KJ Motorsports Update #21 Race #37 & #38

8/17/15

Friday we went to Legendary Hilltop Speedway and set 2nd fast time to start us on the pole of the 2nd heat. We led every lap but the most important one and KC Burdette got us at the line. So we had to start 4th in the feature and pretty much rode around there in 4th all night and finished a distant 4th.
Saturday we went to I-77 Speedway for the Kenny Carr Memorial Race where they had 31 modifieds. We set 3rd fastest time and we also won the 3rd heat, to start us 3rd in the feature. We finished another 4th on the weekend. But I’ll have to say that I was still happy for Booger Garnes driving Nick Carr’s modified won the race. It was a moment that I just knew was meant to be and I’m glad I got to witness it. Congrats to that team on the win!

This weekend we will be at Atomic Speedway all weekend. Friday and Saturday is 2 complete shows for the World of Outlaw Late Models and our class and Sport Mods. I will also be there Sunday giving rides to those that signed up to ride in a 2 seater modified with me. I’m so looking forward to this. So we hope to see you all there!

This week’s recognition I want to give a shout out to Frankie Hall, who laid under my car most of the day Saturday in an effort to make some changes to improve the handling. When we get to I-77 it proved to be much better for me and Frankie played crew chief all night with Chad and Brian getting the car ready. It was nice not to have to think about what changes to make and just drive. So thank you very much Frankie!

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, ABCO, 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.

KJ Motorsports Update #20 Race #35 & #36

8/10/15

Friday we went to Legendary Hilltop Speedway for the 7th Annual Greg Schilling Memorial race. 48 cars showed up and a record setting crowd was on hand. Frankie set 24th fastest time and started 4th in heat #6. He went on to finish 2nd to start him 12th in the feature. But issues would hit him early, for something came up into his fan and took out his fan and radiator. We were able to set 6th fastest time to start us on the pole of heat #6 and we won the heat and that put us in the dash and started 3rd. I spun running 4th and we wound up finishing 6th. We started 6th in the feature and it wasn’t long and I realized something was wrong with the car. We broke a pull bar and I was just riding it out til the end. We wound up finishing in 7th place, but there were 2 cars disqualified and that gave us a 5th place finish. Congrats to Corey Conley, driving for Jr. Nolan on the win! Thanks to Legendary Hilltop Speedway and all of the sponsors that helped to make this race a success.
Saturday we loaded up and headed to run the topless race at Ohio Valley Speedway. Frankie set 3rd fastest time and they inverted 4, so he started 4th. He spun on the first lap, but brought it back to a 2nd place finish to start him 6th in the feature. But engine troubles would scratch him from the feature. Frankie has just had no luck this year thus far. We set 5th fastest time and we started 3rd in the heat and finished 2nd to Jesse Wisecarver to start us 5th in the feature. I spun on the first lap in turn 3 in front of the field and got clobbered. Not only did I tear our stuff up, I tore up others as well. Surprisingly though, although we had some suspension damage, our car was still able to continue. We charged from the tail to 3rd and was racing KC Burdette and Jason Brookover but near the end of the race I pulled off with engine troubles. Fortunately we found the engine trouble to be minimal. #6 spark plug wire had fallen off. Can’t remember that ever happening before, but it’s unfortunate but also lucky that is all it is.

At this point and time, I really have no clue what our plans are for this weekend. But where ever it is, we hope to see you all there!

This week’s recognition I want to give a shout out to Frankie Hall, Brian Dennewitz, Tim Cooper, Chand Nelson, Kendall Hodge and Bob Booth for all the hard work they did on Saturday when I was working the Greg Schilling golf outing. These guys had a busy day and without them, I wouldn’t have been able to race. I’m extremely lucky to have the help and dedicated crew and friends that I have. So thank you very much!

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, ABCO, 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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KJ Motorsports Update #19 Race #33 & #34

8/4/15

Friday we went to Legendary Hilltop Speedway where we set 3rd fastest time. We went on to win the 3rd heat, in which the top 2 went on to a dash. They had fans draw for our starting position and I got #4. On the first start, James Dennis spun before one lap was in and that moved us to the outside pole beside KC Burdette. We went on to win the dash to start us on the pole of the feature beside Jesse Wisecarver. Jesse got the early lead and we kept pressure on him the first several laps, but he eventually got a lead on us and we finished 2nd. We are due for a win at Legendary and I hope it comes soon!

Saturday we went to Atomic Speedway for $2,000 to win. We set fast time and had to start 4th in the heat because they invert the top 4. We went on to finish 2nd to Fireball Pinkerton, to start us 4th in the feature. We were able to take the lead on lap 2 and never looked back to pick up our 4th win of the year. All 4 wins have come at Atomic Speedway.

This Friday we will be “topless” at Legendary Hilltop Speedway for the Greg Schilling Memorial Race and Saturday we will be “topless” again at Ohio Valley Speedway. So we hope to see you all there!

This week’s recognition I want to give a shout out to the Greg Schilling Memorial Foundation. The family of Greg Schilling has established this memorial foundation to financially assist the needs of families that have a burden. Whether it be sickness, storms or some kind of hardship. It has been an amazing thing to be a part of. The foundation also supplies 2 scholarships; one at Waterford High School and the other at Fort Frye High School. Please try to attend Friday’s race and buy a t-shirt, a memorial sticker or make a donation to support this great memorial fund! Also, don’t forget to buy your chance to win a ride in a 2 seater modified with me. Thanks to Junior Nolan at 2 Brothers Motorsports for bringing this 2 seater in helping to raise money for the memorial fund.

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.