2.24.06 - 2.25.06 | NASCAR Weekend in California

This weekend I'm very fortunate to be at the California Speedway behind the scenes in the garage area! Among so many exciting events happening this weekend, I had the great honor of meeting many of my favorite drivers. Including Chip Foose custom car designer and star of TLC's "Overhaulin". Chip is at the speedway this weekend celebrating the race-day debut of his creative paint scheme, "Heat Waves & Flames" featured on the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet driven by four-time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Champion, Jeff Gordon.



The Heat Waves & Flames paint scheme is meant to mimic the look of heat radiating from searing asphalt.

Action Performance Companies Inc. is producing the official authentic die-cast replica of the the No. 24, as seen on the full-size race car. My die-cast was Chip's FIRST that he signed! I was very lucky to catch Jeff Gordon later to sign it also. This is for you Jett!!!

All photo credit and copyright - Louis Palos 2006. Except the one of me & Chip.