We've had other unusual things happen.
Lynda left the house one day, and when she got to our second gate, there on the front lawn were a man and woman and two or three kids having a little picnic. They had everything spread out on a blanket and were just having a big time.
Lynda stopped and asked them what they were doing. They told her, and she explained that they were on private property.
"Oh," they said, "we thought this was a public park." They apologized. I don't believe they were even race fans.
At the racetrack, I guess some of the best conversations I have had with fans seem to be about things other than racing. Usually I enjoy talking with anyone about current events, what's going on in our government and such.
I talked with a man and his wife once for an hour or more. Mostly we were discussing their jobs-what they did, how they liked their work, and even how much money they made. I remember one time having a rather long conversation with a preacher and lawyer at the same time. Now that was really some conversation.
Also, I have had conversations that I really enjoyed with kids. Sometimes those kids will ask really tough questions, especially about racing, and sometimes the questions they ask really catch me off guard. It is surprising how much they already know about cars and racing. Usually, they really know their subjects.
Some funny and unusual things have happened throughout the years, but I have enjoyed almost every single minute spent with fans. I realized a long time ago that our sport would be nothing without fans. My daddy taught me how important fans are, and I have never forgotten.