As I type, I can hear nothing but revving engines. It seems that the Contra Costa Fairgrounds, in addition to be home for the traveling circus, is the home of a dirt track. There is a race tonight at 7PM. It is now 5:15 and they are well into the practice runs and time trials. Gonna be a loooooong evening. Maybe we will just go to the race.

This, mind you, is on top of the Latino music festival that was held on the adjacent school grounds since about 10AM. It really sounded a lot like Karaoke or at least little known local performers. Quality was really hit or miss but volume was reliably loud. Especially the bass. The concurrent flea market and farmers market here on the grounds was tranquil in comparison, even with its ambulance run.

It has been a unique experience to say the least. I am pouring a glass of wine.