Hey Everybody;
I hope all of you fathers out there had an awesome Father's Day. I spent the weekend taking it easy and trying to fight off a cold and I guess misery loves company because Ann was doing the same...fighting off a cold!
Back in the office today, doing some office work and then into the shop where we began cleaning dirt off of engine parts, car parts and the like. The good news from Pro Start Racing is that the chassis is in good shape! We'll begin working on the body and before too long hope to be back at the track.
Marty is doing well and is ready to get back to racing...as are we all.
I think it's important to remind us all, that although sometimes things don't always work out the way we'd like, it's the power of keeping a positive attitude that keeps us on the path to where we need to be.
We love to see your comments and questions on the blog!! Please always feel free to ask us, let us know how you feel or just give a shout out. I will get back to you as soon as I can.
June 22, 2009
June 17, 2009
WEEKEND RECAP
Hey Everybody,
Sorry to disappear on you but things got crazier than I ever would have thought or for that matter, would have liked. We ended up qualifying 6th in a field of 19 cars and felt confident going into round 1 of eliminations. Round 1 of eliminations were rained out on Saturday so eliminations began on Sunday. We ran a 5.59 in round 1 to take the win, and we were all very excited as we prepared for round 2. We set the car up for round 2, where Marty left the line first. The car slowed to a 5.62, with Tony Bartone's car getting the win with a 5.54 @ 259mph. At that point, everything changed. The parachutes failed to blossom, so the car was not stopping. Marty was pulling on the brake, the car started bouncing, the end of the track was getting closer, the end of the track came, and the car went into the gravel pit and then into the catch net. Thankfully, Marty was okay. I spoke with him today, and he's gone for a run and not hurt at all. That's whats most important. The body of the racecar is badly damaged and we are going to bring the chassis down to Kurt at Pro Start Racecars in New Jersey to have it checked out. Hopefully, we'll know that the chassis is a-okay by the middle of next week. We are still working diligently to figure out our options with the body, so we can get back on the track as soon as possible. I believe we will miss the next two races on our schedule but hope to be back for the National event at Maple Grove later in the summer. From what I'm told, there is TV footage of this mishap that will air on ESPN, Sunday, June 21 @ 11am.
The most important thing about all this is that everyone is okay. This is just an unfortunate part of the sport. Don't you worry for a second, we'll be back and stronger than ever.
Will touch base again soon.
Jay
Sorry to disappear on you but things got crazier than I ever would have thought or for that matter, would have liked. We ended up qualifying 6th in a field of 19 cars and felt confident going into round 1 of eliminations. Round 1 of eliminations were rained out on Saturday so eliminations began on Sunday. We ran a 5.59 in round 1 to take the win, and we were all very excited as we prepared for round 2. We set the car up for round 2, where Marty left the line first. The car slowed to a 5.62, with Tony Bartone's car getting the win with a 5.54 @ 259mph. At that point, everything changed. The parachutes failed to blossom, so the car was not stopping. Marty was pulling on the brake, the car started bouncing, the end of the track was getting closer, the end of the track came, and the car went into the gravel pit and then into the catch net. Thankfully, Marty was okay. I spoke with him today, and he's gone for a run and not hurt at all. That's whats most important. The body of the racecar is badly damaged and we are going to bring the chassis down to Kurt at Pro Start Racecars in New Jersey to have it checked out. Hopefully, we'll know that the chassis is a-okay by the middle of next week. We are still working diligently to figure out our options with the body, so we can get back on the track as soon as possible. I believe we will miss the next two races on our schedule but hope to be back for the National event at Maple Grove later in the summer. From what I'm told, there is TV footage of this mishap that will air on ESPN, Sunday, June 21 @ 11am.
The most important thing about all this is that everyone is okay. This is just an unfortunate part of the sport. Don't you worry for a second, we'll be back and stronger than ever.
Will touch base again soon.
Jay
June 12, 2009
June 12 - Guess Where?
Hey Everybody;
Well it's Friday evening and you'll never guess where I am. Last night I was on I-91 Northbound, heading through Connecticut to Lynn, MA. I am now back on I-95 Southbound back to New Jersey after the graduation ceremony at Lynn English High School this morning. My address to the graduates went very well and I received terrific feedback. However, the highlight for me was that Charlie was able to sit up on the stage with me and when it came time for his son Andrew to receive his diploma, they asked if he'd like to present it to his son. In short, it was just AWESOME!
We're now traveling to NJ caravan style with Charlie, his older son Joe and Andrew, my daughter Mary Beth and her friend Judy all heading for Englishtown.
Tommy tuned the car for our first qualifying run this morning. The Follow A Dream/ Permatex/Wynn's/Roadhouse Impala ran a 5.68 @ 254 mph. That was good enough for the #5 qualifying spot. Unfortunately rain kept us from 2nd round qualifying today. Second round qualifying will take place tomorrow morning, and eliminations will begin in the afternoon.
I'll keep you posted as the action heats up.
Well it's Friday evening and you'll never guess where I am. Last night I was on I-91 Northbound, heading through Connecticut to Lynn, MA. I am now back on I-95 Southbound back to New Jersey after the graduation ceremony at Lynn English High School this morning. My address to the graduates went very well and I received terrific feedback. However, the highlight for me was that Charlie was able to sit up on the stage with me and when it came time for his son Andrew to receive his diploma, they asked if he'd like to present it to his son. In short, it was just AWESOME!
We're now traveling to NJ caravan style with Charlie, his older son Joe and Andrew, my daughter Mary Beth and her friend Judy all heading for Englishtown.
Tommy tuned the car for our first qualifying run this morning. The Follow A Dream/ Permatex/Wynn's/Roadhouse Impala ran a 5.68 @ 254 mph. That was good enough for the #5 qualifying spot. Unfortunately rain kept us from 2nd round qualifying today. Second round qualifying will take place tomorrow morning, and eliminations will begin in the afternoon.
I'll keep you posted as the action heats up.
June 11, 2009
June 11 - Englishtown Bound
Hey Everyone;
My daughter Mary Beth graduated from Barnstable High School on Saturday and it was just Great! The rain managed to stay away and during the ceremony the sun came out and made our day even better.
Charlie and Mark worked late into Saturday night on the clutch. The team took Sunday off and we loaded up on Monday. Tuesday was spent dealing with some last minute minor details, and we headed out Tuesday night. We drove to Bordentown, NJ, and stopped at the Petro to have the truck serviced. I have to tell you that they took great care of us and a big shout out to the folks at Petro for their excellent service.
We proceeded and got to the race track. As we sat outside the truck unwinding, Eddie noticed the sunrise and we all decided that it was time for a nap.
We got up Wednesday and Eddie, Paul and I set up the awning and the pit area. We're now all set up in Englishtown and ready for the racing to begin.
Right now, I'm on my way back to Massachusetts for my commencement address at Lynn English High School, tomorrow morning at 11:00 a.m. Right after that, we'll be turning around and heading right back to Englishtown for the next week or so. We're hoping that the rain stays away and that the weekend is beautiful.
I'll be keeping you all updated throughout the weekend.
My daughter Mary Beth graduated from Barnstable High School on Saturday and it was just Great! The rain managed to stay away and during the ceremony the sun came out and made our day even better.
Charlie and Mark worked late into Saturday night on the clutch. The team took Sunday off and we loaded up on Monday. Tuesday was spent dealing with some last minute minor details, and we headed out Tuesday night. We drove to Bordentown, NJ, and stopped at the Petro to have the truck serviced. I have to tell you that they took great care of us and a big shout out to the folks at Petro for their excellent service.
We proceeded and got to the race track. As we sat outside the truck unwinding, Eddie noticed the sunrise and we all decided that it was time for a nap.
We got up Wednesday and Eddie, Paul and I set up the awning and the pit area. We're now all set up in Englishtown and ready for the racing to begin.
Right now, I'm on my way back to Massachusetts for my commencement address at Lynn English High School, tomorrow morning at 11:00 a.m. Right after that, we'll be turning around and heading right back to Englishtown for the next week or so. We're hoping that the rain stays away and that the weekend is beautiful.
I'll be keeping you all updated throughout the weekend.
June 5, 2009
June 5 - Preparing for Englishtown
Hi Everyone;
The team and I are working hard preparing for the National Event in Englishtown, NJ next weekend. Charlie is working on the clutch this weekend and Scott DeWitt and Scott Osborn will be back working with us for the Englishtown meet. We are REALLY excited to have them back with the team.
We're also putting gift bags together to hand out at Pennco Tech in NJ and PA. We're looking forward to welcoming all of the Permatex guests that will be visiting with us at Englishtown.
I continue to prepare my speech for the graduation ceremonies at Lynn English High School, and also am extremely excited that my daughter, Mary Beth, is graduating from Barnstable High School this coming Saturday. It makes a father proud.
Stay tuned for another update on Sunday and thanks for continuing to check the Blog.
The team and I are working hard preparing for the National Event in Englishtown, NJ next weekend. Charlie is working on the clutch this weekend and Scott DeWitt and Scott Osborn will be back working with us for the Englishtown meet. We are REALLY excited to have them back with the team.
We're also putting gift bags together to hand out at Pennco Tech in NJ and PA. We're looking forward to welcoming all of the Permatex guests that will be visiting with us at Englishtown.
I continue to prepare my speech for the graduation ceremonies at Lynn English High School, and also am extremely excited that my daughter, Mary Beth, is graduating from Barnstable High School this coming Saturday. It makes a father proud.
Stay tuned for another update on Sunday and thanks for continuing to check the Blog.
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