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Barbagello Raceway

Barbagello Raceway.

We live in a place
Just up from the track
Barbagello raceway it be
The cars and the bikes
They race there all day
And this is exciting to me.

Every weekend
They gear up their motors
 Making din that disturbs all around
But me, I just love it
Oh, I really I do
From these races such joy can be found.

The wonderful roar
That these motors create
Oh, how it thrills me to bits
Bikes are my favourites
But I love the cars too
I adore it, I love all of it.

When weekend is over
Everything goes so quiet
Until the next time comes along
And me, I can’t wait
I love it, it’s great
The noise makes my heart sing a song

Vera Duggan, 11 June 2014.

Copyright © Vera Duggan | Year Posted 2014

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Cherl Dunn Date: 7/4/2014 11:57:00 PM Vera very well done work on this one, and you say your not a good writer well this poem in it's self proves you wrong my lady. Great job bravo, and yes i also love the sound of racing machines, where I grew up every street there was a garage, and men working on some kind of motor something or other including my dad and brothers. I was not aloud to help though my dad believe women should be bare foot and with child. But he changed his mind lol after raising me I gave him little chose. cheri Login to Reply Vera Duggan Date: 7/8/2014 8:55:00 PM Thank you Cherl, yes I also grew up with motors and machinery in my life, my Dad and brothers were also mechanics and had motor bikes and my brothers raced motor bikes and one brother still does, Take care my dear............Vera..........

Richard Nnoli Date: 6/29/2014 9:29:00 AM Wow this is nice, reminds me my friends, doe we roll more with cars, but we never do that with some with the bike, beautiful write, Richard! Login to Reply Vera Duggan Date: 6/30/2014 1:59:00 AM Thank you so much for the comment Richard, we used to visit the track a lot years ago, but a tad bit over it these days as we are getting a lot older now, but I still like to hear them. Take care.............Vera... Richard Nnoli Date: 6/29/2014 9:30:00 AM Sorry I write too fast, I meant someone without a bike.....lol,

Robert Lindley Date: 6/20/2014 8:13:00 AM My friend, you had me there at the race track. When much younger I went to lots od races, chasing the pretty gals, drinking cold beers and enjoying all of it.. I havent been in years now but you magnificent write brought joy to my heart this fine morn!! BBBravooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! Login to Reply Vera Duggan Date: 6/20/2014 8:46:00 PM Thank you so much Robert, yes we were the same in our younger years. I was raised with a Dad and two brothers who were into motor bike racing so I spent a lot of my younger years at the track but like you I haven't been for years even though we only live up the road from it all, regards to the wife and take care my friend.............Vera..........

Lucilla Carrillo Date: 6/14/2014 9:13:00 PM This is good Vera; We All need something that makes us happy. I am glad that you have those happy moments. Many blessings... Lucilla Login to Reply Vera Duggan Date: 6/15/2014 1:39:00 AM Thank you so much Lucilla for taking the time to read, yes I am very lucky to have so many wonderful memories, Take care my dear friend...............Vera.............

Vincent Flannery Date: 6/11/2014 4:56:00 PM Nice write Vera, Sounds like a neat place. Tis always sad when the weekend ends. But I guess that's all a part of the excitement and anticipation. Take care Vera! Login to Reply Vera Duggan Date: 6/12/2014 7:27:00 PM Hi Vincent, yes it s a shame when the weekend is over, but here there is something on every weekend, in fact my brother rides sidecar motor bikes and he is up there this weekend, too noisy for me to go and watch, but yes it is quite exciting, used to go a lot years ago. Take care..................Vera............

Paul Callus Date: 6/11/2014 2:57:00 PM Such a lovely write, Vera! Somehow reminds me of H. Robbins "The Betsy" where the roaring cars played a big part in opening sequence. // paul Login to Reply Vera Duggan Date: 6/12/2014 7:31:00 PM Hi Paul, funny you should mention the name Robbins but my maiden name is Robbins, no relation to Harold though.LoL. yes it can be quite fun up at the Racetrack but we don't go any more as it is too noisy, it is bad enough hearing it where we live thank you for commenting. Take care and regards to your wife.....................Vera................

Jan Allison Date: 6/11/2014 2:21:00 AM Brilliant write Vera - we have just had the Isle of Man TT races - the buzz from that is incredible! Hugs as ever Jan xxx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/13/2014 1:36:00 AM It's so so so dangerous vera - 2 fatalities this year but its like a drug - no one forces them to do it its the adrenalin rush i guess - they have 50 newcomers at the manx grand prix this august - guess that speaks volumes! hugs Jan xx Vera Duggan Date: 6/12/2014 7:34:00 PM Hi Jan thank you so much for the comment, my brother would love to visit the Isle. as he loves his bikes and he actually races, his one ambition is to visit the TT races. He races up here nearly every weekend, but he is getting a bit too old now. Take care.................Vera...

Tim Smith Date: 6/10/2014 11:34:00 PM I used to volunteer at the NASCAR track and that rush you would get from the speed of the cars was incredible.... Great write Vera ..... Hugs Tim Login to Reply Vera Duggan Date: 6/12/2014 7:38:00 PM Yes Tim it does give you a bit of a buzz, we used to go quite a lot because my brother races bikes but not these days as they are very noisy, it is bad enough hearing it from where we live. Thank you so much for the comment. Take care...................Vera............