I know it has been a while since I have written a blog about anything, but I thought it was time I put down some key strokes. As you all may know, I have moved to Elkhart, Indiana to take over operations at the Amalie Store. I have the best bosses one could ever ask for in Terry McMillen and Jim Walczak. So with my part in the Amalie Store, I still assist Terry McMillen Racing in securing hotel accommodations during the tour, and assisting in Social Media. Also, I work on The Fun Times Guide To RVing website and Facebook pages. As you see, I am very busy and just not enough time in the day at times to write on my blog.
I have been thinking alot about all that has been happening around the NHRA and let me say, it worries me a bit. Take Erica Enders-Stevens. She was in the top 10 in Pro Stock, and loses her sponsorship for lack of funding from Cagnazzi Racing!!! Say What? Don't they have this figured out? I believe she could have won it all the way she was driving. Now Erica is running a Pro Mod Car for Keith Haney Racing this weekend. I admire her persistence in keeping her driving skills sharpened. Here is the link to that story. Erica Returns to An ADRL Ride.
Next we have Larry Dixon. He has a job with Rapisarda Racing with Lee Beard taking over as Crew Chief, then Lee Beard leaves and goes to Steve Torrence operation, and then Larry leaves. Now Rapisarda hires Tommy Johnson Jr for the remainder of the year, and he runs a nice 3.78 in Sonoma. Awesome. This NHRA Merry-Go-Round is making me dizzy. I can't keep up with all these changes. And boy have things changed, and still big changes are on it's way. Here is this story: Rapisarda Signs Johnson
Bob Tasca has been getting some help from DSR, and have you noticed how well he has been running. I won't go any further or comment on what transpired there, but that leads up to FORD is leaving the NHRA and John Force after all these years. If I was John Force, I'd probably have them lock me in a padded room, and be on 24 hour watch LOL. I am sure that John will prosper, and keep his Dynasty alive and strong. Elon Werner is one of the greatest PR Guys out there, and with that, John Force Racing has nothing to worry about. I think maybe JFR might be into a little more of Top Fuel Dragster in the near future. Just not sure on what make of vehicle is in his future. Here is the link to the Ford Story: Ford NHRA Departure Also, here is the Story on: Jimmy Prock To Top Fuel
Now that you can see with all the disarray going on in the NHRA, we really don't know what to count on or what is going to be happening tomorrow. We just have to hope for the best and hope that the NHRA can turn this thing around. That statement makes me think of this song by Tracy Chapman: Give Me One Reason.
This just in. Ray Murphy, the clutch master for Terry McMillen has broken his leg in a few places and will not be in Seattle this weekend. This happened at Lake Berryessa in Northern California where Terry takes the team usually between Sonoma and Seattle for some R & R and exciting fun. I am not sure how the team is going to address this, but I know they will have their work cut out for them in Seattle. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ray Murphy for a speedy recovery.
One more thought as I finish this blog. Our Good Friends Cori Wickler and Terry McMillen are expecting a baby boy this coming September and I wanted to wish them the VERY BEST EVER. Terry and Cori are two of the best people I have ever had the pleasure to be associated with and I would like to thank them for believing in me and give me the opportunities that they have. Many Blessing to you you all.
