't yield and others don't slow down and then freak out when its a tighter turn than expected. Everyone just needs to slow down and pay attention when they are driving...your car doesn't run on autopilot...

It's quote time...

Well in the spirit of chillin' out this fine Thanksgiving weekend I shall share with you a quote that I heard while having a chill conversation with a very cool/genius professor of mine. This quote is mostly about life but it is in a driving state of mind...so here goes!

"Some people anticipate the turns, some people never see them coming, and some don't know how to react."

I think I really need to learn to anticipate the turns in life hehe I do when I am driving...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

Top 5 things I HATE about traffic...continued!

Okay so I am going to start this off by saying, I am one of those people who starts relaxing after work the minute I get into my car. I am not one of those people who trip out because they have to make a tedious drive home before they can relax. I like to turn up my music, sing obnoxiously, and drive home, its totally relaxing to me. SO this being said...here is my #1 thing I HATE about traffic...pretty much because this is a huge reason we sit in traffic from what I have observed...

The people who think they are more important than everyone else on the road. PICK A LANE AND STICK WITH IT! (unless of course the lane is closed for construction of course) When people change lanes all the time they are forcing the line to slow down behind them BECAUSE most drivers are only paying attention to the 10 feet in front of them and aren't aware of everyone else (don't ask me why...but its totally dangerous and stupid) SO when you cut someone off in traffic they apply brakes slightly and then that slow down grows exponentially until someone 20 cars back is now at a complete stop. I like to put it in 2nd gear and cruise because otherwise my left foot might fall off but when this stupid slow down to a stop happens I now have to downshift -.- AND YOU MESSED UP MY GLORIOUS SINGING! :) Just kidding...but in all seriousness here is what I have learned...

Pick a lane and stick with it, just sit through the traffic. If we all just get through traffic with some patience it will be over faster and we can be with our families quicker. I drive the speed limit and pick a lane, I have watched those cars who cut through traffic, cause slow downs, drive dangerously, etc. and they haven't gotten out of traffic any faster than me. I end up at the same place about 1 minute later. When driving to class and people drive radically they aren't even out of their car by the time I have parked in the same lot. Therefore the rushing doesn't help you! Just cruise!

Top 5 things I HATE about traffic...

So I drive a 6-speed manual BUT that has NOTHING to do with what really annoys me about traffic...so here goes...

5. That guy who sits on/up your ass...like that is gonna help anything? THERE ARE 30 CARS IN FRONT OF ME ALL SITTING AS WELL!! THE MORE YOU INCH CLOSER TO ME IS NOT GOING TO HELP! -.- and yet it happens...and if we are on a hill...I wanna roll back just to piss you off more!

4. The girl texting...OH. MY. GOD. nothing freaks me out more than when we are in the kind of traffic that speeds up to 40 then everyone slams on their brakes suddenly (I will explain this phenomenon later) AND there is that girl sitting in her car not paying attention. I am just WAITING for her to slam into somebody...if shes behind me all I do is sit in pure panic.

3. Rushers. The people who ram their foot into the ground when the traffic starts moving and they rush to close the gap AND then they SLAM on their brakes suddenly because they are now going too fast...um...do you have ANY clue as to how much gas you are wasting? And its always some tool in a Prius -.- the stupidest car on the road -.- well most DIRTY thats for sure...

2. The guys who move up one car at a time -.-...now this is connected to my number one issue but I think of it as kind of separate. This is mostly in that moving traffic, the one where people are going like 20 under still but moving steadily. I hate when I am driving on the highway and we are all going as fast as traffic will allow and then some tool RUSHES up behind you and weaves a bit to show his frustration...uh dude...do you not see the 5 cars in front of me who are all going the same speed and the guys on the side of us who are also stuck this speed...you cant put pressure on me and somehow get the guy at the front of the line to speed up...no matter how hard you try! SO his answer is to cut off the guy in the right lane then speed up and muscle his way between me and the car in front of me...THANKS -.- AND HEEE is what causes my number 1 issue...which I will post Monday!