As it seems to be the case this time of year we are running behind. With less than 60 days to the first test session the midnight oil is burning. Seems like the harder you try to keep your time line obstacles get in your way.
Hoosier Thunder plans to making some major announcements in the coming weeks. We have a few things we are waiting on. Hopefully these opportunity come to fruition.
The Alcohol Funny Car is nearing completion of chassis and motor work. The body is undertaking some changes and rendering will be released very soon. We will also be campaigning the Top Fuel car again this year. We will release info on that in the near future.
Doug Foley and Tim Lewis have provide an opportunity that will allow us a chance to compete for the IHRA championship. Evan Knoll of Torco Race Fuels worked with Doug Foley and Tim Lewis last year allowing me an opportunity to drive the full season.
In 2005, I drove Evans personnel car to get my license and compete at the fall race in Rockingham. We were blessed to win 2 National events in 2007. This was my first time winning a national event… ever! Evan, Doug and Tim and my crew – Thank You!
All I can say is hold on we are fixing to Rock and Roll in 2008!
Running wide open into the holidays
As everyone spends time preparing for the upcoming holidays our race team is running wide open. We have been blessed in so many ways. With all of our marketing partners and our families we enjoy the opportunity of chasing our dreams.
Our race team has taken a page from Evan Knoll, owner of Torco Race Fuels and many other successful companies. Evan taught us how to give back to the sport we love. That’s why we got involved with the Adopt a Jr. Dragster program back in 2005. Our goal is simple, to help youngsters and families get a head start in drag racing. Our plan is to assist with the fundamentals of marketing and the ins and outs of how to get a sponsor and what you have to do to keep one.
As Andrew from Amalie Oil or Mark at Flatout Gaskets can tell you, it is much easier to find a sponsor than it is to keep one. What makes this program a success is the fact that the kids learn how to speak with sponsors. It also assists them in their scholastic abilities such as reading, writing and spelling.
The true benefit to this program is learning how to spend quality time with our families. Just as we all should, especially during the holiday season. Bottom line – when the kids become adults they will know how to approach the Evan Knoll’s of the world with a business and marketing plan that will show him a return on investment.
Ending 2007 season at IHRA Banquet
Rhonda and I made the trip to Sandusky, Ohio for the IHRA Awards Banquet. Sure nice having the awards ceremony back in the Midwest. The IHRA did a great job of picking the location. Seeing all the families enjoy the water park was awesome. The only trauma experience was the site of some folks in a bathing suits. Thankfully none of them were IHRA racers.
My hat’s off to all the winners and the staff at IHRA. Walking in the door of the banquet hall you knew this was going to be special. From the awesome lighting on the stage (which mind you IHRA had to provide a pair of large diesel generators to run the lights), to the rock concert feeling, it made me realize how special this night was.
My most memorable moment was the awarding of the Sportsman of the Year award. To see Jack Wyatt become speechless and fighting back emotions was truly awesome. Here is a guy that gives all he can to the sport he loves. For him to win the biggest, baddest award one could be awarded in IHRA was special.
With the IHRA banquet behind us now I feel it’s time for closure of the 2007 season. It’s time to prepare for the 2008 season.
The entire staff from Hoosier Thunder Motorsports wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Take the day and enjoy the time with your family and friends.