The weekend was good and my husband is now in 2nd for overall points. He came in 3rd on Saturday after the two cars in the lead pulled off due to car problems. Sunday was a rainy day and that combined with the dirt track made for a muddy mess. My husband did not relish the idea of racing in that but the show must go on. We stood in the rain watching as the cars made their way around the track mostly staying far away from each other to reduce the mud on their face. My husband finished the race in 2nd place which was wonderful but it was a tough race for him as we found out that the tear-offs for his helmet either ran out or were stuck. John was unable to see anything at one point and ended up lifting his visor for at least 5 laps. When he came back to the pits he was a mess, his car was a mess, and his new racesuit (from his sponsor) was a mess. He had mud in his eyes and needed to flush them out and he said they felt gritty for a day or two. John said how the race dragged on and he just wanted it to be over but he persevered and did a great job!
Sunday morning we went to church and then had a picnic lunch at an area lake. John is looking at the storm clouds approaching.
Getting out of the car after the race. He looks weary but he was happy to be finished and in 2nd!
You can see how muddy the visor is which is why John couldn't see anything. Typically the plastic tear-offs slide past to give him a clear view. So you can see what was flying at his face when he lifted his visor. Yuck!
2 comments:
Wow, that is a LOT of mud! Ewww for in the eyes.
Those strawberries look so yummy! We haven't gone to pick in a few years. Our season is in May, so we've missed it this year. Tank looks pleased with his pickins.
Sounds like a very "fun" race! I can well imagine how he would be happy to be finished! It says a lot for his perseverance and love of racing that he would continue on even in those circumstances! I'm glad to hear that he didn't damage his eyes from the dirt!
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