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\"DSC_0362\"<\/a>Go Kart racing has been a popular pastime for about 50 years in the U.S. and has been the first step for many drivers who eventually go on to professional racing in NASCAR, Formula 1 and the Indy Racing League.\u00a0 And there are some women’s names in the professional racing world too, such as Danica Patrick and Sarah Fisher.\u00a0 While we may not have been thinking about such high aspirations when we joined together for a couple of hours of fun this past Sunday at Crofton Go-Karts, we surely exhibited the adventurous spirit Au Pairing bring out in person!<\/p>\n

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