Our lady in Daytona0
January 28th, 2011Helen from the Travel Destinations office, has traded Welwyn Garden City for Florida just in time for the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. As the race week progresses we hope to bring you more news direct from “our lady in Daytona”:
Thursday 27th January 2011
Following tornado warnings on Tuesday, the weather here in Daytona is now thankfully more akin to what I was hoping for in Florida! Beautiful clear skies, slight breeze and warm sunshine that is forecast to remain over the weekend. That should make for great race viewing for the spectators, but pretty tough for the drivers… I’ve heard it gets pretty hot inside those cars!
Work continues in the Daytona paddock
On my food hunt for anything other than cheese, fries and shrimp, who should I find in Rossellini’s Italian Restaurant but John and Eve; aka “Mr & Mrs Radio Le Mans” – ‘of all the gin joints in all the towns’ etc etc. Both were pretty exhausted having just flown in from the UK, but it was lovely to see them as always – and the food was amazing! If you are here in Daytona and like pasta, you now know where to go.
Motorhome on the infield at Daytona
The track was pretty lively today – huge Rv’s, the size of houses, were parking up. BBQ’s are already on the go on the infield and viewing platforms being secured for the best views of the track. The paddock and garage area was the usual hive of activity as the teams prepared their cars for the weekend with tyres, race fuel and spares being whizzed around on golf buggies.
Friday will be a great build up to the race with autograph sessions etc. at the circuit. I’ll bring you more soon.
H.