Okay so I don't actually compete. Or even know how to drive a stick-shift for that matter. But I got to ride shotgun with a friend of mine last tuesday night. Ben Bomer was nice enough to let me ride with him on his last run.

We were so fast! Well, I guess Ben gets most of the credit (and his super fast Fiat!), but I think I helped out by leaning into the turns. Plus I was there for moral support, "BEN! Go faster, you fool!"

All in all, it was more exciting than even the Top Gun roller coaster at Carowinds, my all-time favorite ride. Thanks, Ben. What a pal!