Camp Pendleton Harvest Fest and a little extra!

We met Dar and her husband "Bear" at the storage yard around 9 a.m. We hooked up the truck to the trailer and hit the 5 south. We arrived at the Entry gate and were expecting to be thoroughly checked out...it is a 48' trailer - we could have had all kinds of bad stuff in there! But all they did was check Glenn's license and let us through! I guess they thought if we were bad guys..we WERE on a Marine Corps base! HOORAH!
We arrived at our show site, which was in front of the enlisted 1/5 barracks. We got the car unloaded along with all the goodies for the kids and troops. Then Glenn and I had to find a spot to park the truck and trailer - FUN!!! No, really it was! We had to park about 3 blocks away in an open parking lot. So......to get back to the party, we unloaded the ATV and prayed the whole way back that we wouldn't run into any MP's! Apparently we got really lucky because I'm here writing the blog! : )
I want to make a quick apology about there being no pictures this time...my computer is not feeling very well right now! But, I will be posting them on my facebook page at www.facebook.com/drgracegrl
Back to the show...we put the car in place and set up the EZ-UP. We put out the table and put the goody bags on top. Then everyone started to show up! They started the show with a prayer for the troops and their safe return, then we did the National Anthem! And at the end of it I started up the car up and got everyone in the spirit of the show!
We had such a great response from everyone at the show. We had kids that were a few months old up to teenagers either sitting in the car or standng beside it. We had a few moms come by and say they want to drive the car not just sit in it! I always get a kick out of that response.
I do need and want to send out a couple of special thank you's to the following people....
Juan, Cecilia,and Mrs. Lacroix - without you guys the show wouldn't have happened!
Juan - thanks for the coin, it's going in the car and going racing with me next year!
Kendall, Kim, Rita, Karen and the rest of the ladies from the American Legion Auxiliary Post 291 - What a wonderful job you guys did with the pictures and the bean bag toss and all the other things I'm sure you helped out with!
Kim and Kendall - Thanks for the use of the printer, even though I was causing it heartache!
Well, I'm going to close for now....To all my family and friends HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Take care and I'll see you at the races (next year)!

Quick Update.....

Just a quick update on all that's going on!
This weekend we will be in Vegas for the Divisional race...SO, if you're out there....Come find me!
I'd love to meet ya!!!!
Next weekend, Nov 12-15 we will be in Pomona for the Finals!!! I'm racing that one....WOO HOO!!! Again, if you're out there....come find me!!!! The pits are open so you can come and hang out if you'd like!
November 21st we are heading to Camp Pendleton to show the car to the troops and families at their Harvest Festival....That's going to be sooooo great!
November 26th THANKSGIVING!!! Please remember to not only give thanks to your family and friends, but to the troops serving all over the world!
November 29th thru December 6th - VACATION!!!!
Then onto Christmas, New Year, Showing the car in Mesa, AZ at Sunshine Acres Children's Home, My 40th b-day (where does the time go?), My best friend coming out for a week,
then February racing starts again and more shows to come!!!!!
That's all for now....Take care and I'll see you at the races!

Family Appreciation Day at March ARB

What a wonderful show! Dunk booth, 3-legged race, food, goodies, pony rides, and a dragster!

Our day started at 5 a.m., we picked up the trailer and headed out. We got to the main gate at March ARB and met an interesting "young" man. He was checking everyone in and of course we had to open up the trailer and he made sure we weren't carrying anything bad. After we made it through the gate, we met up with one of the airmen and he led us to where we were to set up. Major Hendricksen squared us away! We had our own EZ UP with a Drag Race Girl, LLC sign on the front of it.

As soon as we pulled out the car, people started gathering and asking questions. The first question is always "How fast do you go?" then the second is "How big is the motor and what's the horsepower?" The variety of reactions are always fun to see. Then, the greatest reaction is when the person asking finds out that I'm the one who drives the car. Their mouth hits the ground and then they ask "How did you get into this sport?" My response is usually "Legally or Illegally?" Then they start laughing...... : ) that's the response I love! Then I just blame my my dad! Sorry dad, had to do it! ; )

Well, back to the show! We had goody bags for the kids and troops with items donated from K&N, Lucas Oil, Harley Davidson Fullerton, American Legion Post #291. We had a camera and printer set up, courtesy of the ARB, so everyone could have their picture taken. A friend of mine, Barbara, came up with the idea of a photo folder. It was a great idea....everyone who had their pics taken, got the pic put into this folder that has Drag Race Girl on the front of it and our contact info on the back.

We met a lot of great soldiers as well as their wives/husbands and kids! You know, I'm so honored to be able to do this for our troops and their families. What a great feeling!

I do need to send out some special THANK YOU'S!!!

Major Hendricksen, Glenn, Debbie, Barbara, Gloria, Julie, and Paul. Without you guys this show wouldn't have come together like it did!

These two pics...Horsepower or HORSE power? Glenn being the "bag protector"

Well, as always, take care and I'll see you at the races...or the next show!

New Shows and Racing Schedule for Drag Race Girl

Well, we have some great news to share with everyone! The following are the events, dates, and locations:

1. Family Appreciation Day - October 3rd - March ARB

2. National Event in Vegas - Oct 29-Nov 1 - Las Vegas, NV

3. Divisional Event in Vegas - Nov 5-8 - Las Vegas, NV

4. National Event in Pomona - Nov 12-15 - Pomona, CA

5. Harvest Day for the 1/5 - Nov 21st - Camp Pendleton, CA

6. Welcome Home from Afghanistan - Dec. 5th - Ft. Sill, OK

7. Snowball Express Show - Dec. 11th - Dallas, TX

So, with all this in line....we are going to be busy! If any of you know of any businesses who would like to donate t-shirts, hats, stickers, or anything to help support the troops or even help us get to these shows....PLEASE send them my way! All you have to do is respond to this blog and I will get your messages.

Well, I'm going to go for now! AS always, stay safe and I'll see you at the shows!

Bakersfield Divisional

It was a last minute decision that we made to go to Bakersfield. It is one of mine and Glenn's favorite tracks...even though we could do without that wonderful stench that sneaks up on you in the middle of the night! And no, Glenn didn't eat beans before he went to bed, I promise!
So, Glenn raced and he did pretty good considering that he hasn't been in the car for over a year.
He made it to second round.
We saw a lot of our friends and made a few new ones, which is always fun to do. I learned that Capt. Morgan and Dr. Pepper go really good together!
I did do some work for Drag Race Girl! It wasn't all fun and racing you know. I made bows out of red, white, and blue ribbons and went around and asked for $1 donation to help me with the goody bags for the kids. Well to my surprise, the racers and crew members that I had a chance to talk too, really stood behind me on this endeavor. I raised a little over $50 and that will help me do approximately 60-70 bags for the kids. As you know, I have a show for March ARB on October 3rd, there is going to be approximately 300 kids. So, every little bit helps!
I also received a dozen t-shirts from TD racer Paul Gladden with a promise to send me about 40 more. These will help with my teen goody bags and my single soldier goody bags.
One more friend , Mike English, sent me about 20 Chevrolet hats! Those are going to go great in my single soldier bags too!
For those of you who had the chance to get one of the ribbons, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
For those of you whom I didn't get the chance to talk to....I'll see you in Vegas and I will be stocked to the gills with ribbons!
Well, that's enough from me for now....Take Care, Stay Safe, and I'll see you at the races!

Just a short note of HI!!

Hi Everyone,
Just a reminder blog about a couple of upcoming events that Drag Race Girl will be at:

1. September 26th OC Fair Grounds in Costa Mesa - Cruisin for a Cure
This is the City of Hope's 10th annual event for their Prostate Cancer Program!
For all of you who live in SoCal, I hope to see you there!

2. October 3rd March AFB - Family Appreciation Day
It is a fun-filled day for military families! They are going to have dunk tank, pony rides,
petting zoo, face painting, water wars, bungee trampolines, and a Dragster! : )

I want to thank in advance a few people and businesses!!! K&N, Lucas Oil, American Legion Post #291, Dar, Kendall, Glenn (as always), Debbie M., Barbara C., Mom, Dad, and I know there are others...I promise to get you in here next time!
Also, just to let you know, I am working on a logo for DRG (drag race girll) for t-shirts and sweatshirts. I'm trying to make it Unisex so the BOYS don't feel funny about wearing a DRG shirt...lol! I'm going to try and keep them inexpensive so EVERYONE can buy one!
Well, take care and I'll see you at the shows!

The American Legion Provide A Ride Event

Yesterday was a heart touching day! There were these BIG burly bikers who took these visually impaired people on a ride! Who ever said bikers don't have a heart, didn't know these guys! I think the official count of bikes was 120 - but to the city of Newport it was only 99!!!!

Check out the video......

I met a lot of interesting people, as always! I had one lady in particular that impressed me. She was blind and she rode on the back of one of the harleys! "What a Rush" she said, she also said she wished it were a longer ride! We both laughed!

They raffled off a 2009 Harley Street Glide....I wish I would have won it! I miss my bike! The person who did win, wasn't even present!

I met some new people from other American Legion posts. Hopefully I'll be working with them to bring the dragster to their events! One said they work with March AFB....That would be fun! I wonder who would win in the 1/4 mile....ME or an F-16? I know the F-16 would win, but a girl can dream can't she!! I also met "Disco", he's from the Harley shop in Fullerton...might be doing a show with them! And of course, I can't thank the following people ENOUGH: Dar and Bear, Glenn, Bruce, The Martins, The Ellings, Kendall, Dennis, OMG I can't list'em all! I'm gonna run out of space! But especially to everyone that supported the event THANK YOU!

Well, I'm out of here! Stay safe, and I'll see you at the races or the next show...whichever comes first!

Here are a few more pics from the event: