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A journey back to NASCAR country, part 2
Jul
10
My husband’s truck has a gauge that calculates current fuel mileage. At least four times a day since we started this journey back to NASCAR country, I get the report from my hubby on how our truck is fairing in the fuel-mileage game.
Strong head winds equal lower fuel mileage. Straight stretches with no inclines mean we get a whooping 15-16 miles a gallon. My husband enjoys finding that “sweet spot,” as he calls it, when the engine (while towing our big rig) is working most efficiently.
I swear the obsession must be that of a crew chief. Is it possible for a NASCAR fan to travel via automobile and not relate every engine function to some aspect of racing?
I wonder, too, do real Sprint Cup crew chiefs leave the fuel-mileage game at work or do they bring it on their Griswold family vacation just as we have done? Actually, I am going to guess that Chad Knaus flies his family on their trips.
Regardless, do the math (and I don’t mean the fuel mileage math) - four times a day over 21 days equals one wife tired of listening about fuel mileage.
Strong head winds equal lower fuel mileage. Straight stretches with no inclines mean we get a whooping 15-16 miles a gallon. My husband enjoys finding that “sweet spot,” as he calls it, when the engine (while towing our big rig) is working most efficiently.
I swear the obsession must be that of a crew chief. Is it possible for a NASCAR fan to travel via automobile and not relate every engine function to some aspect of racing?
I wonder, too, do real Sprint Cup crew chiefs leave the fuel-mileage game at work or do they bring it on their Griswold family vacation just as we have done? Actually, I am going to guess that Chad Knaus flies his family on their trips.
Regardless, do the math (and I don’t mean the fuel mileage math) - four times a day over 21 days equals one wife tired of listening about fuel mileage.
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1 response to "A journey back to NASCAR country, part 2"
Jean Anderson said:
Jul 20, 2008 at 6:30 PMHe might do a better job at estimating fuel left! All those wild animals sound like some drivers- are you sure you weren't at a NASCAR race? Hope all the travels went well and you can hear the roar of the engines!
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