Corning, CA. – Last year was one of the most amazing times of my life. It has been my dream since I was 12-years old to race professionally in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class and also to be the youngest female to ever qualify for a pro race. Last year I accomplished both of those things and much more, including my first professional round win against one of my biggest heroes, Karen Stoffer. Looking back on the 2009 season, I could not be more thrilled. However, like all good seasons, they must come to an end and I am looking ahead to 2010.
Although I missed the field at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, I left the track in Pomona with a good feeling because I was fairly certain that last I had found a sponsor that was going to allow me to fulfill another dream by racing at all 17 events in 2010. The deal had a lot of promise, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it fell through. I was disappointed, but I am too driven and too stubborn to let a little road bump like that stand in my way.
I am also blessed with the most amazing and supportive parents in the world, so when our sponsor fell through, my dad, Charlie, and I quickly began making plans to run our own program this year. One thing I have learned in racing is that plans can change at any time, but right now our plan is to make every race and I am working very diligently on finding some financial help in order the make that a reality. We are going to run the Pro Stock Suzuki that my dad owns, and he is going to be my crew chief. Mike Fields Jr. and Bob Newman will be working alongside my dad as my crew. Blake Gann of Gann Custom will also be helping to furnish us with horsepower.
In my opinion one of the most exciting and unique parts of our program this year is that I am going to be driving our truck and trailer all over the country and my dad is going to fly into the races. I know that most racers prefer to fly to the races but there are still a lot of places on the tour that I haven’t yet seen so I can’t wait to take on this challenge.
In the meantime, I am still a student at Chico State University, however I am going to school part time and I am taking online classes. I still fully intend to finish my education and some day, I’d like to own my own custom paint and body shop. As of right now I’m living in Chico, but I plan to move closer to our race shop and office soon. My hermit crab, Tony Stewart, is also doing awesome. Life is going great for me, and I am very excited for the race season to officially begin. How many days till Gainesville?
Last year was one of the most amazing times of my life. It has been my dream since I was 12-years old to race professionally in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class and also to be the youngest female to ever qualify for a pro race. Last year I accomplished both of those things and much more, including my first professional round win against one of my biggest heroes, Karen Stoffer. Looking back on the 2009 season, I could not be more thrilled. However, like all good seasons, they must come to an end and I am looking ahead to 2010.
Although I missed the field at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, I left the track in Pomona with a good feeling because I was fairly certain that last I had found a sponsor that was going to allow me to fulfill another dream by racing at all 17 events in 2010. The deal had a lot of promise, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it fell through. I was disappointed, but I am too driven and too stubborn to let a little road bump like that stand in my way.
I am also blessed with the most amazing and supportive parents in the world, so when our sponsor fell through, my dad, Charlie, and I quickly began making plans to run our own program this year. One thing I have learned in racing is that plans can change at any time, but right now our plan is to make every race and I am working very diligently on finding some financial help in order the make that a reality. We are going to run the Pro Stock Suzuki that my dad owns, and he is going to be my crew chief. Mike Fields Jr. and Bob Newman will be working alongside my dad as my crew. Blake Gann of Gann Custom will also be helping to furnish us with horsepower.
In my opinion one of the most exciting and unique parts of our program this year is that I am going to be driving our truck and trailer all over the country and my dad is going to fly into the races. I know that most racers prefer to fly to the races but there are still a lot of places on the tour that I haven’t yet seen so I can’t wait to take on this challenge.
In the meantime, I am still a student at Chico State University, however I am going to school part time and I am taking online classes. I still fully intend to finish my education and some day, I’d like to own my own custom paint and body shop. As of right now I’m living in Chico, but I plan to move closer to our race shop and office soon. My hermit crab, Tony Stewart, is also doing awesome. Life is going great for me, and I am very excited for the race season to officially begin. How many days till Gainesville?
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