Dave Wickham)Still at it.... Dave will be driving the National Parts Peddler #80 with the Patriot Sprint Tour and Empire Super Sprints. Jimmy D Speed & Machine has freshened both engines for the Maxim Chassis' with Crew Chief Greg Moteyunas. Plans will take the team all around New York State, as well as Canada, and Pennsylvania thanks to the help from many friends. Never chasing points, just chasing fun and good finishes. Crew help welcome at the track and shop. Visit our website for stories from the past and updates of our racing adventures http://web.a-znet.com/~dave1w/race.htm.

I became friends with Dave many years ago as we would show up at the same tracks on occasion and also through Corky Stockham and the National Parts Peddler. He and his crew backed me up one night in a dispute with another crew at Lernerville. Nothing happened but he was there for support. Dave is what this sport used to be about. Hope we can come across Dave this season. It is just great to see him back doin it again.

The Rich Vogler Scholarship Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce the 22nd anniversary of our fund raising event. We have been fortunate in our efforts to help over 350 young people to further their education, we also have a few who go on to receive their Master’s or Doctorate degrees. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus on the westside of Indianapolis on Feb 26 2012. Come watch the Daytona 500 on large screen along with a meal. Harold from Celebrations and the Pit Stop BBQ is back catering this year. We also have live and silent auctions. Included in the auction will be several of Rich's old trophies and many autographed items including helmets signed by competitors at the 2011 Indy 500 and one with quite a few of the drivers at the anniversary of the Speedway, die casts signed by Bobby Unser and AJ Watson, even a Rich Vogler RC car. There’s fun for all with only a $20.00 donation, children 16 to 6 $10.000 under 6 free Doors open at 10.30 with food served at 12.30 Race activities start around 1.00. The K of C is located at 5350 Allied Boulevard just off Lyndhurst north of Rockville Rd. Go east from I-465 on Rockville then turn left on Lyndhurst. Turn left onto Allied across from the 8 Second Saloon. Come one come all and have fun watching the race and helping the foundation and the people they help.

Jason Meyers said that after the first 14 or so WOO races he was going home to spend more time with his family. This has to be a really tough decision considering how he ended last season and how he is beginning this one. Our ministry began because we know how hard it is on the road and the challenges it produces. If Jason can pull this off and stick to his plans, congratulations. Going out on top has to be great but the temptation to keep going has to be enormous as well.

It would be great if more of us could stand for things that are right rather than things that are easy. We wish Jason great success while in the car and afterward as well. Brings to mind another driver who has sold the sprint car equipment and is going on a missions trip to Panama. He is trusting God to provide a ride when he gets home. Two guys we might do well to learn somthing from. I am guessing they both will be winners in the end.