Keeping Up The Family Name

Yup, thats the car. Ain't she a beaut? This year for the first time EVER, I'm living the dream and driving this bad boy neck and neck with 30 other drivers to see who can get to the finish line first. I'm living the dream. Haha.

But seriously, I am.

It all starts with my Dad. My Dad embarked on his racing journey 4-5 years ago in the Junkyard Warriors at Thunder Road. I got a firsthand experience of what its like to be a rookie at the road, and its tough. I was in the pits before I became a track photographer for a couple years, and after that I got to enjoy it as a fan. Experiencing Thunder Road from all different angles is important and gave me a much clearer view of the entire operation, but there's only one more view for me to get it from: The driver's seat.

Racing has been a dream of mine for a long time. I've always dreamed of someday being the force behind one of those machines that shake the grandstands as they rumble by chomping at the bit to begin their epic feature event, and this is the first step towards that dream. I've always loved the Thunder Road experience, from every angle. I've been witness over the years as my Father has turned into an incredible race car driver. From the grandstands to driver's hearts he is recognized as a classy, respected, competitive racer. Exactly what I would like to be. That being said, he leaves behind a name to live up to.

I don't plan on disappointing.

So this year I've joined with the Hess Racing Team (who I have yet to meet all of yet, but will soon I'm sure), to prove that I deserve to carry the Whitcomb name on the big stage. Thunder Road has the potential for everything. Heartbreaks, frustration, agony, and ultimate glory are all part of the game here. Will I be standing on the roof of my car drowning in the cheers of the crowd? Or will I be sitting in the back of an ambulance as a tow truck arrives to get my mangled machine. Only time will tell. On May 3rd I'll go head to head with 30 hungry racers looking to prove to the crowd, each other, and themselves that they are worthy to bear the name "King of the Road".. For now? All I can do is fill out papers, tinker on the car, and wait with anticipation, and blog apparently. So from time to time you will hear from me, about this news, or that, but when racing season comes I hope to post at least weekly so those who are interested can keep themselves updated. Enjoy