I retired from driving duties in 1997 to move away for a job/living opportunity I just couldn't pass up, upon returning to the area for the 2000 racing season I became a crew member, happily.

The desire to return to a multicar team wasn't very appealing, so assisting with the maintenance and the track preparations and wrenching became a much more viable option.

I'm very happy with my choice to give up driving, it gives me more opportunity to concentrate on making the cars work for my father and brother.

Working out of the area means I don't get as involved as I'd like with the weekly maintenance but we all talk sporatically throughout the week discussing what changes to make. And Saturday nights as Selinsgrove I assume control of the wrenches allowing the drivers to concentrate more on what they are they are there to do, drive.

With the help of a few other crew members we are able to allow the drivers to relax a little at the track and not get concerned over whether everything is being done, and done right.

When we used to take three midgets to the track from the time we unloaded until we were done loading up at the end of the night we were constantly busy. If something broke on one of the cars two people would work to fix that car while the other person would do stagger, fuel, and setup on the other two cars. It was mayhem most nights!

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Check out the photos from my racing "career."

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History

2004 - Mechanic for Sprint Car team of Randy (6th in points) and Duane (7th in points). Ran 1 race (Selinsgrove). Finished 14th.
2003 - Mechanic for Sprint Car team of Randy and Duane. Ran 1 race (Clinton County). Finished 10th. First time in 358 Sprint Car, competing against several 410s.
2002 - Mechanic for Sprint Car team of Randy and Duane. Ran 1 race (Silver Springs). Finished 9th.
2001 - Mechanic for Midget team of Randy and Duane.
2000 - Mechanic for Midget team of Randy and Duane. Ran 1race (Flemington). I don't remember where I finished at Flemington, just remember that the Beast Pavement Car was fun to drive.
1999 - Ran 1 race (Lincoln non-winged) and finished mid pack. 15th if my memory serves 1998 - Ran 1 race (Lincoln winged) while back from CA. Dropped out due to stripped out cam spud
1997 - 10th in ARDC Midget points. 7 top 10s out of 13 starts
1996 - Broken motor, missed most of season
1995 - Rookie in ARDC midgets, missed most of season because of a "new" Fontana motor that wouldn't run more than 3 laps before blowing up.
1994 and Previous - Micros and Karts