KJ MotorsportsUpdate #5Race #7, #8 & #9

KJ MotorsportsUpdate #5Race #7, #8 & #9

By: Kenny Johnson Date: 04-24-13

Friday we went to Legendary Hilltop Speedway & they had 14 modifieds even though most people thought they would not be able to race due to the rain that fell on Friday. Coop drew pill #6 to start us outside pole in the second heat race. We managed to get a win to start us on the outside pole of the feature beside Kyle Bond. We got the early lead and were taking the high line. Coop was showing that 2nd place was keeping close and that was Roy Roush. We got into lap traffic and unfortunately Roy got caught up in wreck with 2 laps to go. We went on to get win #3 of the season.Saturday we were supposed to go to Ohio Valley Speedway but they cancelled for weather, so we went to I-77 Speedway where they had 21 cars. Kenny Compton set fast time with a 14.84 and we were 2nd fast with a 14.88. We started the pole of our heat and won it and started the outside pole of the feature beside Kenny Compton. He got the jump on me and he decided he was going to take the high line going into turn one. I decided to let him have it and he went in so hard that he looped it in front of the entire field. I was going to miss him, but Bruce Dennis was not able to get slowed up in time and caught me in the left rear wheel, which broke our j-bar and then it chucked a driveshaft and then that tore other stuff up. Was pretty disappointed in not being able to run the feature, for that gave us our 3rd DNF of the year.We thrashed on the car Saturday night when we got home and then again after church so that we could go to West Virginia Motor Speedway for $2,000 to win. They had 36 cars with some pretty heavy hitters. To be honest I was thinking that getting a 5th would be an accomplishment with the competition that was there. But each time we come off the track we made changes and the car kept getting better. We set 9th fastest time and they invert 4 in the heat races, so we started outside pole. We went on to win the heat and we started outside pole of the feature beside Rick Aukland. I knew Rick would be tough to beat, but we got him off of turn two and stretched our lead out a bit under a long green flag run. But as we continued to go, it was apparent, either I was getting slower or he was getting faster and it was probably a bit of both for we went softer on tires and he went harder and in the end we finished 2nd. I was very happy and pleased at how well our car and engine performed against some tough competitors. I’ll definitely be taking some notes and when we go back, hope to perform well again.This weekend, we will be going to Legendary Hilltop Speedway on Friday and to I-77 Speedway on Saturday. We hope to see you there! This week, I want to give a shout out to JS Enterprises of Beverly, OH. Joe Schilling and crew will provide you quality work and great prices for all your construction and building needs. Joe built our “garage mahaul”. Give him a call at 740-350-6166 and tell them I sent ya!Remember! To make this work, support those that support us!K-Graphics, Schilling Truss, JS Enterprises, Zemba Bros., Coughlin Cars.com, GP&S, Steve Balderson Construction, Sheet Metal Local 33, Octane Race Products, Poske’s Performance Parts, Out-Pace Race Products, Hypercoils, T&L Consulting, Carr Auto Glass, OVDTR, Hall’s Auto Repair, Billy Joe & Wanda Hammett, Bill & Patty Welch, Keyser Mfg., Shaw Race Cars, TSM Enhanced, Bazell Race Fuels, Hoosier, Aero Wheels, Wrisco Aluminum, Lubeck Community Baptist Church, Iglesia Bautista Jehova Yireh, Willy’s Carburetor’s, KSE Pumps, KRC.Thanks again for your support,

KJ
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