300mph in three days

Yet again, I am here late as usual telling you about my life. At the beginning of September I had a whirlwind weekend away. I travelled to Northampton, my first time visiting, to stay in a beautiful hotel and spend my days along one of the UK's only drag strips. Sounds great right, but not everything goes to plan, which is no surprise. 

The journey to Northampton is a lovely journey, with plenty to look at most of the time. The weather was also sunny and warm just as I had been praying. As spending my next three days alongside a track meant I wanted no rain. So this was perfect. Obviously every journey is not complete without stopping for food, well anyway it isn't for people like me. As a complete and utter foodie, there was no question when approaching the nearing subway. So with a quick wiz round the desk I'm sat in my chair enjoying my subway. From then on the journey is a blur and we are arriving at the hotel. 

The Park Inn Radisson in Northampton was a lovely hotel but slightly on the expensive side of life with only the basics on offer. The room was certainly something special, but this could of just been the colour changing LED light round the bed. Which let me add was awesome, but also not always appropriate. The bright red for instance was certainly not appealing. When we thought about turning the lights off and using it as mood lighting, we soon realised this was not the case. Unless you liked sleeping in what felt like a silent nightclub. Putting the lighting aside because I was actually quite fan, the hotel was equipped for what we needed. For instance the hot chocolate they refilled everyday was only a step away from bliss for me. I turn into a child when it comes to hot chocolate. Yes that means in bed by 8 drinking it, can you blame me though. The first night of our stay we stayed at the hotel to eat and well lets say that was an expensive night. But after what was an awesome burger, a cheesecake to remember and a bottle of bulmers I wasn't complaining. The hotel was perfect for what we needed for our passing visits over the weekend.

The track was incredible, better than I could ever imagine. One long strip ready to hold some of the fastest cars I have ever seen. The first day we arrived far too early and took a nice long walk around the pits and had a look around. As it was my first time at the track I was keen to know my way around. I was absolutely amazed  at the amount of things there, I loved it the moment I got there. But our sunshine and lolly pops didn't stay for too long, the rain made its entrance. Nothing can race while its wet so we had to wait for the track to be dried. After what felt like ages we were ready to race. But the torrential rain was also ready. Boy did it come down. The day finally progressed and after a long wet day we finally headed back. The next two days were also full of rain on and off all day. Though on the second day we did give in by lunchtime and went back to the hotel. We spent the afternoon in the swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and steam room. Only what I can describe as complete bliss. Even though the rain got in our way the days at the track were absolutely amazing, cold but amazing. My favourite one to go down the track was the jet school bus, yes I know cool right. The top fuel dragsters were what I could only describe as mind-blowing. Honestly like something out of this world. The noise is incredible, you will need ear defenders. I love the feeling as they go past you at nearly 300mph, it feels like it is going right through your chest. I know sounds weird but it is the best feeling ever. 

Overall was an amazing weekend and I honestly can't wait for my next adventure.

Love

A Norfolk Blondie

xx