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| Looking
back at 2003 were you satisfied with a top 5 finish in
the SOS standings? Does the outcome of the year meet the
goals set prior to the season? |
| I
was looking for a top three finish which I had
accomplished until I was plagued with gremlins. |
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| You
are another driver who is heavily involved with the SOS
as the clubs Vice President. Was the outcome of the 2003
SOS season a successful one in your mind and what were
some of the things that stand out from the year? |
| Yes
it was.
The racing was competitive, the championship
battle was close, "commradery" was high. When
anyone needed help there was always someone there. We
were able to pay a point fund and have a great banquet
even though we did not have a series sponsor.
BUT I was disappointed with the car count at some
of the races. |
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| As
Vice President, what are some of your duties with the
club and how difficult is it to balance your duties on
and off the race track as a driver and board member? |
| My
main job is to set the race schedule and stay within the
boundaries set by the SOS club.
Most of my duties are done during the week and at
the track unless there is a board meeting I am free to
be a driver. |
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| What are your goals for your race team in 2004? Have
you made any major adjustments to your car or team? |
| I would like to finish in the top three and rid the
team of the gremlins. Not really. I bought a new chassis
last year after my flip at Gasport. |
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| You have a strong resume in racing, where does the SOS
compare to other series and types racing you have been
involved in? |
| At the top- "I have always wanted to race
dirt" Dirt is more fun. Dirt is an equalizer. Dirt
is exciting! |
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| Of the many different drivers you have competed
against at various levels of racing, who have been the
most influential to you and who do you have the most
respect for as a competitor? |
| Even though I never competed against Sam Snider After
watching his hard charging style at Pinecrest and being
a young teenager I said, "I got to do this!"
Hence the number 79. We became friends until his death.
You have to respect all your competitors when running
open-wheel cars! "If they don't respect you then
one may have to take a page out of Jack Hewitt's rules
of racing!" |
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| What has been your greatest accomplishment in racing
to this point of your career? |
| "Getting to race sprint cars on dirt " |
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