Passing The Time During The Off-Season

So what do you do to occupy your time during the off-season and anxiously awaiting the start of testing and speed weeks at Daytona? It is difficult to realize the 2006 season is finished and now that the crews have some well deserved time off to spend with their friends and family. My Sundays now consist of watching the NFL and getting my honey-to-do-list finished before the snow up here in Connecticut hits. To be honest, I did accomplish some of those things during the races. Yes, yes, I know what kind of fan pulls him/herself away from the TV to work on such things as cleaning out the gutters or winterizing the house? Well, the races in the Chase were not really that exciting to watch and I did find myself channel surfing during the endless commercial breaks. Here are some things that might help you pass the time during the off-season:

1. Put up those Christmas decorations.
2. Get the car ready for the winter weather.
3. Visit the website www.racetalkradio.com and check out the live broadcasts during the week, there is something for everyone to listen to and you can even phone in and be a part of the show.
4. Or do you like to do donuts? Then you have to check out www.doindonuts.com you never know what to expect.
5. For great editorials, go to Dennis Michelson's site at www.stockcarpitpass.com and Mike Harper's Spin Out Zone at www.spinoutzone.com
How about doing that paint project that you have been putting off.
7. Do you have a fireplace? Then what are you waiting for, get out there and start splitting and stacking that wood.
8. If you own a website, like me, make sure you are working on it a little at a time to be ready for the start of the 2007 Season.
9. Possibly do some EBay shopping.
10. Catch up with old friends that you lost touch with in the past.
11. Follow your favorite NFL football team.

There are probably things that I am forgetting so please chime in and share your thoughts. I hope you and your families had a wonderful thanksgiving