You guys are a bunch of girlie men. Just go, worry about the consequences later. In my quest to win the 2015 "Father of the Year Award" i managed to miss Easter, my son's birthday, my wife's birthday, mothers day and labor day to go to the track. Set precedence early on, by doing so it will just be accepted that your not going to be there on some recognized holidays, birthdays and such. Keep in mind that your family or significant other will probably reach a saturation point. Early warning signs are fiberglass insulation in your underwear or your tooth brush placed on or near the toilet. Take it from me gents my balls might itch like hell and my tooth brush may taste like shit.........but I'm going to Road Atlanta.