LET'S GO RACIN!

The new racing season starts this Saturday, May 5th.  I once again have mixed feelings.  I'm ready to get going but there is always that worry in the back of my head.  Worry that we won't be competitive, worry of something breaking and worry of Mason getting hurt.  It's funny to watch Mason at this time too.  He won't tell you as much but I know he gets nervous.  He is just like his dad.  He is really quiet and just kind of keeping to himself. 

Things sure have changed from the first season we started karting.  We went from the bare bones necessary to race to what seems to be spare everything.  From one kart, one engine, one set of tires and a small trailer to two karts, three engines, lots of tires and lots of everything else and a large trailer.  But even as much as we have grown, it's never enough.  I really need to take a minute to thank our sponsors for helping make our growth possible...  Dietrich's Collision, Priehs Paving Co., Dietech Tool & Manfacturing and Don's Auto Repair.  Also special thanks go out to Mason's Grandpa Don (Taylor-Made Welding & Salvage) for making us a powered kart lift.

We have many different racing opportunities this season and will have some tough decisions to make as far as where we go racing and when.  We want to run the Burris Racing Series in IN and IL but we will have to give up some races (and points) at Arthur Raceway to do it.  I try not to think about it too much and tell myself we will just figure it out as we go.  Rick on the other hand, won't let that happen and sat last night trying to figure the points out, one race at a time, assuming Mason is going to be winning.  He is too funny.  We are hoping to get Rick into a kart this year, if for no other reason than for him to feel and see what Mason feels and sees on the track.

All in all, I think we are looking at a very good year.  It will be one full of challenges.  Challenges that ultimately transform into knowledge.  Here's to wishing Racin' Mason a fantastic 2012 season!