Getting to Know Daytona

Photo by Matthew Lowell Thompson

Today was our first full day at Daytona. We spent most of the day checking out some places to watch the race and for Matt to shoot some photos. And I think we're going to have some good options. Tomorrow, we'll also have access to the Champions' Club, so that will add some new places.

Photo by Matthew Lowell Thompson

We spent the morning watching final practice for the Rolex Series and checking out a few new spots in the infield. Here's the #59 Brumos Porsche. I think the driver's side is barely touching the track.

Photo by Matthew Lowell Thompson

Here's the #22 Bullet Racing Porsche Cayman, which is running in Grand Am's new GX class. I'm curious to see how the GX class will run, especially SpeedSource's new Mazda6.

Photo by Matthew Lowell Thompson

In the afternoon, we checked out the Continental Tire Series race We walked along Lake Lloyd and found some bleachers in NASCAR turn 2. It was a great place to check out the high banks of Daytona. In addition to the photo at the top of the blog, Matt also caught the #88 Ranger Sports Racing Porsche. Thanks to the afternoon light, this Red Bull has wings and another set of horns (check out the shadow).