Memorial day at Amarillo was hot and windy (as always) but we had a great turnout. I heard 90 something cars in our class which was amazing! Racing however did not turn out so great for the hubby/wife team of ours. Seems like we went rounds but couldn't make it count when it needed to. I honestly can't even remember who won exactly - Our friends the Braceys (Kevin, Cole and Alan) did really great though if I do remember correctly. So kudos to Wicked Motorsports as always!
The next weekends that followed we spent at our new favorite place to race (Caprock Motorplex) - This place reminds us of Abilene in the good ol days when all of our friends would all show up at the same place to race. Makes for an interesting day with so many good racers in your class - but it makes it easier (somewhat) to lose to a friend rather than to someone you don't know as well or like as much :) Jeremy has made numerous semi final appearances at Caprock but can't seem to get thru that last round taking him to the finals. He is however the Caprock points leader so that makes it a little better, I guess...he will get over this semi slump soon!
One off weekend we got a chance to go hang out with our friends the Thorps and Johnstons at the biggest JR Dragster race I have ever been to in Midland, TX. It was something to see thats for sure! 58+ kids on the property and they came anywhere from California to New Jersey. Tanner, Tyler and Jalen all raced good - We were proud to be apart of their pit crew :) We ate BBQ and got to visit.. and watch some good little racers do their thing! It was a fun weekend with great friends!
As we go deeper into the season it will only get hotter from here. When I say hot.. I mean like 120+ degrees on the racetrack...and the asphalt of course where we pit. Some people probably are wondering what in the world I even do it for. Its become a part of me. When I'm not there Im checking on friends at other races elsewhere or we are watching NHRA on TV or simply getting things ready to go again. Washing cars - Changing Oil - fixing things ...Its like anything else.. once it gets in your blood its def. there to stay. Its a chance for me to still be competitive and to beat up on the boys - I think thats the best part!! So I'll continue to sweat - but try not to complain too much - Thats one thing I have come to really hate..Racers show up (having already looked at the weather) and complain and cry about how hot or windy or this or that - just SHUT UP AND RACE :) This will always be a favorite saying of mine out there. Trying to stay positive is hard especially around a bunch of negative people that show up to race or to be part of a racers crew- but oh well... I'll do the best I can.
We will take this weekend off again ( 2 in a row) and then make an appearance at Caprock next weekend. Hopefully we can finish one off for a change! We will have two classes to compete in Sat and then just one on Sunday! I already can't wait to get back in my car and hopefully turn on some win lights!
Congrats to all my friends who have done well lately - Cassie Pennington and her Hubby Michael have been representing another awesome Hubby/Wife racing team around the East and South Texas area! :) Our cousin Cory Beatty has been wrecking shop at Caprock as well - and is currently second behind Jeremy in the points! Its quite the family affair as somehow I am sitting third..I need to do a better job next weekend though!! Tanner Thorp - JR Dragster winner at Caprock last time we were there... Tyler went rounds also and is the Leader of the Summit Series points at Caprock and Top three in Caprock points - Great job boys! I know I am missing people - so Congrats to all that have done so great lately... Keep up the good work even though we all know how quickly you can go from Hero to Zero in this great sport.
Good LuCk to all the racers racing this coming weekend!
- - Happy 4th of July to everyone next week!!
On a side note - for the racers who take the time to read this. A friend of ours from Kansas has found out that she has a form of bladder cancer.. Jeryka is a young, strong woman and I would like you guys to just say a prayer for her to have a quick recovery!! Anyone else who reads this can say one too !! I just figured since I talk about racing in my blog that its mainly you racers that read it! Anyway if y'all could do that for me I would greatly appreciate it - and I know she will too! She also has a blog as well..if you would like to follow her journey.... jerykalobner.blogspot.com
Til next time... :)
