I have titled this as a dream because it still doesn't seem real. After 38 years of being a fan in the stands, I finally took the bull by the horns and got myself in the drivers seat! I have to thank a lot of people for their support in making this happen.
This was supposed to be a 2014 plan, but after meeting with a good friend, Jamie Hoskins, from Hendersonville, TN, it all seemed logical and possible to move forward. Jamie's passion for racing is undeniable just like our favorite driver Tony Stewart. Another friend that I met through RC car racing, Rick Vaughn, talked through the plan with me. Rick has been amazing, providing contacts, technical help, and loaner equipment to help me make it through this first year. At the track family and friends were all helping out, but then long time friend Duane Flack stepped up to be my crew chief. From that point on we started seeing progress, and the results show.
My family was great with each of them making it out for at least one race this year. I want to thank them for all their love and support!
I would like to mention a few others that helped me this year.
Bernie Stuebgen - Indy Race Parts
Mark Meko - Earls Indy
Jerry Coons Jr. - Impact
Jerry Russell - Eagle Chassis
Greg Andruskevitch - GMS Engines
Harold Stewart - K-Love Radio
Michael Armstrong - Xtreme Vehicle Designs
Tina Sager - Sager Orchards
Trent & Adam - Pro Shocks
Susannah Stapp - Hoosier Tire Midwest
Jim Wood - US 24 Speedway
Tim Engler - Engler Machine and Tool
Heath Ross - Woodys Chassis
Thanks for an amazing 2013!!!