NHRA Bristol
After a rough Friday, my good friend TJ from T.A.R.E Racing stopped in and picked me up on his way to the NHRA Bristol race. (Really what this meant was he stopped in around 10:30pm, and proceeded to fall asleep while I drove the 4 hours to Bristol,hahaha... but I'm grateful for the ride!) We arrived at the track around 3:30am, and by 7am I was up and awake, and only a little groggy. I absolutely LOVE NHRA races, its my goal to be racing there in the next 2 years. I don't know if its seeing all the people that you follow on TV every race weekend, or just being in the midst of all that horsepower and seeing how the professionals run their operations, but I can't absorb enough from NHRA National events. Bristol is also my all-time favorite track, so attending this race made me very happy. Thunder Valley is something every drag racer or fan should experience in their lifetime... its absolutely beautiful and the people are super friendly.
I did learn of some disappointing news while there... I had actually interviewed with Don Schumacher at the Atlanta race back in April to drive the MOPAR/OAKLEY Funny Car after Gary Scelzi retires at the end of '07. I knew that it was an absolute long shot, but having the opportunity to speak with Don Schumacher and even be remotely considered for this type of opportunity is HUGE to me. Unfortunately, one of the OAKLEY reps this weekend broke the news to me that the field has been narrowed down now, and I am not in contention anymore. I'm sad, but I know that if I keep working, that another opportunity will come.
Weekly update to my "Around the Country" with Horsepower & Heels Blog.
2007 ROLLING TOTAL: 15,965 miles
Jan 1-8 Orlando, FL 860 miles
Jan 20-21 Orlando, FL 860 miles
Feb 10-11 Birmingham, AL 244 miles
Feb 17-18 Addison, IL 1,680 miles
Mar 3-4 Orlando, FL 860 miles
Mar 16-18 Gainesville, FL 600 miles
Mar 23-25 Greenville, SC 1,238 miles
Mar 31-Apr 1 Atlanta, GA; Huntsville, AL 725 miles
Apr 5-Apr 19 North Alabama 2,175 miles (several trips)
Apr 20-21 Huntsville, AL 552 miles
Apr 26-30 Andersonville, TN; Atlanta, GA 747 miles
May 4-6 Greenville, SC 506 miles
May 8 Mableton, GA 224 miles
May 12-13 Grant, AL 478 miles
May 18 Grant, AL 277 miles
May 25-28 Party Cove 1,296 miles
Jun 9 Mobile, AL 713 miles
Jun 23-24 Atlanta, GA 414 miles (and Atlanta-to-Richmond Air Miles too!)
Jun 26 Stockbridge, GA 448 miles Jun 30 Salem, AL 464 miles
July 7-9 Bristol, TN 604 miles
I did learn of some disappointing news while there... I had actually interviewed with Don Schumacher at the Atlanta race back in April to drive the MOPAR/OAKLEY Funny Car after Gary Scelzi retires at the end of '07. I knew that it was an absolute long shot, but having the opportunity to speak with Don Schumacher and even be remotely considered for this type of opportunity is HUGE to me. Unfortunately, one of the OAKLEY reps this weekend broke the news to me that the field has been narrowed down now, and I am not in contention anymore. I'm sad, but I know that if I keep working, that another opportunity will come.
Weekly update to my "Around the Country" with Horsepower & Heels Blog.
2007 ROLLING TOTAL: 15,965 miles
Jan 1-8 Orlando, FL 860 miles
Jan 20-21 Orlando, FL 860 miles
Feb 10-11 Birmingham, AL 244 miles
Feb 17-18 Addison, IL 1,680 miles
Mar 3-4 Orlando, FL 860 miles
Mar 16-18 Gainesville, FL 600 miles
Mar 23-25 Greenville, SC 1,238 miles
Mar 31-Apr 1 Atlanta, GA; Huntsville, AL 725 miles
Apr 5-Apr 19 North Alabama 2,175 miles (several trips)
Apr 20-21 Huntsville, AL 552 miles
Apr 26-30 Andersonville, TN; Atlanta, GA 747 miles
May 4-6 Greenville, SC 506 miles
May 8 Mableton, GA 224 miles
May 12-13 Grant, AL 478 miles
May 18 Grant, AL 277 miles
May 25-28 Party Cove 1,296 miles
Jun 9 Mobile, AL 713 miles
Jun 23-24 Atlanta, GA 414 miles (and Atlanta-to-Richmond Air Miles too!)
Jun 26 Stockbridge, GA 448 miles
July 7-9 Bristol, TN 604 miles
Posted by Erica Ortiz on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 6:37 AM | Permalink 
New Job? What is it?
I know what traveling for every vacation day is like. My pops has been pulling pro stock tractors since before I was born.
As a kid I loved it, I went to a lot of events with my dad and thought he was some kind of superhero. My moms interest waned over the years, but dad is still doing it and I cant imagine what he would do if he wasn't. My dad has never been able to afford the equipment, but he is a talented mechanic and driver. He works on the equipment and in exchange, he gets to alternate driving with the team owner. I guess my point is, even though it's not 'living a dream' he has been able to enjoy a lifetime of his favorite motorsport.
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D Dubya |
8/06/2007 7:46 PM
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