Having Fun in Atlanta

Hey guys, well it was time to get back to the race track and what better place than Atlanta Dragway. Always one of my favorite stops and it didn't disappoint. We made a stop on the way to the Dragstrip, we went to the Nitto tire factory in White, GA to do a two day display for all of the employees. This is our second time back to the factory and it was much better this year as the weather couldn't get much better. 80 degrees out and sunny. Thursday and Friday were spent firing up the car for the different shifts and then it was time to meet up with Mike (crew) at the track and get ready for the big weekend event.

NMCA rolled into town and let me tell this series is sizzling hot. Beautiful show cars and slamming fast racecars. Then just for fun throw in the Embry-Riddle jet dragster to blast down the quarter mile.

Saturday we made two passes. The my jet car was right on track running some great times, the best of the weekend was right at 286 mph. After the last pass, we loaded the car up and went to eat a wonderful dinner at Dale and Susan's. Good ole comfort food of chicken, beans and mac & cheese. YUMMMMM It was too early to go back to the hotel, so we hit the go carts. Yes I had to turn. We had so much fun and after a couple of hours, it was time to get some sleep for Sunday's race day.

Sunday morning and we got up early to make it to Racers Church. Then all we had to do is get the car ready to make our one pass later in the afternoon. We hung out for the day after a series of events pushed back the days runs. It was just one of those days at the race track. But when they called us up to the staging lanes, we were ready to go and blasted down the quarter mile in Atlanta for the last time this year.

Our season has just a few more races left to end the year. But as the say, we are saving the best for last. We get a week off and then head out for a couple of weeks on the road. First stop, Bowling Green, KY for the NMRA finals, then the week after NMCA races their final race in Memphis, TN If you haven't come out and seen us yet this year, check out the schedule to find a race close to you, we only have a few left. It seems like the year has just flown by and I want to make sure we go out on top.

Well I hope you all enjoy the great fall weather. It was only 86 here in Florida today, great weather get all of the outside work done that we have been putting off. (I think I would rather be racing!!!!)

See you at the races,
luv ya,
e

Reflections

Well this is my second weekend off from racing, last weekend we went and did some testing on the Miss Ta Fire and this weekend we decided to work really hard all week and take off this weekend for the beach. I always feel so much better after a weekend at the beach. It is hard not to just let all of your troubles go when you are looking out at the sun rising over the water with dolphins playing. Your problems always seem so much smaller to the big ocean.

We had a couple of wonderful days, but there is always work to be done and it was time to get back home to get ready to hit the road to Atlanta for the NMCA race. This will be our third time back to Atlanta Dragway this year and it is one of the favorite stops for our team.

Now for some non-racing observations. Andrew came home the other day and one of his 6th grade teachers, Miss Wimberly, had the kids watch a portion of the Last Lecture from the Oprah show. Now I have heard people talking about this and had my head stuck at a drag strip and really did not know what this was all about. Probably most of you have already watched this and I don't want to say too much for those of you who have yet watched, this is a must see. Here is a link if you would like to take the time to watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo
Well I guess that is about it for now. Larsen Motorsports has a very exciting 2009 planned. There will be a lot of changes shaking everything up and mixing it around. I can't give it up yet, but keep checking and I will let you know as soon as I can. One last thing I want to make sure all of our friends from Texas and New Orleans know they are in our thoughts and prayers.

luv ya,
e

Pictures from National Trail and World Series

Hey, here are some photos from the last couple of races.

Friends from National Trail

A great night shot from Cordova

Matt from CSK and I hanging out after the race. I think they work a little harder than my guys. Sorry crew. : 0 )

I will post more soon!!!

luv ya,
e