The county fair is iconic. It's the stuff of country music, and your great grandpa's stories. It's small town America. It's the smell of popcorn and elephant ears, the sound of children screaming and the clacking and clanging of the carnival rides, the garish neon flashing lights, the feel of sweat dripping down your neck on a hot August night, and the taste of a corn dog and pop. I could go on about how the County Fair isn't fair - how it robs you of your hard earned money quicker than the five minute ride you just took - or how it costs $100 to take your family and eat "dinner." But that would ruin the fun. The County Fair only comes once a year, and just like Christmas, it's meant to be frivolous, enjoyed and savored until next year. This year the fair was especially fun, not only observing the crowning redneck jewel of the week, but participating in it's excitement. I still have my pit crew pass bracelet and card tumbling around in the cup holder of my car - a daily reminder of the glory that was. The glory that was the Autocross. Some call it a demo derby, some call it a bump and run, but all I know is it sure was a heck of a lot of fun. The smell of old engines and dirt. The constant comparison of modifications, tires, and driving strategies. Pit crews cheering on their driver, or maybe a total stranger's car who stole their loyalty with it's crazy pop-wheel underdog take over. The first rule of order for drivers, of course, is to stay out of the beer tent. Jason, the young life student who drove that old Buick LeSabre, managed to pull out third place overall out of sixty cars.
What a kid. The powder puff started at 10:30pm, with the last few remaining die hard fans - or are those just the family members of the women who enter? I don't know, but either way, this kind of event is a first rate example of the differences that exist between men and women. I know those aren't recognized by some people anymore, but I'm here to tell you- there really are differences. But even if the powder puff is more tame, I had fun that night. Pulling fourth out of eight, running my nose in a couple of jams and completing a PIT maneuver. What a night. The county fair is iconic.
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Venia
11/4/2022 08:42:49 pm
So good :)
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Marcy
1/11/2023 07:34:25 pm
❤️. Such a fun night and just. Hoot to see you maneuver around! You all did Young Life proud with your zeal for life and your eye on the finish li ne…or more realistically your eyes on avoiding the bumper and the stalled car with 3 wheels left in your course.
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Marcy
1/12/2023 06:39:54 am
Proving that living for the Lord is the absolute best, and includes some of the most fun opportunities ;)
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