But, I’m blessed to have a supportive family like mine. After cleanup 3 lap dash to the end was needed to settle the winner, and in 2nd place, right on my bumper, would be Luke Thrasher. Green flag dropped and Luke was going for it all, he couldn’t quite get me until the final lap. “Hey Chris, man, you’re a hell of a racer, and you’re so humble about it, I just thought you should know, you’re kinda a role model for me man…I really like your style.”
I slightly blushed and replied “Luke you’re the hardest racer I know, you’re a kick ass driver out there, you’re younger than me but my mentor on track.”
“And you’re my mentor off track!” Luke interjected. My parents smiled and told me that was fine.