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Funny Car Driver’s Life Gives New Meaning to Word “Busy”
Aug 28 2008 by Sara Lacey
8/28/08
Ashley Force Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Prepping for Race
I know you’ve got a lot to do. I do too, but just when I started having a pity party for myself, I read Funny Car driver Ashley Force’s poem/blog posting about her busy week. Force was the National Hot Rod Association’s Rookie of the Year in 2007, and she’s the daughter of Funny Car champion John Force. In her MySpace blog, she writes — in an homage to “Twas the Night Before Christmas” — about getting ready for the NHRA’s Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. This is the most prestigious drag race in the world. It’s interesting to find out what goes on in the life of a Funny Car driver. Her busy seems a lot more fun than my busy; I don’t feel so sorry for myself now.
'Twas the Week Before Indy...
'Twas the week before Indy and all through the town
I ran last minute errands in my Mustang all around
To the dry cleaners to pick up my dirty fire suit
The hair salon to touch up and condition my roots
Packing my luggage…I'd be gone for 12 days!
The piles of clothes in my closet had become quite a maze!
So hopeful I was for this upcoming race
To beat up on the boys and try to take first place
For now the big challenge was not to win rounds
But to pack up my luggage in less than 50 pounds
Off to LAX Airport we hoped not to be late
We checked in, went to security, then up to our gate
Race credentials and schedules filled up my bags
But, of course, I had room to grab a couple gossip mags!
Now I sit on this plane thinking of my upcoming week
The packed schedule of race teams is not for the meek!
But I made sure to relax and get my rest
To be ready for our upcoming race and feel my best
Indy brings many memories, some high, some low
Now it's time again, so here we go!
First we stop by Chicago to visit family
Then Florida to film a show about Sanyo TVs
Tuesday we head up to Indy on an evening flight
In time for dinner at Andy's for our weekly team night
Wednesday a press conference in downtown Indianapolis
We'll talk about the Indy race that no fan will want to miss!
Some radio, newspaper and magazine interviews
I'll talk about racing dad, and how I hope not to lose!
And also how motivated Team Force is to win
Then it's back to our Indy shop to film with ESPN
Wednesday winds to an end but the fun just began
We'll head to the bowling alley with our crews and their fam
I'm not too good at bowling unless it's on Wii
If you're in the lane next to me you might want to flee!
Early the next morning after a quick Starbucks run
It'll be off to Ford to meet fans and have a little fun
A few more interviews and a trip to Wal-Mart
Things for my trailer and the race, fill up my cart
We'll head to our home (the Comfort Inn Suites)
To clean up and change…and rest our feet!
Then back to the city for a Mac Tools event
After that it's to bed…what a week! I'm spent!
As I climb into bed I don't have to count sheep
While brushing my teeth I'd twice fallen asleep!
What a crazy but fun busy week this has been
And tomorrow is when the race will actually begin!
I can't wait to get to the track with my team
Meet with sponsors and fans and drive that Funny Car machine
We hope to race and get qualified so that we can play
On the day we all look forward to racing on…Race Day!
National Anthem, Prayer and then the cars start
Engines roaring to life is for sure the best part!
Many memories and great times at this historic place
And now I'm so excited to be a part of the big Indy Race!
This is too perfect! It’s so refreshing to experience a female racers take. Very expressive, fun to read and you can really identify with what she’s going through.