A while back (over a month now) we had the opportunity to take Irini to the Malaysian Grand Prix for Formula 1.... well, not quite the race itself (though we were offered tickets), but a paddock tour of the area and the Renault pits the night before the race. Natalia's university friend Cami was in town visiting us and hanging out with her hubby. She is married to Danny, who, as it turns out, was in town working with the Renault team as a logistical support person. We arrived during the middle of a massive thunderstorm, and it seemed the clouds just opened up the heavens and let it all out. We arrived with the rain and, to our good fortune, were able to drive all the way into the paddock without being stopped as the guards had headed out of the rain (keep that in mind for next time). The track was wet and wonderful. The area had that formula 1 feel to it, but it was relaxed and happy before the big day. We said hello to Fernando Alonso and walked right on in to the pit area to inspect the cars, take pictures, and roam the track side. Irini didn't realize it, but it was thrilling, exciting, fun-filled and all. Formula 1 rocks when you don't have to deal with race-day post-race parking lot gridlock!
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