Back to the Races

This past weekend I went up to Martin Michigan with my Dad to see good 'ole drag racing for the first time this year. He pushed me around all day in a wheelchair so I could see the sights and feel the noise. I thank him profusely for that. While we were there I caught up with a buddy 'o mine Jay, who actually works on a pit crew with Top Fuel Dragstser driver, Bruce Litton. Jay introduced my Dad and I to Bruce and his crew and we got to see the car up close and personal. Bruce and all of his crew were very humble and tremendously nice. Bruce even sat down at one point and said a prayer with me. Imagine that. The number one qualifier in the IHRA division sat down with me and prayed. I was floored. I didn't get any pictures with the crew, but I did get a few of the car.


This beast of of an engine puts out 8500 horsepower at its peak. 8500! I can't even imagine driving that. We learned a lot of about the technology that goes into these cars. They also use roughly 15 gallons of nitro-methane per pass, including the burnout. Unbelievable. But we had a great time with those guys and I really am thankful for them taking the time out of their busy schedules to talk to us.

On the homefront, things haven't changed much really. My stamina is coming back day by day. I don't get as winded as I used to doing smaller things around the house. That's one improvement I've noticed. My foot pain is still my biggest complaint by far. Last week, my doctors switched me over to a drug called Lyrica, in hopes of some relief. It has helped some, but it makes me very sleepy. However, I'm back on Predisone for my rash so that helps combat the sleepy urges.