Praying for safety and sunshine

To anyone out there that loves racing and all types of motorsports please join with me in a moment of silence to give well wishes and prayers for the safety of racers everywhere as we kick off the 2009 racing season. Yes, I know I am a few weeks late since there have been a few races going for the past few weekends but I say this as unselfishly as I possibly can, none of those racers on tv are really my friends. My friends get set to start racing this season with the NMRA season kick-off event in Bradenton, FL. and other sanctioned events with other people will follow shortly after.


What brings on this very grounding post? I have unfortunately been at the starting line twice when people I knew were involved in tragic endings and I never want to feel that horrible knot in my stomach ever again. The way I felt this past Sunday when I received a message. I lost a friend this past weekend in a motorcycle accident. His name was Danny Mourning and he will be missed. I knew Danny for almost 15 years and although we have not had the opportunity to see each other very often, his warm smile is frozen in my mind for all time. He loved to play hockey with the gang back in the day, laugh and ride his bike.





Sorry about the picture pal but it just made me break into a big smile when I saw it. You were always looking like such a tough guy but we knew better, you big ‘ol softie, lol. Thank you for the great memories friend!

So here is to 2009 and a great race season. May the weather be great for all the race events so that the hard work and dedication of the race organizers can be turned into success for not only them but the companies that support them as well. Fans and enthusiasts get out to the race track to spend a day with the family enjoying the fantastic camaraderie and excitement at a motorsports event.

So no matter if you like drag, drift, speed, turns, jumps, whatever… here is to a great 2009 racing season. May the records fall and peoples spirits be lifted!