NEXT RACE:
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
CAN-AM
SPEEDWAY AND MOTROSPORTS PARK
LAFARGEVILLE, NY
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updated on April 19, 2012
Hi Everybody,
Sorry for the delay in writing my weekly racing news, but these past couple of weeks have been very busy for me. I am in the home stretch of finishing my 1st semester at SUNY Canton and its finals time.
Between studying and judging my other responsibilities, it has been a little rough so I am going to catch you all up to date. A couple of weeks ago, the modified class was not on the schedule but they added us with a 15 lap Dash for Cash, which I finished tenth. On May 5th, it was my first points modified Race at Can-Am. I finished tenth overall, seventh in small block modified. That’s not too bad especially after getting run over on lap 29 in turn four. There was a shuffling of cars in front of me and I checked up to avoid it and sure enough, got run over. Oh well, that’s racing especially since the other driver probably could not see through my car.
Last Saturday, May 12th was a much better outcome finishing sixth overall and fifth in the small block. It takes some getting used to not to spin the tires on a re-start, but I only did it once this week so I am getting better.
So many things you have to adjust with extra horsepower. I would to take a minute to explain what I mean when I say I finished a certain position overall and another position in the small block. At Can-Am, the big blocks and small blocks run together, but they separate the classes and the points. So this past weekend, I had four small blocks in front of me along with one big block. I was the fifth small block across the finish line and that’s how I got a fifth in the class.
Saturday night was uneventful in the small blocks. In the Sportsman class, however, that was another story. One of my best friends, Chris Thurston, was running so well and got involved in a very nasty wreck. Thank goodness for all the safety equipment in his car. He is just a tad bit sore and that’s all. Also, happy to report the other driver Josh Rogers is also okay.
For those of you that are wondering if I am going to be a one night a week racer….. the answer is no! Currently, I’m trying to concentrate on my studies and getting the car to work then we will race Penn-Can Speedway in Great Bend in Pennsylvania some Friday nights, Fulton Speedway on Saturdays when the modified class is not on the schedule and also Utica Rome Speedway on some Sundays. And yes, the rumors are true my Mom and Dad got me a big block motor. I told my Mom that was her Mother’s Day present. (LOL) Currently, our plans are to put the motor in my 2009 Troyer and take some hot laps. On a sadder note, my 15 year old beagle, Gizmo passed away Thursday night. He was such a faithful boy and best friend to my Baby Monk, who is lost without him. Friday night, I went to Brewerton Speedway with a group from my college SUNY Canton. It was an exciting night of racing.
And last but not least, I hope that everyone will keep Ben Towles in your thoughts as he is battling cancer and has again been admitted to Golisano’s Hospital in Syracuse. I race for “I Believe in Ben” because I truly believe in you, Ben and your strength you have to win this battle. Well, off to study so hope to see you at the track.
Thanks again, to all my great sponsors, SUNY Canton College, American Traditions Motorsports, Fabco and I Believe in Ben for Lymphoma Awareness.
Christine Martin
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