Hollywood to Fergus Falls

I would like to thank my brother in law Jeff for today's title after a hot night at the races in Fergus Falls,MN. We were sitting up in the stands watching the modified race when Jeff said its a little different here than Hollywood, I said just a little. Though it was a tough night for the 29 after a really good heat race, we still managed as always to have fun. The best part of the night is during the late model race when the two leaders tangled and the one car after being hit, went all the way through the grass in the infield and slid up right in front of the guy who spun him and collected him in a wreck knocking him out of the race. It should be on You Tube today if you search Late model feature I 94 speedway on June 29th. Funny stuff.

Why these nights are special is that it is a lot of your average Joe's out there competing their hearts out not for not a lot of money or a trophy just more to prove they can build a car and win. In Hollywood it is to put up an image like your winning or doing well so you look better than the next guy. Doesn't mean your happy but you have a lot of things. One thing you notice right away At the track is it is a family affair. Many of the racers bring wives, kids, grandma and grandpas to the track and hang out. There is a lot of things going on with the cars but also a lot interaction between the family members and not via text or phone,yes, people actually talking to eachother. The stands are also filled with families have a good somewhat inexpensive night out. There is good food and drink and lots of debate on who did what to who to wreck them out there it he bull ring.

For twenty years now I have been apart of this race thing. Last night it was Jeff, myself and my father in law Larry who took the car to the track. We were joined by most of the crew. Shane, Rogger, Blair Dog who do this week in and week out riding the roller coaster of success and failure based on the night. Last night we ended up in the valley of the roller coaster, but guess what the crew is back at it again this morning working on the car with brand new hopes of a great night here in Alexandria and another win for the 29 car. The work is tough but when you really love to do something it isn't really work is it? They dont see it that way, though it can be frustrating most times. I hope to apply this in my next job and always keep that perspective. I have been out of practice for awhile so I'm still finding my way around how they do things. One thing for sure is I can keep them fed, Chef Trucker is back it he house for some race track grilling!!!

It is great to be back in the fray just one piece of the great life I have returned to.