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1/1/2012

A very Happy New Year to all Racin Fans...and all you R. F. I. T.'s.....aaaahh that would be.... "Racin Fans in Training !!

Check out the Racin Video section...I loaded some video shot during qualifying (inside the car) last race of the 2011 season....still editing the video that was shot of the race from that same night....

Merry Christmas...or whatever you celebrate (or not) and A Great 2012 for you... family...and loved ones!

Drivers Ramblings....

I would like to thank Dave Diamond and all the guys at Advantage Collision for their support… Thanks to them….the race car always looked awesome every time it raced for the 2011 season.

My good friend Billy Bernard who “re- re-built” my car last winter…I couldn’t begin to thank him…he is just one of those guys who makes a difference to every one he meets…I’m lucky to have had his continued support and patience.

My family...especially my daughter Jessica and her partner Kevin who just make my life fun…just having them at the track and all the little things that they do that make the big difference on race day.

Thanks to all the Thompson Speedway associates, fans, drivers … for the e-mails…high fives…laughs and support…see you all next year.

11/18/2011

A happy and safe Thanksgiving to everyone.

Already looking forward to next year…ordered some new things for the race car…so we will be busy after the holidays. That being said want to recognize the top ten in the division so congratulations to...

10. #64 Michael Malburn 9. # 91 Art Moran III 8. # 16 Dwayne Dorr 7. # 46 John Carpenter 6. # 90 Joe Coates 5. #25 Brandon Chamberland 4. # 7 Jason Chicolas 3. # 55 Shawn Monahan 2. # 36 Scott Sundeen and this years division Champion...number 1

# 39 Chris “Moose” Douton.

Be interesting to see how many from this years full line up will return for the 2012 season. Why... you ask??

As you might have read, heard or watched yourself… this season had more than its share of incidents in the Limited Sportsman Division. From where I sat in the # 10…there was more “limited” thinking from a couple of the drivers more than anything else. Depending on how one looks at it, it made the press and gave some fans something to talk about…some thought all the mayhem and bad behavior to be cool. Don’t think so… Did it add to more fans in the seats?... No way to find out...

All I know is that I had some first time fans as my guests in the stands for one of the last races. The behavior of one driver in particular was absolutely uncalled for and embarrassing for me, the division, drivers, the track and NASCAR. My first time fans were autistic children who were invited by my daughter Jess. Who is with me every week and helps me with the race car.

Jess is a behavior specialist who works very hard and is as passionate about these chidren as well as her career. Needless to say not just these kids but all first timers young and old (who are our future fans and maybe future race car drivers) got an eye full… of grown men behaving badly.

I just hope the hell things will change... a better example set... of how grown men should conduct themselves in the future... at the track... and for the 2012 season.

10/6/2011

Finally got the last race in...number of drivers really acting like needless knuckleheads...I finished 11th...ended up 20th in points for the year...had more fun this year...wont be running the World Series this weekend...update later

In September had some track time at the Waterford Speedbowl... in a Late Model thanks to Billy Bernard and the good folks at "The Racing School".....

...Had a ton of fun...a Late Model drives and handles just a "little" different than what Im used to with the #10...A couple of the guys that raced at Thompson in my divsion are now or will be racing next year at Waterford. I can see why... its a great track and alot different than Thompson. Who knows...

10/2/2011

Rain washed the event out again...Thompson Speedway will try again next Thursday night...I believe its the 6th of October...bring stuff to keep warm ....after all it is October!

9/22/2011

Races have been postponed for this evening....see you next Thursday night on the 29th....we hope.

9/20/2011

Been busy in real life so I haven’t had much time for up dates…last week got rained out. Once again got the text from the speedway early saying that it was postponed….saved me from taking the unnecessary ride and saved me and everyone else money! Just looked at the forecast for this Thursday…I hope we race. Tight point races in a couple of other divisions for the championship title should be exciting….hope to see you all at the last race of the season Thursday.

9/13/2011

Long two days lots of waiting around....(guess thats racin...) Pit party was fun had the chance to meet some racing fans...signed a ton of autographs...sold a ton of t-shirts for Autism Resource Center...car had a vibration in the front then went away half way thru the race....(probably a big piece of rubber) by that time all I did was play catch up...finished a dismal 18th but had a blast as always...good to see Larry Barnett back...congrats to Art Morin # 91 for the win...and to Thompson Speedway for putting on a great show for the fans! As always thanks Jess and Kevin for the support and help...see you all next Thursday night. I will be posting more pictures during the week.

9/11/2001

Practice and qualified yesterday...Today race for us is in the middle of the afternoon...

NEW NEWS!!

9/4/2011

Ok…what started out as an inside joke with close friends and family has taken on a life of its own. When I first started racing I was always finishing mid-mid back or in the back…ok last a few times too!

So the joke was… certain members of the family were rumored to be wearing “I’m not with the #10 Limited Sportsman” t-shirts….while watching from the stands. This year the joke still persisted, but I was racing a little better... then had my first top ten. During an interview about that I said jokingly “Maybe now friends and family will stop wearing those annoying....

“I’m not with the #10 Limited Sportsman” t-shirts.

Well…thru numerous e-mails… phone calls…even folks at the track wanted to know if they could buy one from me…well guess what?

I know this could be a double edged sword but...I now have those T-shirts available to purchase for $7.00 dollars each while supply lasts. Oh… and by the way…..

All proceeds from these t-shirts will be given to a special organization....Autisum Resource Center In a very special persons name... my daughter Jess.

Jess works very closely with children that have autism. Autisum presents itself differently in many ways in children and adults...its amazing the creative work Jess does that enables these kids to acomplish everyday tasks...and you know what?....most all of them ....we just take for granted. Love u Gzee

http://www.autismresourcecentral.org/waystodonate.html

See you all at the track this weekend

No racing Thursday the 1st due to no power at the track...damage from Irene continues.

WEATHER ALERT...!!!!

8/25/2011

Due the up coming storms...and an 80% chance of some pretty bad thunder storms today....the track pulled the plug on racing tonight...found out this morning which is great...nothing worse than loading everything up,drivin down to the track...get a few rounds of practice... only to get rained out...great call...Thanks Thompson!!! Hopefully see eveyone next week..

8/19/2011

Well...took a gamble on the forecast of bad weather...was on vacation...thought the track would call the show...they didn't.... because there was no bad weather...!!!

I opted to stay at the beach and not drive the 2 plus hours up to race...made the wrong move...only move I made was down in points....GREAT!

8/11/2011

Awesome night for racing...temps were reasonable...kept drivers and race cars cool....Late evening race...we raced last...made a few adjustments...tires etc....car was hooked up...driver was just hangin on...ended up 18th...not the best of finishes this year....but had fun as always...thanks to my crew Jess and Kevin.... won some bonus money...who said racing doesn't pay!!!

8/4/2011

Really a great night for racing… cool nice breeze unlike the hot humid last couple of Thursdays. After the regular drivers meeting we (The entire Limited Sportsman Division) were invited by NASCAR to an invitation only (attendance will be taken you must be there) kind of deal drivers meeting. It was short and to the point. NASCAR officials told everyone that they weren’t going to it take anymore…by that they meant rough driving, purposely spinning your fellow competitors, wrecking someone and then getting wrecked yourself, foul language, bad hair, improper hygiene, fashion mistakes, fighting, yelling, laughing, eating…well.. by now you get my drift.

NASCAR wasn’t happy with us (really a few, not all) soooo…. for the remainder of the season anybody will be parked for a week or two even if your thinkin’ about doing something on the list.

After we all left the principals office we all went to the boys room and smoked…oh wait that was another time in my life.

We were the first feature out… great racing all around I think only one caution…had fun mid-pack racing with Jared Edson in the #75…we talked after the race real nice young man...I just got by him on the last lap...I finished an ok 16^th…now that I have a top ten..need to do better or I’ll be seeing more of those “I’m not with the #10 Limited Sportsman “ T-shirts again in the stands…see you next week.

Shout out to Dave Diamond and the gang from Advantage Collision Center who brought a ton of fans that filled a section of the grandstands...got to meet two new fans Wyatt and his sister Abigail...even signed some autographs

7/28/2011

Raced to 9th place....first top ten...more later...now maybe my family will stop wearing those...

"Im not with the #10 limited Sportsmen

T-shirts"

7/21/2011

“It was hot”….. would be an understatement last night. There was a full night of racing with 2 visiting divisions so we didn’t qualify…I don’t think any of the 6 divisions who are there every Thursday night did…but they made sure we all parked in the right spot! (inside joke)

We raced first…think there were about 23 or 24 cars starting…thought I was starting last until I looked in the mirror…no big deal. Avoid wrecks, got banged around myself (with no major damage) nothing I can’t fix myself. I had a disappointing 14^th. Only because the car was fast and I’m driving a lot better but not as fast as the car is capable of…so we keep working at it.

I do need to mention the absence of a couple of guys that haven’t been racing for reasons I’m unaware of but Joe Arena and Larry Barnett have been missing in the starting line-ups as of late…two class veterans of our division…hope both making plans to return soon. I mentioned parking in the beginning of my post…I parked in a different spot last night and got a first hand look at how some in our division act or react after a race….it was to say the least disappointing. Reminds me of the saying “The less I know the better off I am.” See…talk…text…e-mail…tweet…twerp…or whatever you do next week…. Shout out to Shawn Monahan for the win I think this is 4 or 5 for him!

7/14/2011

Finished with a 14th...played with tires and tire pressure...made a big difference...driver getting better

7/72001

Even with some last minute self-inflicted repairs managed to have a great time…. both my children and (permanent pit crew) joined me tonight… car was great driver needs to do the same…managed a 13^th spot…hope to be racing next week…will be up at Loudon for the NASCAR event all week doing my hosting gig for about 1800 guest of Toyota…

6/30/2011

No racing for the #10 this week Hank was on a business trip...he will be sure to see you next week

6/24/2011

The track pulled the plug on racing because of the weather. Don't know about anybody else but I got the meessage on my phone at around 10:00a.m. I appreciate the early heads up from the track...saves me money and time. Thanks guys!

6/16/2011

Rather large field started tonite .....Race car was awesome...still getting used to the car... finished 16th...couple of cautions ....more later

Couple pictures of the new race car.....well...lets say 95% !

6/10/2011

Lets see....there was thunder, rain, wind, lighting and a tornado warning..all good reasons for the speedway to pull the plug on the features last night...hope to see everyone next week.

6/8/2011

Couple of pictures of the new car at the first race of the season....I have posted a bunch more in the photo section...see you Thursday night the 9th.

6/3/2011

Recieved and won some extra cash from the great folks at Xtra-Mart after the race....who says racing doesn't pay....Raced to a 14th ...new race car thanks to Bill Benard (The Cardiac Kid)... a little bit of a paint scheme change thanks to Dave Diamond and his crew at Advanage Collision...thanks to daughter Jess for her support and sometime worry....great to be back at Thompson had a blast will be loading some new pictures over the weekend .....more later... off to work !

Sponsor Updates

Thinking about being a Sponsor?...drop a quick note and a phone number...(in the e-mail section of the site) I will give you a call... we have a few creative packages to offer to showcase your business.

Advantage Collision Center

Ashland, Ma.

...has already agreed to be on aboard for next season. A big relief for me…because if wasn’t for Dave and his crew I don’t know what I would have done this past season.

W.A. Benard Construction

Holliston, Ma.

...will also be returning…like Dave I couldn’t have raced last year without Billy.

“The Cardiac Kids”

...will have a larger presence next year more information to come… I have been talking with some interested sponsors with some interesting ideas for next year…so stay tuned. Thanks to all for your support and interest this past racing season…I’m catching up with all the e-mails…overwhelmed with the number of visits to the web site during the season and ....the off season!

Visit the new video gallery for a fast ride around the track!