KJ Motorsports Update #17 Race #27, #28 & #29

KJ Motorsports Update #17 Race #27, #28 & #29

06/29/14

We started our week off early by going to Atomic Speedway on Wednesday night. They had their turn at hosting the sprint cars for Ohio Sprint Speedweek and they had 62 sprint cars and 27 modified’s. We started on pill draw and started 4th in the 2nd heat race. We raced KC Burdette for the heat race win. They pill drew the top 2 in each heat and chad drew us pill number 1! Now, to go back to the heat race, I did have oil pressure issues at the end of the heat. We changed oil pumps and changed the oil and filter and that appeared to fix the oil pressure. But on the first lap of the feature, #7 & #8 rod broke taking us out of the race. This will be no easy or cheap fix. But, I also know, we have been extremely lucky over the years and a failure like this happens to everyone. These engines are put to the test every time we’re out there. Or I know mine is. . . LOL

We put our spare engine in and went to Legendary Hilltop Speedway on Friday. We set 4th fastest time to start us on the outside pole of heat #2 and we went on to win the heat race. Then we started on the outside pole of the feature and were able to go on and get win #13 of the year. Car performed really well.

Saturday we headed to Skyline Speedway for the Greg Schilling Memorial. 28 cars on hand and we set 6th fastest time. We started outside pole of heat #2 beside Tanner Wilson. We got the heat race win and then went on to the dash where we finished 2nd to Corey Conley. This started us on the outside pole of the feature. Corey took the early lead and we ran 2nd for almost the entire race. At one point Roy Roush got a pass on us, but just as he did, he spun off of turn 2. We continued to run 2nd, but got some heavy pressure from Kyle Bond late in the race. As the laps wound down, we came up on lap traffic and on the last lap I forced it into turn 3 pretty hard to try and get into the turn before Kyle and not be pinned in by the lap car. But I got in too hard and lost the handle and essentially spun out. But Kyle did not panic and he came right on thru and his right side caught my left front and straightened me right out and we were able to go on and finish 3rd. First thing I did was thank Kyle for saving me! 

This week I want to give a shout out to the Schilling Family. What an amazing family and a great thing they have done to honor Greg Schilling by setting up a memorial fund to help others in need in the Beverly-Waterford area and also setting up scholarships at both high schools. Greg was a great friend who I miss terribly. He lost his life to cancer, but not without a fight. I feel like Greg is with me often, riding along cheering me on. I’m not a big fan of finishing 2nd, but I’d give anything to finish 2nd to Greg Schilling! Love ya buddy!

This week’s racing kicks off at Atomic Speedway on Thursday night. Friday we will be playing it by ear and Coop will be letting everyone know on Facebook where we plan to go. Saturday, we will be going to Ohio Valley Speedway. 

Remember, to make this work, support those that support us!

K-Graphics, Hall’s Auto Repair, Schilling Truss, JS Enterprises, Zemba Bros., Coughlincars.com, Steve Balderson Construction, Sheet Metal Local 33, Octane Race Products, Poske’s Performance Parts, Out-Pace Race Products, Racers Edge Supplements, Phantom Racing Gear, Hypercoils, Tom & Pam Lemon, Carr Auto Glass, OVDTR.com, Billy Joe & Wanda Hammett, Bill & Patty Welch (RIP), 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.

KJ Motorsports Update #16 Race #26

KJ Motorsports Update #16 Race #26

06/22/14

Friday we had plans to go to Legendary Hilltop Speedway, but Mother Nature made other plans. So we had a night off instead.

Saturday we made plans to go to Ohio Valley Speedway and I believe several other drivers made plans to be there as well since Mother Nature forced all the other area tracks to cancel. They had 30 late models and 34 modifieds. We set 6th fastest time and the fast qualifier drew pill #6, which inverted the top 6 in each heat to start us 5th in the 2nd heat. We were able to get the heat race win to start us on the outside pole of the feature beside KC Burdette. We jumped into the early lead and was occasionally getting pressured by KC Burdette and then late in the race, was getting some heavy pressure from DJ Cline. At the checkered, we beat DJ by just about ¾ of a car length. It made for an awesome and exciting race and also gave us win #12 of the year!

This week we will be at Atomic Speedway on Wednesday as part of the All Star Sprint Speedweeks. Then on Friday at Legendary Hilltop Speedway and Saturday we will be at Skyline Speedway for the 6th Annual Greg Schilling Memorial race.

I want to give a shout out this week to my crew, Tim Cooper, Danny Sweet and Chad Nelson. These guys are as good as they come. They each have their own thing they do, but can each do it all. I am very thankful to have such a dedicated crew. 

Remember, to make this work, support those that support us!

K-Graphics, Hall’s Auto Repair, Schilling Truss, JS Enterprises, Zemba Bros., Coughlincars.com, Steve Balderson Construction, Sheet Metal Local 33, Octane Race Products, Poske’s Performance Parts, Out-Pace Race Products, Racers Edge Supplements, Phantom Racing Gear, Hypercoils, Tom & Pam Lemon, Carr Auto Glass, OVDTR.com, Billy Joe & Wanda Hammett, Bill & Patty Welch (RIP), 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.

KJ Motorsports Update #15 Race #24 & #25

KJ Motorsports Update #15 Race #24 & #25

06/15/14

Friday we went to Legendary Hilltop Speedway and they had 18 cars. We set 5th fastest time to start us on the outside pole of heat #2 beside Tyler Evans. We went on to get the heat win and that started us on the outside pole of the feature, beside fast time setter KC Burdette. We were able to get the lead from the start and held on to get win #10 of the season.

Saturday we went to Atomic Speedway where they had 20 cars and we set fast time to start us on the pole of heat 1. We got the win, but a redraw would determine where we would start the feature. Coop drew a #6 and that gave us some concerns. The track had a cushion and had a lane above the cushion. I had a plan for the start and it worked. I drove in above the cushion in turn one on the start and that took us to 3rd off of turn 2 and I did the same thing going into 3 and that put us in 2nd behind pole setter, Jess Hartman. Jess ran the high line as well and like me, sometimes could hit it just right and gain a lot of speed and other times hit it just wrong and not know where we would end up. We followed the entire race until about 5 to go and we found a line that worked for us a little better and we were able to pass Jess and go on to get the win, to make it win #11 on the year.

This week we will be at Legendary Hilltop Speedway on Friday and Saturday we will be back to Ohio Valley Speedway.

I want to give a shout out this week to Steve Eddy of Eddy Chiropractic Clinic. I had a little incident weekend before last that required Steve’s help. Steve fixed me right up as he does everyone. Steve has not only been a sponsor of ours at one time, he’s been a great friend and has helped me out on more than one occasion. One night, he even had to work on me at the track. We went on to get the win that night and I give him a lot of the credit! So if you ever need to visit a chiropractor or need physical therapy, call on Dr. Steve Eddy at 304-375-6000.

Remember, to make this work, support those that support us!

K-Graphics, Hall’s Auto Repair, Schilling Truss, JS Enterprises, Zemba Bros., Coughlincars.com, Steve Balderson Construction, Sheet Metal Local 33, Octane Race Products, Poske’s Performance Parts, Out-Pace Race Products, Racers Edge Supplements, Phantom Racing Gear, Hypercoils, Tom & Pam Lemon, Carr Auto Glass, OVDTR.com, Billy Joe & Wanda Hammett, Bill & Patty Welch (RIP), 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.

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KJ Motorsports Update #14 Race #22 & #23

KJ Motorsports Update #14 Race #22 & #23

06/08/14

Friday we went to Legendary Hilltop Speedway & we set 3rd fastest time, which started us on the pole of heat #1 beside Jason Brookover, whom set fat time. We got the heat win to start us on the pole of the feature, beside Andy Bond. Yet again, Andy took the early lead and we put all kinds of pressure on him and was actually a better race than last week’s race. We could run the middle better and was applying more pressure, but he was not fazed by the pressure. But under a caution, Andy pulled off the track and we went on to get win #9. I hated that Andy dropped out, for if I win, I want to earn it, but it’s all part of racing. As it turns out, Andy lost the belts on his engine and it was overheating.

Saturday we went to Ohio Valley Speedway for the first time this year. It was the Evans Construction 30 and they were paying $1,000 to win. They had 24 cars and we set 3rd fastest time to start us on the pole of heat #3. We got the win and started 3rd in the feature. We took the lead on lap 2 or 3 and stretched the lead out during a long green flag run. A caution bunched us back up and for several laps we were getting pressured on corner entry, but could pull away on the exit of the corner. As we kept going the pressure was being applied more and more by Corey Conley and I was overheating my right rear tire and my brakes were getting hot as well. Corey was able to maintain with us on corner exit, but we still had the lead. I drove it in pretty hard in turn one, hoping to make use of the cushion to gain some bite, but I hit the cushion in such a way that it threw my front end into the wall and that took us out of the race. It was my fault for trying too hard, instead of settling down a bit and giving the tire a break and making a run closer to the end. We have some work to do this week, for it did some damage, but we’ll be ready to go come Friday night.

This week we will be at Legendary Hilltop Speedway on Friday and Saturday we will be at Atomic Speedway.

I want to give a shout out this week to everyone that came to the races either on Friday or Saturday from my workplace. Thanks for taking the time to come and watch me race, I sure do appreciate it.

Remember, to make this work, support those that support us!

K-Graphics, Hall’s Auto Repair, Schilling Truss, JS Enterprises, Zemba Bros.,Coughlincars.com, Steve Balderson Construction, Sheet Metal Local 33, Octane Race Products, Poske’s Performance Parts, Out-Pace Race Products, Racers Edge Supplements, Phantom Racing Gear, Hypercoils, Tom & Pam Lemon, Carr Auto Glass, OVDTR.com, Billy Joe & Wanda Hammett, Bill & Patty Welch (RIP), 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.

KJ Motorsports Update #13 Race #20 & #21

KJ Motorsports Update #13 Race #20 & #21

06/01/14

Friday we went to Legendary Hilltop Speedway & we set 2nd fast time behind Tyler Evans. This started us on the pole of heat #2 beside Andy Bond. Andy had the momentum off of turn 2 and we had to settle for 2nd, to start us 4th in the feature. Andy jumped to the early lead and we followed in to 2nd off of turn 2. We pressured Andy practically every single lap, but he never bobbled and we never had the speed to get him off of the corner. It made for a great race to watch, but one of these days I’m gonna find a way to get around Andy! LOL

Saturday we went to Atomic Speedway where they had 20 modifieds and we set 3rd fastest time to start us on the pole of heat 3. We went on to get the win, but the pill draw would start us 5th in the feature. Things fell our way and the cars just kind of went one direction and I went the opposite and by lap 2 we were passing for 2nd and on lap 4 we took the lead and never looked back. This now gives us 8 wins and seven 2nds out of 21 races. Very pleased with everything at the moment and hope we can continue to have great finishes.

This week we will be at Legendary Hilltop Speedway on Friday and Saturday we will be back home at Ohio Valley Speedway & looking forward to it.

I want to give a shout out this week to Phantom Racing Gear. Our new T-shirts should be shipped this week. For those that pre-ordered, I’ll be contacting you to let you know where we will be so you can get your shirts! For those that didn’t pre-order, if I don’t have extras, I’ll be taking your contact info. and will be placing a 2nd order. Go to www.phantomracinggear.com and visit their site. Rob and Brent are great to work with and let them know you heard about them from us.

Remember, to make this work, support those that support us!

K-Graphics, Hall’s Auto Repair, Schilling Truss, JS Enterprises, Zemba Bros., Coughlincars.com, Steve Balderson Construction, Sheet Metal Local 33, Octane Race Products, Poske’s Performance Parts, Out-Pace Race Products, Racers Edge Supplements, Phantom Racing Gear, Hypercoils, Tom & Pam Lemon, Carr Auto Glass, OVDTR.com, Billy Joe & Wanda Hammett, Bill & Patty Welch (RIP), 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.

KJ 
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