KJ Motorsports Update #20 Race #41 & #42

KJ Motorsports Update #20 Race #41 & #42

By: Kenny Johnson
Date: 09-16-13

Friday we went to Legendary Hilltop Speedway where Maddy Cooper ruined her streak of good pill draws. There were 24 cars there and she drew us the 24th spot. We started 6th in the 4th heat and with cautions falling at the right time, we managed to get the heat win to start us 4th in the feature. Front row was Andy Bond and Nick Corbitt and then Ronnie Mayle and me. On the first start, Nick jumped out front and we followed but a yellow flew before we got one lap complete. The 2nd start I pushed in turn one and again in turn 3. This opened the door for Andy Bond to move up a groove into 2nd. Andy and I raced side by side for almost the entire race. Andy got 2nd and we got 3rd, but it was a blast racing with Andy, whom I have raced against for years. It’s nice to race with someone you can trust their ability and know that if we get together it was truly an accident. 

Saturday we went to Atomic Speedway where they had 26 cars or so. Coop drew our pill this time, but he didn’t do much better than Maddy. We started 5th in the first heat and went on to get the heat win and that started us on the pole of the feature beside Rob Stambaugh. On the first start we took the early lead off of turn 2, but Rob broke a ball joint and on the next restart, Jeremy Berwanger started outside. We raced side by side til turn 4, Jeremy was able to pull into the lead. Jeremy ran the preferred line and we could only provide little pressure. But just past halfway there was a caution and I drove up on top of the cushion to see how it was. I didn’t think it was too bad and it took me a couple of laps to figure out how to maneuver the car up there and we were able to make a pass in lap traffic. But a yellow flag would come out and put us back in 2nd. With 2 to go I went to the high side again and this time Jeremy hit the cushion off of turn 2 and his car bounced sideways. I shot down off the cushion and got to the inside of Jeremy as we rubbed all the way down the back chute, Jeremy had the preferred line coming off of turn 4 and I was unable to put any real pressure on him for the last lap. It was a good race and fun for the fans, but a win sure would have been nice! This weekend, again we will be at Legendary Hilltop Speedway on Friday and Atomic Speedway! I think both nights are paying $1,200 to win. So we hope to see you there! This week, I want to give a shout out to ALL OF MY FANS! I am so blessed to have the fan base that I do. My fans share their appreciation in what I do on the track and sometimes their appreciation is greater than getting a win. Although, I’d like to get both at the same time. But their support for those nights I don’t get a win, really does mean a lot to me and I appreciate all of them! Thanks again for all of your support!

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Thanks again for your support, 

KJ