It's been a while......

Hi Everybody,
I know, I know, I know! I've been a BAD girl!!!!! I apologize whole heartedly!!! Not much has been going on, I did do a wonderful show in Fountain Valley, CA a few weeks ago. We helped them raise a few dollars for the Fountain Valley Foundation. I received a beautiful plaque and they asked us back for next year! Hopefully we will have even more people that will be willing to sit in the dragster and donate some money for a great cause!
This past weekend we were in Fontana, CA DRAG RACING! Unfortunately I didn't get to race much! We had some issues (again) with the carb! So, we changed it and I started thinking toooo much and I lost first round. For those of you who are 1/4 mile Junkies.... I had a .042 reaction to a .012 reaction, my E.T was 8.896 (on a 8.90 dial) to my competitors 8.92! BLAH!!!
But, it was wonderful being back in the car and being back on the track after not racing since Pomona! Oh how I wish I could get a sponsor.......A girl can dream!
So, on to what's going on with me now. I have 2 australian shephards: Brodie (2 yr old blue merle) and Bentley (6 month old red tri). I love my boys! They are my kids (since I don't have any 2 legged ones)! But we have started BnB Pet Services Pet Concierge. After 2 years of being layed off and a lot of soul searching, I finally realized what my passion is (other than racing) and it's animals! The 4 legged furry kind! But we do everything from scooping poop for cats and dogs to being a taxi. I'm starting to get my name out there, hopefully soon I will actually get some customers.
Back to the racing scene real quick, I don't know when I will be out there again but when I do, I will let you all know.
Be safe and I will see you at the races!!!!!

Catching You Up With DRG!

Where shall we start?

How about we start with Sunshine Acres Children's Home in Mesa, AZ! What a cool place! It's a christian based children's home that accepts kids whose parents have run into some unfortunate happenings. They take the kids in, while the parents retain custody, give them housing, food, on-site and off-site schooling, and from what I can tell ALOT of unconditional love. We found out about the children's home from a military wife we met at Ft Sill, OK who actually grew up there. She raved about the place and thought it would be wonderful if Drag Race Girl could go there and share the car with the kids. So I contacted the home and we set the date for the show.

There were approximately 80 kids between the ages of 3 - 17. I have to tell ya, I was impressed by their manners, and their gratitude! Those kids were wonderful! There's a couple that really stood out....One, I believe he was around 17, very knowledgeable on motors, has plans on getting a degree in mechanics....I honestly think he'll go really far in the automotive industry! The other one that really stood out was about 8 or 9 years old. What a character! Glenn and I were given a little tour after our showing and we were taken to one of the " boys homes" on the property. This is where he lived. He was so proud of his room, he wouldn't let us see it until it was clean. He was so full of positive energy, he just brought a smile to your face everytime he came around.

I hope that I get to go back next year and show the car to the kids again. What a great day it was!

If you'd like to find out more about Sunshine Acres or even send them some support, check out their web site at: http://www.sunshineacres.org/

NEXT....

Pomona Winternationals 50th Anniversary! And we were there!!! We got in line to be parked on Saturday (the weekend prior) and were #14 in line. Tuesday we came back out to park in the pits. Boy did we get one of the best pits spots ever! The weather was absolutely wonderful (no rain)! Wish I could say the same about my carbeurator! Oh well, it happens! I met so many wonderful NHRA fans it made it all worth while. One older gentleman and his brother-n-law stopped by the pits and we chatted for a while. Come to find out, he had just recently lost his wife to a 3 year battle with breast cancer. I explained to him that I was a widow and that even though you have an emptiness in your heart, you learn to gain strength from it and go out and do things that honor their memories. We shared a few tears and a few hugs, then a few laughs and a few smiles. They left my pits, but he will never leave my memory!

I had another gentleman and his son stop by and ask questions on the car and about the Super Comp class. The more we started talking the more I found out about him. Come to find out, he had actually died 3 times last year from heart attacks. He said he shouldn't even be standing in front of me right now, but that he has been given a second, third and fourth chance and he's taking in every moment he can. I told him about what I do with the car and the volunteering...he said he was very interested in helping out. Hopefully he will!

He is another one who walked out of my pit but not out of my memory.

Last but not least: FUTURE EVENTS!!!

This is what I love to do best! Share my passion and meet people on a personal level!

I hope I get to see everyone at some of these events.

April 24, 2010

March of Dimes Nipomo, CA

May 1, 2010

California State Chili Cook Off in San Bernadino, CA

(I'll give you guys the location when I get it)

June 12, 2010

Fountain Valley Car Show in Fountain Valley, CA

(website: http://www.fvcarshow.com/ for all the information)

July ??, 2010

Surf Fest at the American Legion Post #291 on Balboa Island, CA

I hope to see you all soon! Take care and I'll see you at the shows and at the races!

Start of a New Year and a New Season

Well, I hope it was a great holiday season for all. We had a great time with family and friends.
This weekend is the official kick-off of NHRA's racing season. As all you drag racer's and fans alike know, it starts and ends in Pomona. Well, this year just happens to be the 50th anniversary. It's going to be a momentus occasion I'm sure!
We have a few shows lining up already for this year too. I can't wait to get going!
I will post another blog after this weekend with what happened in Pomona and with dates for the shows that we will be doing in the near future.
Take care and I will see you at the races!
Don't forget....I'm on facebook too! www.facebook.com/drgracegrl