Well, finally got onto my deviant art account and posted some stuff. I completely forgot about it until a friend posted something on her blog about hers. The link is below if you want to check out some of my stuff. Some may be the same as what i put on my here but there will be some things that don't quite make it on to be talked about. Have a lovely day everyone the weather is beautiful!
http://devinkelsey95.deviantart.com/
~Devo~
Monday, January 26, 2015
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Redneck Ingenuity
One night at the track, My mom's car got pretty banged up. Like to the point where the nose piece would be flapping while racing in the feature so it had to be either:
A). Fixed
B). Torn off.
Now there wasn't very much time to work with since the race was going to start soon and the other guys had to find a way to keep the fender from rubbing on the tire and as a result, cutting it... So, me and my sister got the bright idea... DUCT TAPE! Though it may seem ridiculous... it worked like a charm!
Below shows the damage done, family working on the car to get it in racing condition, along with our cheap but successful shot at duct tape body work!
A). Fixed
B). Torn off.
Now there wasn't very much time to work with since the race was going to start soon and the other guys had to find a way to keep the fender from rubbing on the tire and as a result, cutting it... So, me and my sister got the bright idea... DUCT TAPE! Though it may seem ridiculous... it worked like a charm!
Below shows the damage done, family working on the car to get it in racing condition, along with our cheap but successful shot at duct tape body work!
Geared up and ready for another season
I dunno about you guys, but I'm about ready for this next race season to start. It's beginning in March. But I think that's just way too far away. But I guess I'll be patient. Gotta let everyone catch up on their racing funds. Have a great day everyone!
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Halloween Havoc Race
The Halloween Havoc is a race we started with one of our really close friends a few years ago out at Shady Oaks Speedway in Goliad. He is deceased now after a tragic wreck one night. They had a "Beat The Boss" race and he ended up flipping his car, being left in critical condition. He was left paralyzed from the accident. The new owners of the track keep up the tradition.
What we normally do on that night is have all of the races as normal, but the winners get a "Halloween Havoc Feature Winner" plaque. Last year, my Dad, (who happens to be an amazing driver) won the Feature race in the Hot Stock Truck Class. (his picture is shown below). The funny thing is, all of the truck class, is my family and very close friends. All of which are either brothers or like a brother.
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Anyways, back to the Event.. At intermission, the majority of the race cars are brought out on the track with loads of candy. then when all clear, the kids are let out on the track to trick-or-treat. I mean really, they're kids and they were drug to a racetrack on Halloween.. it's the least we could do. (Pictured below are my parents during the trick or treating along with a few pictures taken around the track)
After the kids are done getting candy, they go back to their seats where they get all hyped up on sugar. Then the racing proceeds, ending with the feature races.
That's really all there is to it. but it's a blast when you get to be involved in all that goes on out there. hope you enjoyed the pictures!
What we normally do on that night is have all of the races as normal, but the winners get a "Halloween Havoc Feature Winner" plaque. Last year, my Dad, (who happens to be an amazing driver) won the Feature race in the Hot Stock Truck Class. (his picture is shown below). The funny thing is, all of the truck class, is my family and very close friends. All of which are either brothers or like a brother.
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Anyways, back to the Event.. At intermission, the majority of the race cars are brought out on the track with loads of candy. then when all clear, the kids are let out on the track to trick-or-treat. I mean really, they're kids and they were drug to a racetrack on Halloween.. it's the least we could do. (Pictured below are my parents during the trick or treating along with a few pictures taken around the track)
After the kids are done getting candy, they go back to their seats where they get all hyped up on sugar. Then the racing proceeds, ending with the feature races.
That's really all there is to it. but it's a blast when you get to be involved in all that goes on out there. hope you enjoyed the pictures!
Members of D.A.S. Racing
Okay, let me explain the name because i'm pretty sure you're curious to know what that means. My oldest brother owns a shop named Dennis' Auto Service. If you couldn't already tell, it's a mechanic shop. Well that's what everyone in our group races out of. They all work together on the cars and help each other out when we need it. It's awesome. So that's where the name Dennis Auto Service Racing comes from.
Now, onto the drivers..
In the Hot Stock Trucks, as I said before, they are all members of D.A.S. Racing
#27 is my Dad, J.J. He has been driving race cars for probably 30 years (not too sure though). So if you ever listen to anyone about racing, come to this man. Our living room entertainment center is full of trophies this man has won. He definitely knows what he is doing. This year he will have a different truck and my oldest brother, will be driving this orange one.
#21 is Heath. He's not my brother but might as well be.. he's been around forever and is close in this family. He's been racing a while and has one hell of a motor in here.
#29 is my brother Jason. They finished this truck in a week or 2. They got on the ball, put their heads together and got it done. He has raced a few years here and there but not nearly as long as you would think watching him drive.
#76 is Peanut. His real name is Justin. He's been racing for quite a while and lemme tell you, when he gets in this truck, he hauls ass. Watching him drive, will make you clench your butt cheeks. As hard as he goes into the turns, you would think he was about to spin out but he knows what he's doing so he get though it like a champ.
#26 is Ryan. He is the newest edition to our bunch of people. He bought the truck from one guy who sucked ass when it came to driving. I dunno if it was the motor, or if he just didn't know what he was doing.. but the last time i saw Ryan in the truck was the first time he drove it and he did alot better than i was expecting.
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Now, onto the drivers..
Hot Stock Trucks
#27 is my Dad, J.J. He has been driving race cars for probably 30 years (not too sure though). So if you ever listen to anyone about racing, come to this man. Our living room entertainment center is full of trophies this man has won. He definitely knows what he is doing. This year he will have a different truck and my oldest brother, will be driving this orange one.
#21 is Heath. He's not my brother but might as well be.. he's been around forever and is close in this family. He's been racing a while and has one hell of a motor in here.
#29 is my brother Jason. They finished this truck in a week or 2. They got on the ball, put their heads together and got it done. He has raced a few years here and there but not nearly as long as you would think watching him drive.
#76 is Peanut. His real name is Justin. He's been racing for quite a while and lemme tell you, when he gets in this truck, he hauls ass. Watching him drive, will make you clench your butt cheeks. As hard as he goes into the turns, you would think he was about to spin out but he knows what he's doing so he get though it like a champ.
#26 is Ryan. He is the newest edition to our bunch of people. He bought the truck from one guy who sucked ass when it came to driving. I dunno if it was the motor, or if he just didn't know what he was doing.. but the last time i saw Ryan in the truck was the first time he drove it and he did alot better than i was expecting.
Pure Stock
Last but definitely not least in the pure stock cars we have. We only have 2 people racing in this class but it keeps us on our toes. A lot of people in this class don't know how to drive.. they are all over the place. That is how my mom's car got so beat up.
#72 is my Mom, Brenda. She has raced before, she had the same kind of car but it was orange and had rebel flag numbers.. it was amazing. In that car, she hauled ass and did phenomenal. This last year in her black car was not the best. The car had lots of things that needed to be upgraded and fixed to be competitive with the other cars but everyone didn't believe her until my dad got in the car. the things got fixed and she hadn't drove it cause my dad hogged it. I'm anxious to see how she does this year.
#74 is Travis, My brother in law. He started racing this last year and has improved so much in such a short amount of time. The car has gotten quite the pounding from other cars but looks don't affect the performance. I'm excited to see how he is gonna do this season since he knows what to expect in the pure stock class.
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2015 Racing Season
Well everybody, I got the update on this years race season. As of now, Texana Raceway in Edna will start racing in March. The first Play/Test and Tune Night, will be on March 14th followed by second one on March 21st. March 28th will be the first points night of racing. I will try my best to get pictures and upload them as soon as I have time, Stay tuned!!
The next few posts will be some of my family during last years race season.
~Devin @ Speed Demon Photography
The next few posts will be some of my family during last years race season.
~Devin @ Speed Demon Photography
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