Well I can't believe it, but Sparky aka Andrew is growing up. This week he will be graduating from the 5th grade. Wow I can remember the 1st day of school in his brand new uniform. Now it is off to middle school and all that goes with that. Eye's rolling, loud music and oh yeah, GIRLS!.!!
So this week we are putting racing aside and totally focusing on him this week. So Thursday we are grilling 120 hamburgers and 120 hot dogs!!!
Well I hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day, we spent it with friends out on the lake. Not to bad. Nitro enjoyed the day playing in the beach swimming in the pool and wearing us all out.
This weekend I am going to enjoy a girls night out with my best friend Trish and 15 of our close friends going to see the Sex in the City movie. Chris and Andrew are going out in the Hot Rod and going to cruise up and down main street at Old Town. We better rest up because right after schools out, it is time to get back to work and we will be heading to Atco, New Jersey to kick off our summer schedule.
Well the long hot summer is coming up with some great racing action. Check out the schedule and we will see you at the races!!!!
luv ya,
e
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Heading for the Summit
Well the Embry-Riddle Jet Racing team headed for Ohio to Summit Raceway Park for the Cavalcade of Stars. We were full of expectations as I had heard that this was the premiere drag strip in North America and I will say that it did not disappoint!!! The facility was beautiful and the staff was amazing. From the minute we pulled into the gate it was an experience. They treat the fan and racer so great, making sure that both get the best of the best.
So on to the good stuff. We dropped the trailer on Friday and set up the display. While we were there, Dick Rosburg arrived and we met up with some of our good friends from the Torco Alcohol team. After setting up we hit the road as we had made plans with Dick for dinner and a movie. Iron Man had come out the weekend before and we just had to see it. Great movie!! It was back to the hotel and in bed as it was going to be a long day on Saturday.
Saturday morning and the weather had called for cold, windy and possible rain, not a great outlook for racing, but hey it is race day so we headed out to the track. They had planned a full day with four jet dragster two wheel standers, motorcycles, snowmobiles and some of the fastest and best race cars it was going to be a great day. After all of the car arrived, we had our morning meeting. I was able to meet the new Queen of Diamonds, Jill. I had heard nice things about her and am happy to say she is did a very nice job this weekend. I was also racing Ernie driving the Beast from the East. Ernie was sooooo much fun and he knows how to take a joke!!!
We were scheduled to make 3 passes on Saturday, the first pass was a qualifying run. I was running Dick and made a good pass. Unfortunately Dick has a problem toward the end of the run and his weekend ended quickly. Jill ran faster than Ernie so round one went to the girls!! The second run, I was up against Ernie, well he wanted me to shave my head if I lost and I wanted him to wear a dress and dance on the starting line. Now if that isn't motivation, I don't know what is. Unfortunately things did not go my way and it looked like I was going to have to start wearing a hat. Ernie, being the gentleman that he is, said that it was unnecessary as he didn't want to see what I would look like without hair!!! So for the third round I had the single and it was Jill vs Ernie. Well experience won out and Ernie took home the win for the weekend, but I will tell you Jill and I will be back real soon and I am sure that next time we will both give him a run for his money.
The fans were treated to a live marching band, Beechcraft T-34 airplanes flying over and a wonderful fireworks display. The Baders sure know how to put on a race!!!! Sadly the race was over and it was time to pack up and head for home.
We will be home for a couple of weeks getting things ready for the summer runs. Andrew will graduate from 5th grade next week. I can't believe that my little sparkplug is growing up!!! Before you know it he will be in middle school. If you thought driving a jet dragster was fast, try keeping up with an 11 year old.
The next race is in Atco, New Jersey and then we go my home state, Michigan. Keep checking the schedule. I hope I see you on the road!!!
luv ya,
e
So on to the good stuff. We dropped the trailer on Friday and set up the display. While we were there, Dick Rosburg arrived and we met up with some of our good friends from the Torco Alcohol team. After setting up we hit the road as we had made plans with Dick for dinner and a movie. Iron Man had come out the weekend before and we just had to see it. Great movie!! It was back to the hotel and in bed as it was going to be a long day on Saturday.
Saturday morning and the weather had called for cold, windy and possible rain, not a great outlook for racing, but hey it is race day so we headed out to the track. They had planned a full day with four jet dragster two wheel standers, motorcycles, snowmobiles and some of the fastest and best race cars it was going to be a great day. After all of the car arrived, we had our morning meeting. I was able to meet the new Queen of Diamonds, Jill. I had heard nice things about her and am happy to say she is did a very nice job this weekend. I was also racing Ernie driving the Beast from the East. Ernie was sooooo much fun and he knows how to take a joke!!!
We were scheduled to make 3 passes on Saturday, the first pass was a qualifying run. I was running Dick and made a good pass. Unfortunately Dick has a problem toward the end of the run and his weekend ended quickly. Jill ran faster than Ernie so round one went to the girls!! The second run, I was up against Ernie, well he wanted me to shave my head if I lost and I wanted him to wear a dress and dance on the starting line. Now if that isn't motivation, I don't know what is. Unfortunately things did not go my way and it looked like I was going to have to start wearing a hat. Ernie, being the gentleman that he is, said that it was unnecessary as he didn't want to see what I would look like without hair!!! So for the third round I had the single and it was Jill vs Ernie. Well experience won out and Ernie took home the win for the weekend, but I will tell you Jill and I will be back real soon and I am sure that next time we will both give him a run for his money.
The fans were treated to a live marching band, Beechcraft T-34 airplanes flying over and a wonderful fireworks display. The Baders sure know how to put on a race!!!! Sadly the race was over and it was time to pack up and head for home.
We will be home for a couple of weeks getting things ready for the summer runs. Andrew will graduate from 5th grade next week. I can't believe that my little sparkplug is growing up!!! Before you know it he will be in middle school. If you thought driving a jet dragster was fast, try keeping up with an 11 year old.
The next race is in Atco, New Jersey and then we go my home state, Michigan. Keep checking the schedule. I hope I see you on the road!!!
luv ya,
e
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mother's Day
First I want to wish all of the Mom's out there a very Happy Mother's Day!!!! I hope that you all relaxed and enjoyed your day. Also our thoughts and prayers go out to those that lost family members today in the bad weather. We stayed in Macon, GA last night and when we woke up this morning and headed for home, trees were everywhere. We didn't realize that the tornados had just been through the area and we were only minutes behind. It sure puts things in perspective.
Now on to the race weekend. The Embry-Riddle team hit the road on Thursday afternoon for Atlanta Dragway for Pinks All Out. We were scheduled to display on Friday afternoon and then run the jet car on Saturday. Andrew and Nitro stayed home, Andrew had a baseball game and a 5th grade party and Nitro had bad kitties to chase, so it was only Chris, Mike and me.
We pulled into Atlanta Dragway and the place was beyond packed. The Southern Nationals were just held there a couple of weeks ago and from what everyone was talking about it was even BIGGER!!! People who had never been to a drag race before we e lining the fence ready to see what we do. It was really exciting. Atlanta Dragway brought in some great exhibition cars and the record crowd on hand was proof that we love drag racing!!!
This was the largest vendor row that the Pinks show had ever had. I was able to go shopping at the drag strip which is always fun. We were only able to make one pass on Saturday as the show was running a little behind schedule so the the show must go on. We did put on a great show and the car ran really well. The Embry-Riddle jet dragster is running the best it ever has and Chris really has a handle on the tune up.
Now we are back home and getting ready to hit the road for an event I have been looking forward tom the Cavalcade of Stars in Norwalk Ohio. You can find more information out about the event on our schedule page. If you are in the area, make sure you stop by and see us. I have never been to Summit Dragway Park and can't wait to eat the pound of ice cream!!!! Check our schedule and if any of you can make it out to the races, make sure you stop by.
luv ya,
e
Now on to the race weekend. The Embry-Riddle team hit the road on Thursday afternoon for Atlanta Dragway for Pinks All Out. We were scheduled to display on Friday afternoon and then run the jet car on Saturday. Andrew and Nitro stayed home, Andrew had a baseball game and a 5th grade party and Nitro had bad kitties to chase, so it was only Chris, Mike and me.
We pulled into Atlanta Dragway and the place was beyond packed. The Southern Nationals were just held there a couple of weeks ago and from what everyone was talking about it was even BIGGER!!! People who had never been to a drag race before we e lining the fence ready to see what we do. It was really exciting. Atlanta Dragway brought in some great exhibition cars and the record crowd on hand was proof that we love drag racing!!!
This was the largest vendor row that the Pinks show had ever had. I was able to go shopping at the drag strip which is always fun. We were only able to make one pass on Saturday as the show was running a little behind schedule so the the show must go on. We did put on a great show and the car ran really well. The Embry-Riddle jet dragster is running the best it ever has and Chris really has a handle on the tune up.
Now we are back home and getting ready to hit the road for an event I have been looking forward tom the Cavalcade of Stars in Norwalk Ohio. You can find more information out about the event on our schedule page. If you are in the area, make sure you stop by and see us. I have never been to Summit Dragway Park and can't wait to eat the pound of ice cream!!!! Check our schedule and if any of you can make it out to the races, make sure you stop by.
luv ya,
e
Monday, May 05, 2008
Beech Bend Raceway Park
Well it was time to head back to the race track after a weekend off. Chris left Kansas to head for Kentucky for the next race. Andrew and I flew out on Friday to meet up with all of the crew for the weekend. Chris and Team Synergy did a display for the Embry-Riddle Jet Racing team at the Holley factory on Friday while I was back at home doing some radio interviews.
Finally the crew all meet up and went out for dinner and then it was to bed early for the big weekend a head. Unfortunately the rain and wind came in Friday and stay with us until Saturday morning. But the NMCA and Beech Bend Raceway Park made sure that the track was prepared and ready to go on Saturday.
We made two passes on Saturday, the first one we had a pretty good head wind that I was fighting and I had to shut the car off a little early, on the second pass it was late and cool and the good ole ERAU jet dragster flew. I want to thank everyone that stayed to watch me make that last pass down the track. I know that it was cold and late, but really appreciate everything.
At the end of the night we were invited over to the Timberland Racing team for dinner. I thought I was back at Belle Rose, LA as crawfish was on the menu for the night. After filling our stomachs we headed back to the hotel for some rest. The next morning it was back out to the track and get the car ready for the next pass.
It was time to say good bye to Kentucky as we headed for home just in time to do some laundry and hit the road again for a trip to Atlanta for Pinks All Out. If you are in the area, make sure you stop by and say HI!!!
Thanks to everyone that stopped by to say HI, remember I will be back to Beech Bend the first weekend in October for the NMRA finals. See you at the races!!!!
luv ya,
e
Finally the crew all meet up and went out for dinner and then it was to bed early for the big weekend a head. Unfortunately the rain and wind came in Friday and stay with us until Saturday morning. But the NMCA and Beech Bend Raceway Park made sure that the track was prepared and ready to go on Saturday.
We made two passes on Saturday, the first one we had a pretty good head wind that I was fighting and I had to shut the car off a little early, on the second pass it was late and cool and the good ole ERAU jet dragster flew. I want to thank everyone that stayed to watch me make that last pass down the track. I know that it was cold and late, but really appreciate everything.
At the end of the night we were invited over to the Timberland Racing team for dinner. I thought I was back at Belle Rose, LA as crawfish was on the menu for the night. After filling our stomachs we headed back to the hotel for some rest. The next morning it was back out to the track and get the car ready for the next pass.
It was time to say good bye to Kentucky as we headed for home just in time to do some laundry and hit the road again for a trip to Atlanta for Pinks All Out. If you are in the area, make sure you stop by and say HI!!!
Thanks to everyone that stopped by to say HI, remember I will be back to Beech Bend the first weekend in October for the NMRA finals. See you at the races!!!!
luv ya,
e
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Being Mom
This past week it was time for the annual 5th grade field trip at Andrew's school. I somehow volunteered to organize this trip. We had decided to go to Animal Kingdom and camp at Fort Wilderness for a couple of days. Sounds fun right????? Well we had a blast. The kids were amazing and it was so much fun to watch them running around swimming and making smores and watching movies under the stars. I hope the kids enjoyed it as much as the parents.
Then it was back to work. We were invited out to Cessna Citation for the customer appreciation conference. Their theme was speed and we fit right in. The Embry-Riddle jet team loaded up and headed to Kansas. Well okay I flew out while Chris drove the dragster out. We had the opportunity to visit the Service Center and the Factory where Citations are made.
I flew home and Chris is driving to our next race. Bowling Green Kentucky is where we are going this weekend for the NMCA race at Beech Bend Raceway Park. I will report back after the race. Cross your fingers for good weather.
c ya
e
Then it was back to work. We were invited out to Cessna Citation for the customer appreciation conference. Their theme was speed and we fit right in. The Embry-Riddle jet team loaded up and headed to Kansas. Well okay I flew out while Chris drove the dragster out. We had the opportunity to visit the Service Center and the Factory where Citations are made.
I flew home and Chris is driving to our next race. Bowling Green Kentucky is where we are going this weekend for the NMCA race at Beech Bend Raceway Park. I will report back after the race. Cross your fingers for good weather.
c ya
e
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