First things first--- I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS to T.J.!! Fantastic driving young man. It was great to observe this fine driver go out and kick some butt with the big dogs!!! This goes to show you what happens when you put the desire, heart, and drive back into the track. This young man is a great example of what a lot of the drivers are missing.

Painesville Speedway is a small local track that we have all come to love in some way or another. I love to see the look in my sons eyes when the anthem is played and the engines fire up. I brought my brother to the track (his first time) Saturday for the camper pull. It was nice to see the excitement of a first time observer. We need to see some more of that. It seems to me that we are all, including myself, loosing sight of why we come here in the first place.  Why did we all start coming here? Tradition, love of racing, cheering on our husbands, counsins, uncles, etc... I don't know about the rest of you, but I like to know that my husband is safe and having a great time out there on that track. I used to be able to watch the races and cheer him on laughing and having a great time. Now I am watching out for certain cars to be near him, wondering what they may be out there to do. I have seen the intentional hits, spin outs, and excessive rubbing. This is getting to be a bit much don't you all think?