| Drum Motorsports
2008 Schedule | | Date | Day | Track | Location | race | finish | | 18-Apr | Fri | McKean
County | Smethport, Pa | practice | OK | | 26-Apr | Sat | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | local | rain | | 3-May | Sat | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | local | rain | | 10-May | Sat | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | local | rain | | 17-May | Sat | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | local | rain | | 22-May | Thurs | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | local | rain | | 24-May | Sat | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | Regional | 8th | | 31-May | Sat | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | local | rain | | 5-Jun | Thurs | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | local | 3rd | | 14-Jun | Sat | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | local | rain | | 26-Jun | Thurs | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | local | 2nd | | 5-Jul | Sat | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | Regional | 1st | | 11-Jul | Fri | Dog Hollow | North Cambria Pa | regular show | 1st | | 12-Jul | Sat | Mercer | Mercer Pa | regular show | rain out | | 19-Jul | Sat | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | local | 15th | | 31-Jul | Thurs | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | local | 5th | | 16-Aug | Sat | Mercer | Mercer Pa | rain out from 7/12 | 2 nd | | | | Mercer | Mercer Pa | regular show | 8th | | 17-Aug | Sun | Tri City | Franklin Pa | regular show | | | 23-Aug | Sat | McKean County | Smethport, Pa | local | 7th | | Sep 26-27 | Fri. Sat | McKean County | Smethport,
Pa | Regional | 24 | | | | | | |
McKean
County Night Two Wayland NY- Racing was to start
at 5 but because of a couple showers it didn't start until 7:30 or so. Kyle started his heat in 7th and finished 4th. For
the feature he started on the outside poll but on lap 2 the new part that replaced the part from the night before broke. This
is unbelievable. It is a welded part and the welds broke. Makes me wonder about their welding qualifications and standards.
We were told " ya, I've seen those break." Well they should NOT break especially at the weld. If welded properly
the weld will not break but the metal around it might.
Enough said. I guess a fitting end to an up and down season that was by far more positive then not. What's up for next year?
We are staying with this car and class. McKean is in question, maybe the old Freeom track will open, we can always run the
tour..... time will tell. McKean County Night One Wayland
NY- With the threat of rain all night it actually ended up being a good night for racing... weather wise anyway. There was
a slight mist in the air several times but nothing dumped.
This was another Fastrak Northeast Regional race. Kyle started last in the 2nd heat, 8th. There were 33 cars present. Kyle
had a good heat run going to third in a very strong field of cars in his heat, working on 2nd at the finish. We decided to
not touch the setup since the track conditions looked to remain the same all night. Kyle went up for the redraw but no one was
there. When the finally did the draw Kyle wasn't there so he got the number left... 3rd. Very good starting spot. Maybe this
is the way to redraw.... don't. On the first lap of the race one of the tie rod brackets broke on the left
upper ball joint of the car. We have no idea as to why. Kyle did not get hit nor did the piece show signs of fatigue.
As the say.. "stuff happens". Well I guess.
One more time we knew we had a great car and had something for the field. The lap times in the heat were the best of the field.
I guess we will have to wait and see. Tonight is not looking good. The weather for McKean is calling for 50% chance of rain
through tomorrow night. We will decide what to do later this AM. Black Rock Cancelled for Us
Wayland NY 8/30- The show we were hoping to run at Black Rock has been cancelled. I spoke with Dean
Hoag the track owner and as he explained it the BRP Series has a fit. Dean runs the BRP cars on a weekly basis and the BRP
series said that their cars will NOT run if the Crates are even at the track. The BRP cars run an engine that cost $10,000 to 20,000
to run up front. These engines to be rebuilt every year at a cost of $3000-5000. Our engines cost $3500-5500 and come
sealed from GM. Our engines not not need to be rebuilt every year. In fact last winter I spend $110. total on new valve springs.
We run a regular Late Model chassis. The BRP cars take a regular Late Model chassis, cut the front clip off and weld on a
regular 2x4 tubed front end. They also must run a 9" rear end. Both of these cost to install and really cost to maintain.
I
have timed both the BRP car and the Crates at the same tracks. I have found the lap times to be so close that you can't tell
the difference. So... I don't understand why anyone would want to run a BRP car??? There purse is the same or less then the
Crates as well. If some one can explain please send an e mail......
Wayland NY 8/30- The show we were hoping to run at Black Rock has been cancelled. I spoke with Dean
Hoag the track owner and as he explained it the BRP Series has a fit. Dean runs the BRP cars on a weekly basis and the BRP
series said that their cars will NOT run if the Crates are even at the track. The BRP cars run an engine that cost $10,000 to 20,000
to run up front. These engines to be rebuilt every year at a cost of $3000-5000. Our engines cost $3500-5500 and come
sealed from GM. Our engines not not need to be rebuilt every year. In fact last winter I spend $110. total on new valve springs.
We run a regular Late Model chassis. The BRP cars take a regular Late Model chassis, cut the front clip off and weld on a
regular 2x4 tubed front end. They also must run a 9" rear end. Both of these cost to install and really cost to maintain.
I
have timed both the BRP car and the Crates at the same tracks. I have found the lap times to be so close that you can't tell
the difference. So... I don't understand why anyone would want to run a BRP car??? There purse is the same or less then the
Crates as well. If some one can explain please send an e mail......
Wayland NY 8/24- Last night was the end to the regular season at McKean County Raceway. One has to
wonder if it was the last race at the track excluding the September 26,27 big event. The talk since mid season is that money
was gone and they might not open next year. Time will tell.
Kyle won his qualifier in convincing fashion. The feature line up was determined by the point standings meaning Kyle was starting
third. On the opening laps Blair who was on the poll and Kyle took off from the field though the third place car was not far
behind. As the laps continued the gap between Kyle and third grew. Kyle's time were about the same as Blair's but not any
better. On lap 15 or so they started getting into lapped traffic. This was Kyle's chance to close that gap. The both made
it through the first couple cars OK. Then came the number 24 car who was all over the track and could not hold a line. Kyle
tried the low side but couldn't do it since the 24 shot down on Kyle pushing him almost into the in field. So Kyle set him
up to pass him on the high side going into turns one and two. Between these turns the 24 drove up into Kyle's drivers side
pushing the panel in and sending Kyle around. This was on lap 19 of 25. So back to the rear went Kyle, actually back to 14th.
In the closing laps Kyle headed toward the front finishing 7th.
This is not the finish we were looking for. When in comes to points, it probably dropped Kyle from 2nd to 4 or 5. I didn't
do the math but if Kyle had been able to win he would have been close to the point title but I'm not sure and I guess at this
point it doesn't mater. Now my commentary..... lap traffic is a part of racing that is a given. I can recall many races where
Kyle was taken out by lapped cars. A couple that come to mind... Rolling Wheels, Patriot race, lap 10 of 20, Kyle was leading
by a straightaway, putting a lap on the 10th place car when the 9th place car spun out collecting Kyle. Another one was coming
to the checkered flag in a micro sprint, leading the race and a lapped car pushes up into Kyle's line blocking him off
turn four. He ended up second that night. Then there was the time in karts at Syracuse that on the last lap another kart cut
down on Kyle in turn three. Kyle ended up flipping and as he lay on the ground he could look up at the checkered flap waving.
There
has also been times that the lapped cars have helped. Like I said they are a part of racing. My only wish is that drivers
would think. If you are being given the move over flag then do it. Hold a line and let the lead cars go by. Seems simple and
it is called respect for others... people and equipment.
Updates to follow in the next few days. Next and last race of the year will be the September Fastrak Regional race at McKean.
Please note the October race at Black Rock will not happen. Read about it later. Makup-
2nd; Regular 8th
Wayland NY 8/17- What a long day it was, not just the racing but the travel. We left Wayland
around 11:30 AM and we arrived back in Wayland this morning around 3:30. It brought back memories of sprint car touring. We fought a tight condition all night. In
hot laps Kyle was fast but the track was smooth. During the first feature the track developed ruts which in turn made the
car tight when it was going through them. Well this condition continued to get worse throughout the night. As Kyle said later
"we were one step behind the changes." That about sums it up. Even though 2nd is something to feel good about we
knew we could have done better.
In the regular show Kyle finished second in the heat. He started 4th in the feature but was turned on a lap 9 restart in turn
two. If Our car was working a little better this might not have happen because he could have pulled away from them. Anyway...
to the back of the full field of car. The drive was on to get back to the front. We saw some real racing out of Kyle at that
point passing cars on the high side or low even with a car that wasn't what it should have been. Kyle crossed the line in
8th. I guess that when you get a top ten finish on your worse night things aren't to bad. Up next... season finals at McKean this Saturday
night. Hardly seems possible.
A 6th Place Finish
Wayland NY8/1- Kyle came home with a sixth place finish last night which wasn't bad considering
where he started. The original start had Kyle11th, but (you knew there was going to be a but), on the start coming out of
four there were several cars checking up including Kyle. Unfortunately the car behind Kyle didn't and Kyle ended up spun around...
so to the back he went restarting in 19th. Coming from19th to 6th was a great job. The track was anything but good since the
Limited Late Models were there and the extra horsepower tore up the track. We will take the spot and move on. Next up is Mercer for the rain-out from a
few weeks ago. We hope to take in the double features on the 16th at Mercer then go to Tri City on Sunday night before heading
home. (I had Kyle 5th across the line but after 3
days the offical posing is out and they show Kyle 6th) A Night to Forget
Wayland NY-7/20- The toughest part about the high of winning is that it does end and a low
sets in. The low of our late model racing was last night. Kyle started his heat race in third. On the very first lap the on
the back straight away the 14 car appeared to loss control or something and literally drove down across the right front of
our car... on the straight away no less. I do have an in car video of it so there is no doubt about the incident. The
entire right front suspension was damaged. We had to replace the lower control arm, tie rod, and spindle. Thanks very much
to Bob Close for getting the parts for us. I have to say a very big thank you to John Lacki as well. John is the best. John
and Kyle we under the car putting it back together as the feature was being called up. John was just not going without Kyle
and that is all there was to it. As John got in his car he made sure Kyle was getting in his. John is why I've always said
that I've met some of the nicest people at the tracks. John..... thank you very, very much. Thank you crew guy as well since
I didn't catch his name. Tom Taber needs a big thank you as well. Tom was leaving for vacation after the race.... I hope he
was able to find a shower to get the dirt off. Thanks Tom.
Kyle was able to start the feature from the back and worked his was into the top ten. On a lap 8 -10 restart he took the high
side into turn 1 to get past a few cars that had been holding him up. Apparently a chuck of debre got up into the fan belt
which runs the power-steering as well as the water pump, knocking it off. A lap later Kyle was pit side with an
over heating car. Like he said "I can drive it without the power-steering but I couldn't do anything with the overheating."
So...
we have a few weeks to regroup, make fixes, and get ready for Mercer on August 16. A few weeks ago I picked up a small camera
to put in the car. Finally figured out how to work it. Now I need to figure out how to get the clips onto the site.... next.... What a Week It Has Been
Wayland NY-7/13- It rain on and off all night Saturday night and we made the decision to drive
home Sunday. We drove in the rain most of the way. It this point I'm not sure if Tri City ran or not. The win at Dog Hollow
was great! Kyle had never seen the track and his first laps on it were in his heat race... no hot laps. He finished second.
Not bad for the first time. By lap 3 or 4 of the feature it was clear to me that Kyle had the place figured out and he went
on to prove it by winning driving away.
Mercer was a track Kyle
ran a sprinter on but never a late model. After hot laps we made some adjustments to the car. He won his heat but had another
car all over him so we needed to made more adjustments. Then it rained. So.... The make up feature is scheduled for August
16. I guess we will go back running double features at Mercer then stay over and try Tri City once again.
Up next.... McKean this Saturday night for a regular show.
Rain a factor Again?!!
Wayland NY-7/12- Rain played a part in tonight's events
with Kyle only being able to race his heat. Kyle won the heat after starting on the outside pole and was having to wait out
a rain shower before the feature when they called the nights events. Tomorrow could also be in jeopardy with thunderstorms
as the forecast. Stay tuned for more news and a full update of the weekend events.
Kyle wins at Dog
Hollow!!!!
Wayland NY-7/12-
Kyle and crew got their first look at the track when racing the heat. Kyle started fourth and finished second in the
heat after never having seen the track let alone race it before. Kyle drew fourth in the feature and took a
comanding lead a handful of laps into an 18-lap feature to win. Tonight- Saturday night Kyle and family will be at Mercer
Raceway Park and on Sunday to Tri-City.
Kyle Wins Fastrak Regional!!!
Wayland NY-7/6- One had to know it
was coming but when. Kyle pulled off the win in Saturday night's Fastrak Regional race at McKean County. The car and driver
worked flawlessly. In the heat Kyle drove from 6th to second and showed he was the one to beat on this night.
The feature found Kyle on the outside pole. From the drop of the green, Kyle was in control of this event. There were a bunch
of cautions on lap three and on every restart Kyle was able to pull Dick Barton last weeks winner. A little later he would
have to do the same with the number 49. Once he hit lapped traffic Kyle had a good straight away lead on the field. Once again
there were several cautions with 4 laps to go before flagger Tony VanPelt ordered a single file restart. That was all she
wrote. Kyle checked out toward the checked flag.
We can't begin to thank Tom
Taber for his help, effort, and undying support of Kyle. They are teacher and student, both doing very well at their part.
Great job guys....
Local 85 Rejoins Kyle
Wayland
NY- We are very pleased to be able to announce that Carpenters Local 85 out of Rochester has rejoin Drum Motorsports.
Kyle works for RW Dake out of this local. Please feel free to check out their web site by clicking the link on the links page.
Welcome aboard!
2nd.... Almost a Win!
Wayland NY- 6/27-We went
into this season feeling very good about our chances after the schooling and changes we made to the car. Thursday night it
all proved to be correct. Kyle started his heat race last in the 9th spot and finished 2nd in hot pursuit of Lacki who won.
As they say "ran out of laps".
For the feature Kyle
was lucky enough to draw the pole. This is good but Dick Batron pulled the outside pull. Dick Barton has raced late models
for years and has won many big dollar shows. With that saide Kyle knew he was going to have to run a mistake free race even
to have a chance. The two drives set off side by side with Barton
taking the lead to complete lap 1. Kyle did the smart thing and tucked in behind him while the two set sail on the field.
By lap 10 the pair had a good straightaway lead on third and were into lapped traffic. Kyle kept pace nicely closing the 4-5
car length gap ever so slightly only to see Barton gain it back. By about lap 15 the one and only caution came out and took
away the half track lead the guys had built up. On the restart it was the Dick and Kyle show again with third place Blair
very close. As the laps wound down it was clear Kyle was catching Barton. As the took the white flag Kyle was there. Remember
it is one thing to catch and another to pass. Going down the back straightaway the two were side by side each running their
preferred line. As the came out of turn four for the checkered flag it was a drag race with Barton winning by a nose.
This was one of the best dirt races I've ever seen, and I've seen a bunch. If you want to see some exciting races you need
to watch these crate late models. Remember the engines are sealed and the same so the speed is gained by car setup and the
driver. It has nothing to do with the amount of money you can spend. Great racing!!!
Next up McKean July 5th for a Fastrak Regional race. Then we are looking at doing the three nights at Dog Hollow, Mercer,
and Tri City the weekend of the 11th.
Updates....
Wayland NY- As the world turns... this season is very reminiscent of last year. First we have all the rain and second
the track changes and shortens the schedule. In appears the McKean is in trouble. It's to bad. The guys that run the place
are great guys but the weather the past two years has not helped, the economy hasn't help much either. The crowds are down
which means the income is down. There are many Monday morning quarterbacks who I don't think understand that running a track
is a business. If you're not making money then things need to change. Well anyway I hope the track stays open. Best of luck
guys.
Bad to our problem... Per the McKean schedule we have four
more races plus the year end Fastrak event in late September. IF all shows are ran, weather permitting of course, it means
we will have raced 7, thats right 7 races this season... Kyle and I can't handle it..... so there is a plan....it goes like
this. We will head to Dog Hollow to run their Friday night show, then over to Mercer for the Saturday night show, then on
to Tri City for their Sunday night show. We can pick our weekends and just go race... weather permitting of course. This might
give us our fix. Touring is not new to us but it was nice not having to do it...... maybe. It has always been exciting going
to and running different tracks.
Please watch for our new dates.
The new McKean dates are posted. Next up this coming Thursday night at McKean... right now 30 percent chance on rain......
Rain Again!
Wayland NY- I've lost count! Seven I think! This is way beyond ridiculous at this point. It's mid June and we've raced
twice. The weather just has not cooperated at all this year or for that mater last year. Up next... next Saturday....
we think.
On another note. The race at Eldora... I finally
got the details and they aren't great. What was two nights of racing is now one. And to make mater worse the entry fee is
$150. We never paid entry fees until we came to late models. The regionals charge $75. and apparently the national events
are $150. Let's do some math... fuel for two trucks out and back $1000, pit fees $120, entry fee $150. Camping etc $200. Total...
$1470. If we make the feature we will earn a minimum of $250. Feels like we are back in sprints were it cost at
least $650 per show for us to participate. Didn't mean to get on the money kick but the economy is in very poor condition
at this time.....Needless to say we are not sure if we are going to Eldora.
Kyle Finishes a Strong Third!
Wayland NY- The track was
great, the best we've ever seen, and the car and driver worked great. Kyle finished 2nd in his heat race which put him in
the redraw for the feature. He actually drew a good number 6. Starting 6th Kyle found himself back to 8th in the first few
laps. Not getting rattled, he started picking his was to the front using the top side very efficiently as well as the low
side when needed. Before long Kyle found himself in 4th. As the top four pulled away they also ran into lapped traffic. The
leader ended up tangling with a lapped car which allowed John Lacki running second, Dick Barton running third, and Kyle to
all get by. As Lacki and Barton fought for the lead Kyle closed right up behind them just waiting to see who was going to
pass who. As it ended neither passed. Coming across the line winning was Barton on the low side with Lacki on top and Kyle
was right behind Barton. You could have thrown a blanket over the three. You could not have ask for a better finish unless
Kyle had won....
We are very pleased with the start of this season,
as later as it has been. The car is working very well due to the changes we made this winter. Kyle is able to drive the car
knowing how it will respond. Kyle has also learned how to drive the car since it is much differnet then the open wheeled sprints
he drove for 10 years.
Up next, McKean on the 14. Pray for no
rain....
And the Rains Came... Part 6
Wayland NY- Wait a minute..... part 6? Yup.... this time we got to the track, unloaded the car in the sunshine, and actually
did a few minor things t the car. Then the sky's got black and boy did it rain. The track was probably only a few minutes
from being ready and it would have been a good fast track. The rain came in sheets so heavy you couldn't see ten feet. We
stayed in the trailer thinking it was going to blow over, that's how bad it was. Ten minutes from the track the roads were
dry.
Next up.... Thursday night. What does the weather look like?
Opening
Night at McKean County... Finally!
Wayland NY- It didn't rain! It was cool, well OK cold, in the low 40's by evenings end. Opening night ended up being
a Fastrak Regional race attracting a tough field of 32 cars. Track conditions were very good and as we learned the track actually
got tighter as the night progressed. (make a note... needed to account for this).
Wayland NY- It didn't rain! It was cool, well OK cold, in the low 40's by evenings end. Opening night ended up being
a Fastrak Regional race attracting a tough field of 32 cars. Track conditions were very good and as we learned the track actually
got tighter as the night progressed. (make a note... needed to account for this). Kyle started
the third heat from the third spot but immediately went to the front over taking the pole sitter on the back straight away.
As Kyle prepared to set sail the person he passed rammed Kyle left rear quarter panel pushing it way up and in and caused
Kyle to spin out. This earned this driver a black flag and he would have to join Kyle at the back of the pack. Restarting
9th Kyle wasted no time in getting back to the third spot actually passing 6 cars in turns 1 and 2 on the first lap. A lap
later the caution came out once again. On this restart another driver pulled a bonehead move and pulled along the inside of
Kyle on the restart causing Kyle to be the middle of a three wide. The officials let it go but move the guy back two spots
at the end. It is unfortunate since this driver did a great job of holding Kyle up. Not wanting to take any chances Kyle rode
it out knowing he was in the redraw. Kyle "can't
draw a number" Drum drew a 10 out of 12. So... he started the feature in 10th place. The car worked good for the first
few laps as Kyle moved up to 6th only to drop two spots by the end of the race finishing 8th. There was one caution on lap
two then green the entire time. Kyle was and is very
happy with the car. The track got tighter and we didn't adjust accordingly. It appears the work we did this past winter was
correct. Next up.... Saturday night the 31st at McKean.
And the Rains Came... Part 5
Wayland NY- Rained out once
again. This is way beyond a wild dream. Here it is late May and we still have not race as yet. It feels more like winter yesterday
and today then it did in mid January. Hoping for a nice night Saturday. Saturday is a regional race which means there
will be a bunch or cars but we will take them all on..... yet want to get this season started. Please stay tuned for schedule
updates. McKean County has said they will make up races.
And the
Rains Came... Part 4
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/16. This is getting very old..... McKean has scheduled a race for this
coming Thursday night. We run Saturday as well. So.... Thursday then Saturday nights. It will be fun and great. If it
doesn't rain. At this time the weather looks OK for next weekend. Time will tell....
Opening Night This Friday Night
Maybe... calling for
rain
Wayland NY- McKean
County will once again try to hold opening night this Friday night. At this time they are calling for 60% chance of rain with
the heaviest at 70% in the afternoon. I would not bet on opening night but I sure hope I'm wrong.
And the Rains Came... Part 3
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/8. This is getting ridiculous. We aren't scheduled to race again until
May 24th and that is a Regional race, a tough way to start a season. McKean officials are trying to work out some rain dates.
We will see how it goes. Please stay tuned.
And the Rains Came... Part 2
Wayland NY- Rained
out again this week 5/3. There will be a Thursday night race 5/8 to try to make up one of these races. I haven't
checked the weather for the week but right now my moneys is saying rain Thursday..... anyway please stay tuned. We will get good
weather sooner or later.
And the Rains Came...
Wayland NY- Wait.... rains... that was last year.
No, this year as well. We got as far as Cuba NY and drove into the rain. We called the track and were told "cancelled
due to rains". Haven't heard that in a few months. Well, we can't control the weather but we can sure talk about it.
The only good thing about a rain out is we have the week
off from washing the car as well as doing the repairs and maintenance. Let's hope for a nice Saturday next weekend so
we can get the season started.
Update; 4/20/08 Testing Went Well
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday....
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for
their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear to have paid off. The car handled much better for
Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions. We weren't there to worry about speed but handling
on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go
through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon us.... Opening night
next Saturday.... The two drives set off side by side with Barton
taking the lead to complete lap 1. Kyle did the smart thing and tucked in behind him while the two set sail on the field.
By lap 10 the pair had a good straightaway lead on third and were into lapped traffic. Kyle kept pace nicely closing the 4-5
car length gap ever so slightly only to see Barton gain it back. By about lap 15 the one and only caution came out and took
away the half track lead the guys had built up. On the restart it was the Dick and Kyle show again with third place Blair
very close. As the laps wound down it was clear Kyle was catching Barton. As the took the white flag Kyle was there. Remember
it is one thing to catch and another to pass. Going down the back straightaway the two were side by side each running their
preferred line. As the came out of turn four for the checkered flag it was a drag race with Barton winning by a nose.
This was one of the best dirt races I've ever seen, and I've seen a bunch. If you want to see some exciting races you need
to watch these crate late models. Remember the engines are sealed and the same so the speed is gained by car setup and the
driver. It has nothing to do with the amount of money you can spend. Great racing!!!
Next up McKean July 5th for a Fastrak Regional race. Then we are looking at doing the three nights at Dog Hollow, Mercer,
and Tri City the weekend of the 11th.
Update; 3/23/08
Happy Easter!
Wayland NY- This has to be the earliest Easter ever? The weather is sunny but the air is cold. Hard to be thinking about racing
but we are. The car is lacking just a few items that will be finalized this week. Kyle needs to finalize the graphics but
he has been working on other cars evenings.
We have also been getting the new trailer ready, painting, etc. I will be wiring it this week and plumbing the air. Then we
need to install the cabinets and racks. We are getting close on everything.
Til next week.....
2008 Schedule Taking Shape
Wayland
NY- The Drum Motorsports schedule for the upcoming season is starting to take shape. McKean County has posted their races.
We intend to run them all.
It was announced a couple weeks ago that Fastrak was going to have a race at the famed Eldora
Speedway now owned by Tony Stewart. Kyle has always wanted to run Eldora so we are going to make the trip. The racing is scheduled
for two nights August 8 and 9. It should be a lot of fun and hopefully some good memories.
We haven't heard any updates
on Freedom Raceway but hopefully the track will be open. We need a Friday night track to run at. Maybe Black Rock will
do something with the late models. I guess we will have to wait and see.
Update; 3/1/08
Wayland
NY- It has been a busy week for Kyle. For the past year Kyle has been trying to buy a house. In October he became engaged
to Natosha Zimbardi. Yesterday they closed on their house. Today the work started. They bought a very nice place. The
shop has three full bays with a lift and another cold bay attached . Yea, the house is nice too. Actually the business
started on Wednesday evening when Kyle went to Close Racing to pick up the car after work.
With the car back we can now get it finished. Everything is now here to get things finished. We'll get the engine set in,
do the final set up on everything and then fire it for the first time this year. No big hurry right? We still have 7 weeks....
Wayland NY- The Drum Motorsports schedule for the upcoming season
is starting to take shape. McKean County has posted their races. We intend to run them all.
It was announced a couple
weeks ago that Fastrak was going to have a race at the famed Eldora Speedway now owned by Tony Stewart. Kyle has always wanted
to run Eldora so we are going to make the trip. The racing is scheduled for two nights August 8 and 9. It should be a lot
of fun and hopefully some good memories.
We haven't heard any updates on Freedom Raceway but hopefully the track will
be open. We need a Friday night track to run at. Maybe Black Rock will do something with the late models. I guess we
will have to wait and see.
Update;
3/1/08
Wayland NY- It has been a busy week for Kyle. For the past year Kyle has been trying to buy a house. In October he became
engaged to Natosha Zimbardi. Yesterday they closed on their house. Today the work started. They bought a very nice place.
The shop has three full bays with a lift and another cold bay attached . Yea, the house is nice too. Actually the business
started on Wednesday evening when Kyle went to Close Racing to pick up the car after work.
With the car back we can now get it finished. Everything is now here to get things finished. We'll get the engine set in,
do the final set up on everything and then fire it for the first time this year. No big hurry right? We still have 7 weeks....
Update; 3/23/08 Happy Easter!
Wayland NY- This has to be the earliest Easter ever?
The weather is sunny but the air is cold. Hard to be thinking about racing but we are. The car is lacking just a few items
that will be finalized this week. Kyle needs to finalize the graphics but he has been working on other cars evenings.
We have also been getting the new trailer ready, painting, etc. I will be wiring it this week and plumbing the air. Then we
need to install the cabinets and racks. We are getting close on everything.
Til next week.....
Kyle
and Simpson again in 2008!
We are very pleased to announce that Kyle will once again be on the Simpson Race Products Driver Support Program. Simpson
selects a very limited number of drivers to support through their program. Kyle was first on the program in 2003 and has been
on it ever since. We use nothing but Simpson seat belts, helmets, and Kyle wears a Simpson fire suit as well. Nothing but
the best.....
T & J Auto Parts on Board for 2008
We are very pleased to announce that T & J Auto Parts of Wayland NY will be a part
of our family once again in 2008. T & J has helped Kyle for many years being the longest running partnership. Thanks for
the continual support!
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