OK, I've been slacking on the whole blogging thing..can you blame me? Didn't think so. I've been tossing and turning on writing this...and finally decided..yes I am. Our last race at Summit Raceway in Elko, Nevada was both the most exciting and adrenaline pumping race I have seen in years. It was the Pete Waddell memorial, July 25th, 2009. I will first let you read what was posted on the Summit Raceway website (direct link here), which also ran in the Elko Daily Free Press.
"It looked as though the IMCA Modifieds didn’t want the pro’s thinking that they were the only ones that raced door to door until Rookie driver Kevin Nelson got the lead early in the race. Kevin never saw another car except for when the caution came out. Once Kevin was in the lead no one challenged him for it again until the very end when Wade Taylor was on the hunt but ran out of laps before he was able to make a move on the 22k car. This was Kevin’s 2nd career win and both have come in the last two weeks. Saturday night of the Bruce Crowley Memorial was his first career main event win and the Pete Waddell Memorial marked his 2nd.
The Pete Waddell Memorial is a traveling trophy going to the IMCA Modified winner for the night. Kevin Nelson will have the honor of keeping this trophy for a year and then he will have to compete and win again to keep possession of the trophy. If a driver wins the trophy 3 times, they get to keep it permanently and the whole process will start over. The other big mover on the night was the number 85 Ward Amberson who, because of missing the last two races had to start in the rear of field, worked his way up during the 30 lap race for a 4th place finish on the night. Another rookie who has quietly been moving up in the last few races is Dennis Pruitt in the #45. Dennis took home a 4th place last Saturday (7/11) and a 5th place this Saturday. Jim Lester last years IMCA track champion is holding his own with the IMCA group. He had another strong 3rd place finish this weekend."
So here's our chance to tell you what the article forgot to mention. Chris (49C), in his I.M.C.A. modified lead a whopping 26 laps of that 30 lap race in his Big Dog Chassis. Kevin actually did see a two cars, for those first 26 laps and that was the tail end of Dennis' #45 (in second place) and Chris' #49c (in first place). The caution lap was Chris shutting off his engine because he was overheating after slowly blowing out all his antifreeze. Kevin did lead the last 4 laps of the race and Chris congratulated him on his win after the race by saying "you're welcome" *chuckle*, it was in a light hearted manner. Inside, of course, we were wrenching our guts out, that we toasted yet another engine, but who's counting?
Unfortunately the Waddell trophy did not stay in the Steensen family, which has been won 3 times by Corey (49T) and three times by Scott (49K). I like how the article mentions that a driver gets to keep the trophy...but forgot to mention the two people who actually "own" a Pete Waddell trophy.
At the end of another night at Summit Raceway, Bobby (49A) finished 6th and Chris (49C) finished 7th. You can look forward to Corey and Bobby racing at Summit Raceway on August 8th. Chris will be sitting the rest of the season out, that is unless a generous sponsor would love to give him the chance to lead a full 30 laps with a healthy donation for new engine parts!
Hope to see you at the next race!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
7/11/09 Summit Raceway
Heat Races
Heat 1
2nd place-Corey (49T)
Heat 1
2nd place-Corey (49T)
Heat 2
1st place-Chris (49C)
3rd place-Bobby (49A)
The crew is working on making adjustments, as they prepare for a dry slick track, re-fuel and talk strategies on set ups.
7.10.09 Summit Raceway Recap
Last night and tonight is the Bruce Crowley Memorial Race, he was a great help out at our track for many years and his endless knowledge of racing will certainly be missed.
As for track conditions, can you say "dusty"? Pheew, last nights track was basically a sand-dune texture, and by the time the I.M.C.A. Modifieds had their race it was actually a relief that there was a yellow flag every few laps, just so the dust could settle down again.
Here is the crew chatting in the pits before the heat races.
It was certainly one of those nights that we call "survival of the fittest", 13 Mods started......5 finished. Luckily Corey (49T) was in that top 5...#5 to be exact. Chris (49c) placed 6th, but didn't finish because he had two yellows charged to him and got the black flag....sigh.....with 2 laps to go. I immediately sneezed after the black flag came out...laughed and proclaimed "I am allergic to those *$@! things". At least I thought it was funny, the timing couldn't have been more perfect! As for Bobby, he broke mid race, and DNF either.
A BIG SHOUT OUT to our 2 crew members who will be leaving us shortly.....
Thanks Makiel and Corbin for all of your hard work you have done for us....it's a grunts job and we really appreciate all you've done.....we are sure going to miss you guys.
Makiel tops off Bobby's (49A) car with fuel.
As for track conditions, can you say "dusty"? Pheew, last nights track was basically a sand-dune texture, and by the time the I.M.C.A. Modifieds had their race it was actually a relief that there was a yellow flag every few laps, just so the dust could settle down again.
Here is the crew chatting in the pits before the heat races.
It was certainly one of those nights that we call "survival of the fittest", 13 Mods started......5 finished. Luckily Corey (49T) was in that top 5...#5 to be exact. Chris (49c) placed 6th, but didn't finish because he had two yellows charged to him and got the black flag....sigh.....with 2 laps to go. I immediately sneezed after the black flag came out...laughed and proclaimed "I am allergic to those *$@! things". At least I thought it was funny, the timing couldn't have been more perfect! As for Bobby, he broke mid race, and DNF either.
A BIG SHOUT OUT to our 2 crew members who will be leaving us shortly.....
Thanks Makiel and Corbin for all of your hard work you have done for us....it's a grunts job and we really appreciate all you've done.....we are sure going to miss you guys.
Makiel tops off Bobby's (49A) car with fuel.
Corbin straps Chris' (49C) Hutchens device to his helmet.
Tonight 10/11/09 we will be back at the Summit Raceway track to try to have a great time...and hopefully all three of us will take the checkered flag. Hope to see you there, come cheer the guys on, and stop by the pits afterwards to chat and check out the cars!!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Welcome to our blog!!!
Hi and welcome to the Team 49 Racing blog!!! I (Kimberly) have been blogging for almost a year here for my scrapbooking and crafting adventures and I finally decided on a whim of the moment...they "guys" need a blog too! So SURPRISE GUYS!!!! I made you a blog....dontcha just love me!!!
The Team 49 Racing team consists of 4 brothers Scott in the 49K, Corey in the 49T, Chris in the 49C and Bobby Steensen in the 49S. The four cars have been rotating in and out of the shop (which hold up to 3 cars) most of the winter fixing things here and there. Chris' engine just got put back in the car 2 weeks ago, with a fresh coat of blue paint and a few new parts too! Like a new set of heads that we had done by Carlin 50/50 Garage... they rock the engine world!! The picture is from last season (left to right: 49K, 49C, 49S, and 49T)
We have 2 of our cars for sale. The #49K and quite possibly the #49S, both are Big Dog chassis. For more information contact Scott at (775)397-0487. Come back often because the racing season at Summit Raceway starts in only
19 days
on Saturday April 25th.
The Team 49 Racing team consists of 4 brothers Scott in the 49K, Corey in the 49T, Chris in the 49C and Bobby Steensen in the 49S. The four cars have been rotating in and out of the shop (which hold up to 3 cars) most of the winter fixing things here and there. Chris' engine just got put back in the car 2 weeks ago, with a fresh coat of blue paint and a few new parts too! Like a new set of heads that we had done by Carlin 50/50 Garage... they rock the engine world!! The picture is from last season (left to right: 49K, 49C, 49S, and 49T)
We have 2 of our cars for sale. The #49K and quite possibly the #49S, both are Big Dog chassis. For more information contact Scott at (775)397-0487. Come back often because the racing season at Summit Raceway starts in only
19 days
on Saturday April 25th.
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