How You Doing In 2008

[justfreaky]

John,
 The car looks great!
Hope you get your engine soon!

Steve

[bback58]

Last year I finished 8th and got paid $70.  The Nationals doesn't pay well at all, but it sure is a lot of fun to go.  I have gone to the last 2 Dirt Nationals and had a lot of fun both times.  I wish I could make it this year, but with a new job and little vacation time and a LONG way to travel, it just isn't going to happen this year.  I'm hoping there is a great turnout for the Badger State Nationals and that will have to do for this year.

[Racinjj]

Thanks for the info guys, thats about what I was expecting to hear.

[IraceLegends77]

Jeff,

I didn't want to sound like I was upset with the pay out. I had so much fun and meet so great people. I don't race to make money but I guess that goes without saying.....................

Scott

[Racinjj]

Dont worry Scott, I am going for the experience as well.

[justfreaky]

For those that are wondering..........
My finger is healing well. I do have feeling in it; But it feels like somebody wrapped a rubberband around it. I also still have a lot of numbness in my ring and pinky fingers.
I know that I have nerve damage, but can't afford to take care of that right now. I am doing better than I expected.
Still not back to work; But that has been my choice. I have been doing my home health care since the end of my first week after the accident. There just wasn't any way that I could leave my patient hanging.

THANK YOU to Everyone for all the thoughts, prayers, and emails!
I DO Appreciate You All!

Steve

[IraceLegends77]

Jeff,

Look me up when you get there. It is going to be fun.

Scott

[Racinjj]

Will do Scott.

[justfreaky]

Update,
 I am about as healed up as I am going to get. Still have some numbness in my fingers, but at least I can use my hand again.
I will be going back to work for my former employer. They called me on Monday, asking if I would come back. Nice to feel needed! 
I'll start on Thursday. It will be good for me to get back to work. I know some of my residents are very happy!
 Thanks to everyone for their PMs, emails, and prayers!

Steve

[djracing]

That's awesome news Steve.

[FFmedic]

Glad things are looking up for you Steve.

[justfreaky]

Thanks Guys!

Steve

[justfreaky]

 I know there are still a few of you racing yet...........................................................................
How about some updates? 
 For those of you that have finished your racing season..........................................................
How about your thoughts on the season? Did you do well? Changes for next season? Etc....
 Let us all know!

Regards,

Steve

[Racinjj]

I raced up at the badger State Nationals this past weekend, got to meet Brian.  Friday night I finished second in my heat and after leading most of the race and an awesome 15 lap side by side race for the lead I finished second.  Saturday night I finished 3rd in my heat and started 12 in the feature.  On the second lap I made contact with a spining car in front of me and bent my LF steering arm  and it toed the car out about 3".  It handled rather poorly after that but still managed to pull out a 6th place.  If not for the damage I think another top 3 would have been doable as the car was fast in the first 2 laps.  Very tough racing with a lot of crashing, racing with a new group of drivers is always tough but just way to much carnage.  I am glad I escaped with relatively minor damage.  Now its time to gear up for the Nationals.

[justfreaky]

Congratulations Jeff !
Sorry to hear about the damage to the car. At least you are alright, and still a  respectable finish.
I haven't had the pleasure to meet Brian yet, But hope to get over to ND to watch him race sometime.
Best of Luck at the Nationals!

Steve