6/14/15
Friday we went to Legendary Hilltop Speedway and we were racing Frankie’s car. We set 8th fastest time with a 15.61 out of 27 cars. But 3rd fastest was a 15.495. So the times were really close. We started outside pole of heat #4 beside Larry Bond. We went on to win the heat race and would start 4th in the feature. We jumped into 3rd and ran 3rd for half the race. But Jesse Wisecarver got by us and he went on to pick up another win on the year and we wound up finishing 4th. Was relatively pleased with Frankie’s car and we plan to run it again next weekend.
Saturday we were heading to Atomic Speedway, but Mother Nature redirected us and we intended on going to Ohio Valley Speedway. But, I was willing to bet that Mother Nature was not finished and sure enough, the Valley cancelled too.
This weekend we plan to be at Atomic Speedway on Wednesday night, Legendary Hilltop Speedway on Thursday & Friday night and then back to Atomic Speedway on Saturday. So, there is plenty of racing and we hope to see you all there!
This week’s recognition, I want to give a shout out to Charlie Schilling of KBI Real Estate. Check out their web site at www.kbirealestate.com and you just might come across something that you didn’t even know you were looking for. If you find you have a need and they haven’t offered it, drop them a line and maybe they can help and tell them we sent ya.
Remember, to make this work, support those that support us!
K-Graphics, Hall’s Auto Repair, Schilling Truss, JS Enterprises, Weekley Electric, Bestway Equipment & Services, KBI Real Estate, Wash-N-Go, Speedee Wash, Zemba Bros., Coughlincars.com, Steve Balderson Construction, Sheet Metal Local 33, Octane Race Products, Poske’s Performance Parts, Hypercoils, Tom & Pam Lemon, Carr Auto Glass, BSB Mfg., Wilwood, Bilstein-XVS, OVDTR.com, Billy Joe & Wanda Hammett, Bill & Patty Welch (RIP), Shaw Race Cars, Lightning Chassis, TSM Enhanced, Bazell & Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier, Aero Wheels, Wrisco Aluminum, Impact Race Gear, Billy Lloyd Racing Engines, Mullins Race Engines, Lubeck Community Baptist Church, Iglesia Bautista Jehova Yireh, MSD Ignition, Quick Time Suspension, Willy’s Carburetor’s, KSE Pumps, KRC, AMRA, Gibby’s Dirt Track Racing Nation.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
KJ Motorsports Update #13 Race #19 & #20
6/7/15
Friday we went to Legendary Hilltop Speedway for the Greg Schilling Memorial Qualifier race that was paying $999 to win. Frankie qualified 12th fastest and started 3rd in the 4th heat. He was running 3rd before losing the handle on the car. He opted to park it for the evening, rather than go out for the consi.
I qualified 4th fastest and started on the pole of the 4th heat, beside Larry Bond. We got the jump on Larry and went on to win the heat to start us 4th in the feature. I felt pretty good about being in the hunt for a win. I made a shock change and the car was just a little too tight. It would not rotate in the middle of the corner and when I would force it to turn, then it would be lose. I was running 5th and was getting pressured by Tanner Wilson. I felt like I had a right rear tire going down and I wound up pulling off. But. . . . no flat tire. So yet another DNF for the year.
But a highlight of my night, was that Jr. Nolan of Two Brothers Motorsports brought down his 2 seater modified and I got to give 3 people a ride. They all seemed excited afterwards. This was done to help promote the upcoming Greg Schilling Memorial race on June 26th at Legendary Hilltop Speedway. Jr. will again bring down the 2 seater and all the proceeds will go to the Greg Schilling Foundation.
Saturday we went to Muskingum County Speedway. We set 5th fastest time and started beside Nathon Loney. Nathon bonzied to the high side of one and I had to brake check, but that gave him the lead and we finished 2nd. But they redrew the top 2 and Coop got us a 3. We were running 3rd thru most of the race and around lap 20 our fan blade broke and then the water pump broke and then took out our radiator. So, another DNF. This has been a DNF filled season thus far. I want to give a shout out to and thank Brandon Francis for giving us a hand tonight!
I was also hired to drive Mr. Jarrett’s #15 street stock. I drew pill #66 and his daughter Lindsay said I was fired from drawing pills. (not my first time being fired) Started 6th in the heat and came to 3rd, but slipped up a bit and wound up finishing 4th. Started 8th in the feature and came to 3rd. But with 7 laps to go the left front ball joint broke and the tire laid in against the frame. It was a handful to handle, but we did manage to bring home a 4th place finish. I thought we were going to have a shot at the win before it was over with, but luck just wasn’t on my side. Thanks to Mr. Jarrett for asking me to drive!
This weekend we plan to be at Legendary Hilltop Speedway on Friday driving the 8H of Frankie Hall. Then on Saturday we will be at Atomic in our familiar 1J! So, we hope to see you all there!
This week’s recognition, I want to give a shout out to Steve Mollendick. Steve has been stopping by and picking dad up and getting him to the races. Steve is a good friend of dad’s and has been for many years now. But things wasn’t always so hunky dory with dad and Steve. Back in the day, Ohio Valley Speedway was called Smedley’s and Steve Mollendick was Smedley. Well, believe it or not, dad raised some cane back in his day and promoters just dreaded to hear from dad, cause he normally had a complaint of some sort. Well, when dad was mad, he didn’t care who you were, your’e going to hear about it. One night, he chewed on the entire Mollendick family. Needless to say, the next week a registered letter showed up in the mail that stated Gene Johnson was barred for life for Smedley’s Speedway. Not a week, not 2 weeks, but FOR LIFE. . . LOL I guess it’s a good thing for dad that it is no longer called Smedley’s. LOL But they have both buried the hatchet and are great friends. I know my mom is grateful to Steve for spending the time he does with dad. Thanks a lot Steve!!!!!!
Remember, to make this work, support those that support us!
K-Graphics, Hall’s Auto Repair, Schilling Truss, JS Enterprises, Weekley Electric, Bestway Equipment & Services, KBI Real Estate, Wash-N-Go, Speedee Wash, Zemba Bros., Coughlincars.com, Steve Balderson Construction, Sheet Metal Local 33, Octane Race Products, Poske’s Performance Parts, Hypercoils, Tom & Pam Lemon, Carr Auto Glass, BSB Mfg., Wilwood, Bilstein-XVS, OVDTR.com, Billy Joe & Wanda Hammett, Bill & Patty Welch (RIP), Shaw Race Cars, Lightning Chassis, TSM Enhanced, Bazell & Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier, Aero Wheels, Wrisco Aluminum, Impact Race Gear, Billy Lloyd Racing Engines, Mullins Race Engines, Lubeck Community Baptist Church, Iglesia Bautista Jehova Yireh, MSD Ignition, Quick Time Suspension, Willy’s Carburetor’s, KSE Pumps, KRC, AMRA, Gibby’s Dirt Track Racing Nation.
Friday we went to Legendary Hilltop Speedway for the Greg Schilling Memorial Qualifier race that was paying $999 to win. Frankie qualified 12th fastest and started 3rd in the 4th heat. He was running 3rd before losing the handle on the car. He opted to park it for the evening, rather than go out for the consi.
I qualified 4th fastest and started on the pole of the 4th heat, beside Larry Bond. We got the jump on Larry and went on to win the heat to start us 4th in the feature. I felt pretty good about being in the hunt for a win. I made a shock change and the car was just a little too tight. It would not rotate in the middle of the corner and when I would force it to turn, then it would be lose. I was running 5th and was getting pressured by Tanner Wilson. I felt like I had a right rear tire going down and I wound up pulling off. But. . . . no flat tire. So yet another DNF for the year.
But a highlight of my night, was that Jr. Nolan of Two Brothers Motorsports brought down his 2 seater modified and I got to give 3 people a ride. They all seemed excited afterwards. This was done to help promote the upcoming Greg Schilling Memorial race on June 26th at Legendary Hilltop Speedway. Jr. will again bring down the 2 seater and all the proceeds will go to the Greg Schilling Foundation.
Saturday we went to Muskingum County Speedway. We set 5th fastest time and started beside Nathon Loney. Nathon bonzied to the high side of one and I had to brake check, but that gave him the lead and we finished 2nd. But they redrew the top 2 and Coop got us a 3. We were running 3rd thru most of the race and around lap 20 our fan blade broke and then the water pump broke and then took out our radiator. So, another DNF. This has been a DNF filled season thus far. I want to give a shout out to and thank Brandon Francis for giving us a hand tonight!
I was also hired to drive Mr. Jarrett’s #15 street stock. I drew pill #66 and his daughter Lindsay said I was fired from drawing pills. (not my first time being fired) Started 6th in the heat and came to 3rd, but slipped up a bit and wound up finishing 4th. Started 8th in the feature and came to 3rd. But with 7 laps to go the left front ball joint broke and the tire laid in against the frame. It was a handful to handle, but we did manage to bring home a 4th place finish. I thought we were going to have a shot at the win before it was over with, but luck just wasn’t on my side. Thanks to Mr. Jarrett for asking me to drive!
This weekend we plan to be at Legendary Hilltop Speedway on Friday driving the 8H of Frankie Hall. Then on Saturday we will be at Atomic in our familiar 1J! So, we hope to see you all there!
This week’s recognition, I want to give a shout out to Steve Mollendick. Steve has been stopping by and picking dad up and getting him to the races. Steve is a good friend of dad’s and has been for many years now. But things wasn’t always so hunky dory with dad and Steve. Back in the day, Ohio Valley Speedway was called Smedley’s and Steve Mollendick was Smedley. Well, believe it or not, dad raised some cane back in his day and promoters just dreaded to hear from dad, cause he normally had a complaint of some sort. Well, when dad was mad, he didn’t care who you were, your’e going to hear about it. One night, he chewed on the entire Mollendick family. Needless to say, the next week a registered letter showed up in the mail that stated Gene Johnson was barred for life for Smedley’s Speedway. Not a week, not 2 weeks, but FOR LIFE. . . LOL I guess it’s a good thing for dad that it is no longer called Smedley’s. LOL But they have both buried the hatchet and are great friends. I know my mom is grateful to Steve for spending the time he does with dad. Thanks a lot Steve!!!!!!
Remember, to make this work, support those that support us!
K-Graphics, Hall’s Auto Repair, Schilling Truss, JS Enterprises, Weekley Electric, Bestway Equipment & Services, KBI Real Estate, Wash-N-Go, Speedee Wash, Zemba Bros., Coughlincars.com, Steve Balderson Construction, Sheet Metal Local 33, Octane Race Products, Poske’s Performance Parts, Hypercoils, Tom & Pam Lemon, Carr Auto Glass, BSB Mfg., Wilwood, Bilstein-XVS, OVDTR.com, Billy Joe & Wanda Hammett, Bill & Patty Welch (RIP), Shaw Race Cars, Lightning Chassis, TSM Enhanced, Bazell & Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier, Aero Wheels, Wrisco Aluminum, Impact Race Gear, Billy Lloyd Racing Engines, Mullins Race Engines, Lubeck Community Baptist Church, Iglesia Bautista Jehova Yireh, MSD Ignition, Quick Time Suspension, Willy’s Carburetor’s, KSE Pumps, KRC, AMRA, Gibby’s Dirt Track Racing Nation.
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