|   July 16, 2007 Wow, it’s been forever since I’ve addressed the millions of rabid fans awaiting my next post… O.K., I just woke from the dream that will some day be my life. However there have been many things which have transpired since my last rant. Some notable and others not so interesting. One of the biggest has been the lost of my really good friend Eric Medlen or EM as I use to call him. I’ve since thought many times how I should pay tribute to him here; however I felt the need to deal with his lost personally and pay homage to the life and spirit he left behind through my actions. Speaking of things “lost” one of those for me is the innocence of the business realm of professional drag racing. I know, I know… I’m not a pro just yet, however the state of mind my team and me operate is that of a professional nature in every since of the word. I believe the only way to prepare for the unknown is to somehow put yourself in that position through observation (somewhat emulation) of those you aspire to compete with. Getting back to the lost innocence is my forward knowledge of what is actually required to step into the professional spotlight. These things include preparing my mind, body and spirit for the grind set to commence. Little things come to play such as getting proper rest and eating right while on the road. My day job has prepared me for this business of racing from the traveling aspect due to my hectic schedule and being out of town for countless weeks at a time. Realistically how is one to know this takes a toll on someone aspiring for racing glory when all you really wanted to do was drive a bad ass hot rod. In addition to this, dealing with multiple platforms of people as a manager at work is a warm up for the media and fans (whom I’m emphatic of) and will definitely prepare me for the next level when I catch “the dream.” This loss of innocence has its pro’s and con’s however it’s what I’ve grown accustom to and “the dream” is all I’ve ever wanted so I must prepare for the known and unknown and embrace the unexpected. Until next time… Live fast, drive hard!!! February 18, 2007 Decisions at times can be very difficult to make and ultimately determine which way you go when posed with the fork in the road of life. Such is the case for my team and me. Following up a successful campaign (2006 season) with another is marquee, however the focus has somewhat changed while the objectives remain the same. Ultimately the goal of all of our collective efforts is to land yours truly in a competitive fuel ride in the NHRA’s top series. The current state of the sport and motorsports in general warrant the ideal time to strive for the NHRA’s pinnacle professional series right about now. Considering I’m only 24 and soon to be 25 years old, I feel as though the world is passing me by, however I have to keep in mind I am a very ambitious person. Much can be said of our ultra creative and equally ambitious staff at Leadfoot Motorsports. Undaunted by the decision to run the “Purple Rocket” at considerably less events this season, my team and I are hell bent on making the ultimate transition from the sportsmen ranks to the pro’s. Our sport has reached a fever pitch with the addition of many new faces and exciting personalities. I know my imminent transition to the professional ranks will help it reach the summit of all professional motorsports. I am truly looking forward to the day we establish a marketing partner who has just as much of a vested interest in me and my team as we do them. For one, this sport is all about passion and I couldn’t think of representing anyone who didn’t possess this quality. In my next rant I’ll divulge deeper. Until next time… Live fast, drive hard!!! January 19, 2007 Now that the new year is in full tilt, figured a few resolutions were applicable although I’m not much of a resolution kinda guy. Typically I make goals and try my best to achieve them. This year is no different, however I figured it was time to try my luck with a musical instrument. The instrument I’m currently learning is…. Drum roll please, (pun intended); actually it’s the bass guitar. I chose the bass guitar, for one, because it’s flat out cool and also because my step father plays and brings the house down when a jam session commences. The bass is a unique instrument because there are two different versions similar to differences between wheeling an 8,000 hp fuel funny car vs. a top fuel dragster down the quarter mile. The bass guitar is a beast to master just as a short wheel base funny car is a cosmic animal. I like to believe precision as a world class driver and a great bass guitarist are necessary. If you are late on the light it’s likely you have just handed your opponent a free pass to the next round and miss handling one of the bass’ cord’s can reek havoc on a classic tune. Overall I am really enjoying my new found hobby and maybe one day I can introduce the world to Brian O. the race car driver and bass guitarist on an ESPN telecast. Until next time… Live fast, drive hard!!! |
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