Bakersfield and Willow Springs
I just finished racing my two FAVORITE tracks. I can't wait to hit the Bakersfield Short Track and Willow Springs 3/8 mile. Last year I won the Bakersfield race and both days at Willow...and this year was no different!
Bakersfield is always so exciting because it is during the fair and the crowd is huge. They are always so excited to see the 50's roll out...and I think this year was the loudest they have been. A bad start got me off the line in third, but I passed for first in my class two laps into the eight lap main. I had such a drive that I almost beat the 65 that was out there with us 50's on the last lap. Another lap and I know I would have had him! I still won $100 thanks to Digger Helm....and $45 thanks to my favorite rider, Chris Canepa!
Willow Springs is so different from Bakersfield. I love the speed that I get on that track. I even cut my lap time down 3 seconds from the race I had there in April. I also like to watch the Grand National guys tear it up in the Pro main. I know one day I will be out there with them!
I look forward to hitting Bakersfield and Willow on my 65 next year!