~More Checkers... and a Trophy~

The boys have been getting stickers each week they place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd. They are getting points just like the real race car drivers and at the end of the season they tally the points and have an awards banquet. It is a good lesson in delayed gratification:0)

BUT... they got a glimpse of trophies this week!

Since this is our first year racing, we don't know all the ins and outs and how the schedules work. This Saturday was scheduled to be a Memorial Race in memory of the owner's father. When we got to the track we found out that the winners in each class were going to get a trophy! The boys were really excited!

Jordan did really well in his heat... he started 7th (last) and made it up to 3rd. He started 3rd in the race. He was able to hold his position, got bumped back and then returned to his spot with a really clean pass! Unfortunately, the two cars in front of him were really fast and he just couldn't catch up. I know he would rather win but I think a 3rd place spot is great too.

Jared was running well in his heat when his wheel bearings seized in his front right wheel. Gregg was able to get it fixed with some help before the race and Jared was able to race but had to start last because he wasn't able to finish his heat. He finished 8th (out of 10).

Aaron barely got started in his heat... his car just wouldn't go. He had to drop out of the heat. Gregg was able to look at his car and found dirt in the carburetor. He changed it, but the spare carburetor had a gas leak. He tried three times to get it on so it wouldn't leak. After a half hour of working on it, Gregg got the car put back together with 15 minutes to spare before Aaron had to be back on the track. He had to find his numbers and get into place... that isn't much time! Aaron started in the back (5th) because he didn't finish the heat but quickly took over first place. He finished the race in first and not only got a sticker but a trophy! This is the first week we've had multiple mechanical problems. Thankfully, the older drivers and other dads were helpful to Gregg. We also had a nice spot of open time between races that Gregg could work on the cars. I am also thankful our problems were not major... our spare parts were available:-)

Now for some photos...

Kiersten is so fun!

Eric and Nathan are either fighting or playing:0)


One of the older drivers is a big help to Gregg. They worked together to get the wheel changed.

Gregg working on Aaron's car

Scrapbook page for this week. The wording isn't right and I have typos but you get the idea!