Bumble Bee Racing: Speedworld Raceway, Wittman, AZ

'Cheers' to a long drive to the P/G Championship!

We left California Friday late afternoon for our long drive to Speedworld Raceway in Wittman, AZ. We've made the drive to Firebird Raceway a few years back and that was a race we'd rather chalk up to a... learning experience, but at least the track was nice. Speedworld has a striking resemblance to LACR in Palmdale, CA. Hhhmmm dirt next to the drag strip...

The facility itself has 13 different tracks; ranging from a RC Airplane track to Dirt Bike tracks to Mud Bog tracks to of course the Drag Strip. By and far, their best revenue opportunities are clearly dirt related. But overall, the track is not too bad.

We made the trip with excitement that we would at the very least get to visit one of our favorite restaurants, Cracker Barrel. Seriously, if you've never had the pleasure... you are missing out. They make the best pancakes in the whole wide world. And as amazing as the restaurant is, there are none in California - not sure how that's possible.

I feel bad that I wasn't able to drive more then the very short time that I did. Unfortunately, driving could never be a career for me. I get way too tired way too easy. Joey did amazing, he drove the whole way there (12 hours).

We were suppose to start racing at 10am but did not make our first pass until a bit after 11am. Now considering the number of bikes we had in attendance there was no plausible reason "why" we were not on-time. But we were there and ready to have some fun!

When it came time to make a pass, Joey was ready to rock. His first pass out produced a 9.32 @ 150 mph. We both agreed the clutch must be going, so we (ok he) made some adjustments and got ready for the next round.

Our next pass was a 9.29 @ 151 mph. After speaking with a few other racers, Joey found out others were off a bit on their mph but pretty close to what they normally run in ET. So we were more comfortable knowing that.

Joey did great, consistent and calm. We worked together throughout the season and won the Championship! WooHoo!

Pro Gas Champion! WooHoo! I am so proud of you!!! You remained dedicated and stuck it out... it was worth it! I can't wait to see what you get for your efforts! YOU ROCK, JOE!