The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series runs the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway today. Watching a race in Kansas requires a good steak. Today’s race race will cut the playoff group in the Elimination Round of 8 with only four races left in the season after today. I’m hoping that Chase Elliott makes the cut! As I cheer him on, I’ll be baking potatoes, and Mike will be grilling some steaks. I’ll be drinking some red wine, too, of course. A Sunday race on an October afternoon is perfect for some quality grilling. The key to Kansas worthy steaks…
Author: Dixie Haag
Dixie Haag
Dixie Haag is married to Mike Haag. She is a mother to two fantastic young people and a life-long educator.
The IndyCar Series finishes its season today at Sonoma Raceway. It will be a showdown between Josef Newgarden, Scott Dixon, Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud. (I’ll be rooting for Helio. I loved watching him compete in Dancing with the Stars. He has a great personality!) As we watch the finale of a super exciting season, we can eat and drink like we are there. Sonoma always means wine to me, so I’ll be sipping some of my favorite Sonoma red. Today I’ll be having Vindicated by Dry Creek Vineyard. What I found to pair it with is a fun little…
Today the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400. The best way I know to watch a race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is with an adult milkshake and biscuits and gravy. That may sound like a strange pairing, but it’s perfect for a race at Indy. The Hulman family owns the Speedway and also manufactures Clabber Girl baking powder so biscuits and gravy are a must, and the Hulman Terrace Club at the Speedway serves a fantastic Victory Lap Milkshake. So, as I’m watching the race I’m recreating those two treats. At…
Tonight’s Monster Energy Drink Series Quaker 400 is at Kentucky Speedway. When in Kentucky, do as the Kentuckians do. That means drinking bourbon. When I used to travel to Louisville for work, I went to several Bourbon bars, and one of the great bourbons was Four Roses. A smooth bourbon like this can be enjoyed straight up over ice. If you’re looking for a nice cocktail made smoother by Four Roses, try an old fashioned whiskey sour or drink it with ginger ale like me. I think ginger makes a nice compliment to bourbon. If you’re wanting some good bourbon…
I have been avoiding NASCAR. I have been depressed. With the announcement of Dale’s retirement I have had to come to terms with the fact that NASCAR is changing. I took some time to process, and I’m ready to embrace the new faces of the sport. Today I’ll be rooting for Chase Elliot, my new favorite driver. I’d be comfortable with a Ryan Blaney or Kyle Larson win, though. Those young guys are driving great! So, as I watch the Coca Cola 600 today at Charlotte Motor Speedway, I’ll be back to enjoying the races. Today’s festivities at our house…
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is at Martinsville Speedway this weekend for the STP 500. There are two famous traditions In Martinsville, the Ridgeway Grandfather Clock and the “STP style” fully loaded hot dog. To get acquainted with the hot dog, take a look at the videos below. The Martinsville hot dog has been a staple at the track for a long time, and even after a change in 2015, it remains a staple today. If you’re watching from home like I am this weekend, you will miss out on that famous dog unless you do an at-home replica. I…
Today’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race is the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. I have to admit, I love visiting California. The varied regions and perfect climate are big draws for me, but two things dominate my love of California–beaches and wine. My favorite place to be is at a beach. My favorite beverage is red wine. California provides both. As I watch today’s race, I will be reminiscing about my time there. And I will most certainly be watching with a glass of California red in my hand. If you don’t usually…
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is at Phoenix International Raceway for the Camping World 500 today. The Southwest region is full of interesting landscapes and culture. One thing I always associate with the Phoenix area is the desert. The dry, hot climate breeds different kinds of plants, animals, food and drinks, but margaritas remain a staple. The frozen variety offers a cool respite from the heat, and the agave tequila represents the area. Last year I shared the traditional lime margarita recipe. This year I’m sharing the frozen mango margarita recipe. This frozen mango version is my absolute favorite. The…
So, I’m a sports fan in general. I love watching all kinds of sports. Being from Texas, I love football. Being from San Antonio, I love basketball. As I watched my beloved Spurs play the Warriors last night, I was reminded of one of the reasons I love to watch NASCAR races. In racing, all the stars compete every week. We come to the track or tune in to the TV to see our favorite drivers tear it up. It was hard for me last season when my favorite driver was out with health concerns, but I knew he would…
Every time I go to Las Vegas there are many favorite things I do. Vegas is a place of excess. Everything is brighter, wilder and more exciting. Hopefully, today’s race will live up to that reputation! Among my required Vegas activities are eating at a buffet and drinking a lot. One of the treats on virtually every buffet is the mountain of boiled shrimp. One of the beautiful drinks I enjoy is the Bloody Mary. So as I sit at home in Texas watching the race, I’ll transport myself to Vegas with decadent snacks. As you watch today’s race from…