As I'm writing this blog, I once again find myself kickin’ it on an airplane.

This time I'm returning from the National Muscle Car Association’s 2nd Annual GM Performance Parts LSX Shootout at Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tennessee. I have to admit, from the moment we pulled into the facilities, I was in utter awe at the number of cars, manufacturers, and spectators that were already packed onto the premises.

 It's been awhile, somewhere in the neighborhood of four years since my last NMCA event, and believe me, it hasn’t been from a lack of interest. It’s just at my former stint at Car Craft, it was the norm for me to fly out to these gigs. Back then, it was great and I loved the traveling, but I also didn’t have the responsibilities I do today. And while I've been keeping up with the races online, there's nothing better than being there in person to take in the sights, the sounds, and even the sweet combined aromas of freshly laid traction compound and race fuel.

Seriously, after this trip I’ve found myself wanting to attend way more than my schedule will allow.