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And a Special Thanks goes out to....

So 2012 had it's share of fun, good times and bad - but none of it would have been possible without the generosity of a large number of people! Whether it was something as simple as a willing carpool partner; lending a vehicle; hauling my crap home after a crash or just helping out, many people have reached out to help me achieve this goal. Below is a list of folks and a brief description of what they've done - I just want to give a huge shout out to all of my "unofficial" sponsors this past year, couldn't have done it without you!



List of People/Businesses that have helped me get into racing (no particular order)


  • Zoom Zoom Trackdays - David, Shawn, Kathy and many others: (instructors, packages, teaching, general assistance and tolerance)
  •  CT Racing (tire discounts; thorough question answering)
  • JPH Suspension (Bike set up; offering  a ride from Laguna Seca to Sonoma, and providing a place to crash that night).
  • Rory K (Rides to and from trackday(s); indispensible help in crash; instruction on and off the track, at trackdays and away from trackdays; just being there sometimes)
  • Dani (truck and trailer loan; personal feedback)
  • Carl W (Place to crash; pit assistance and scooter loan during NRS)
  • Curve Unit (carpools, support network, pit bitches J ) – specific people: Kelly (canopy); Patty A (carpools); Patty J (trailer use); Amy (Support; first trackday); AnaMarie (pit help); Sabrina (support and photos)
  •  Paul B (ride to Laguna; use of trailer overnight; ride to Sonoma; pit buddy)
  • James K (taking care of pets while I was gone; loading and unloading assistance)
  • Sean (Elskipador) (Affordable mechanical work on bikes)
  •  Dan and Michelle Sewell (Place to crash; instruction on and off track; friendliness)


  I tried to think of everyone, but if I forgot someone it is not intentional! Everyone who helped this past year has made a huge impression - my thanks can never be enough, but at the very least I will pay it forward in the future! I can hardly wait for my race season to start - I will be starting the season with the AFM Round 2 at Sonoma Raceway! Come swing by my pit and say HI so I can thank you in person!

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