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Wes and I, ( and a bunch of other  people), went out to State Capital raceway last Saturday night to play with our cars. I was hoping for some better numbers but it just wasn’t my night. I ran a 13.23 on my first pass and a 13.34 on my 2nd both @ 106 mph. The 2nd pass was the worst, I just couldn’t get traction and spun the tired halfway down the track. I was hoping to get in the 12’s that night. My car did make a 12.98 run, but Wes was driving.  I would have like to had one more shot at it before we left, but everyone and their momma was at the track that night and in 4 hours, were only able to make 3 passes. Wes had a little better night with his 95, running a 11.66 @ 119 mph.

Alas, someone did have a good night. Andrew was having some issues too, but traded out his street tires for some ET Streets and ran a 13.10 on his 3rd pass. So Andrew, you win for now, but I’ll be looking for a rematch soon.

Even though I didn’t have a good video of me racing, I still had fun editing these.

Andrew

Ezell

Yep, I got yet another new toy this week. Wes installed some Hotrod Cams in the Stang and I must say I am loving the rumble. I’ve always loved that rough rumble engine sound from the classic muscle cars. Not just for show though, it picked up another 25 hp. Weather you can back it up or not, it just sounds bad. But Wes and I both agree, that I really really need racing stripes. Not like I needed any convincing. I am so ready to get my Rousch hoodscoop painted. I’ve only been holding on to it since February. It’s time. I’m ready for another track night too. Wes replaced the rear end gears a couple weeks ago too. So I’m just ready to say with certainty that I have a 12 second car.

Title says it all. It’s just been one of those weeks. I haven’t gotten anything accomplished. haven’t even made it to the gym this week. Always good intentions, foiled by the weather or a dirty house. Or at least that’s the excuse I used. I’ll have to get back in the game next week. I only have 2 weeks left till the triathlon and I don’t want to be embarrassed out there. The race is full, so I’ll be racing along with 399 other women, and as long as I don’t come in #400 I’ll be happy.

Other than that, I did get a couple letters out to some soldiers this week. And I finished, “The Road”, last week, so I’m trying to focus on doing some bible study before I start a new book.  I could really use some direction these days and that’s the only place to find it. So anyway, that was my post about nothing, but a post still the same.

By the way, the song has nothing to do with this post, but it’s still a good one.

For most, the holiday weekend has already begun. As we prepare for our ritual BBQ and potato salad and spend time with our family playing baseball and watching fireworks, I hope we all take the time to remember the reason we celebrate in the first place. We celebrate because 233 years ago 380,000 men fought and 25,700 of those gave their life for our freedom. So long ago, and yet we still fight today. Not because we have to, but because we are a blessed nation and fight for the freedom and justice of others.I am so proud to be an American. It’s a privilege to live in the greatest country in the world.

I’ve plugged Soldier Angels several times on here and, it’s my blog, I’ll do it again. Please consider showing your appreciation to the men and women fighting so far from home, away from their families, by joining this great organization. If you can’t commit to writing letters, you can go their website and purchase a care package or coffee for $20-$30, they’ll send it for you. Or next time you see a uniformed soldier at the gas station or Chic-fil-a, go shake their hand, tell them how much you appreciate them.

I wish everyone a safe and happy July 4th. Celebrate your independence, but remember, it wasn’t free.