Ricky races an ASCS 360 Sprint Car on circle dirt tracks. Every track is different in size, width, length, etc.
Last year was his first year in a 360 and we did not have very good luck. We blew 3 motors in 3 races. EXPENSIVE! But this year we have a new crew chief and everything is running great! Except the fact that people keep getting in Rickys way! Ricky is a natural! He has raced all kinds of different things his entire life; 4-wheelers, go-carts, dirt bikes, A-Mods, 600 Sprints and more! He knows what he is doing but this year we have not been able to finish a race because someone either spins out and hits him, runs into him, spins him out, etc. BUT! Finally this last Sunday at Double XX Speedway in California, MO He finally got his chance! I am a nervous wreck when he is out there. It is a 750hp car (almost like nascar) and going about 100 mph or faster (depending on the track) I can barely watch but I have to! I have to film it. ANYWHO!
At the track you first have hot laps- Just a few cars out at a time for a couple laps to get some heat in the engine make sure everything is running ok, the right gear, etc.
Then there are Heat Races- You draw a number and it places you in your heat race. This is a race to get your place in the feature show (A Main)
(I'm still not the best at this whole Racing thing, but I'm trying and learning!)
A Main- This is the Main Event of the Night for that certain Class of cars
So Sunday (5/18) he started 7th row outside (14th) dodged a couple of wrecks and ended up finishing 10th out of 20 cars!! So proud of him! It feels good to not have to work on the car for once and just wash it for the next weeks race!
This is Ricky's Car and Truck!
Next post will have crafts and such in it I promise!
Til next time! XOXO
This is the coolest picture! Love it!
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