Post by Evolution on May 12, 2012 22:40:01 GMT -6
Today we had a great race. Several new racers and lots of fast cars. The friendship and fellowship are great each and every race. Here comes the story and why I am proud of two different people at todays race.
During the race we often ask two young men to help us out. Today was no different then normal. We ask these young men to help out around at the race and handle cars. These guys are always willing to help out in any way and do so much for the league.
During the race while cars were being brought back and placed on the table we had an accident. One of the cars slipped while being put on the table. The car received some damage. The young man that was handling the car was upset that the accident happened. This young man knows what we all do to make these cars and the time put into the cars by all of us. He was upset that the accident happened at all. It struck me hard that he was so upset that it happened. I want to thank the young man for all he does at the races and if he had not been there to help me over the last few months, we would not have had the great races that we have had. This young man has been called on by many of us over the last year to help out with our cars and he has asked nothing in return. To see him upset because of the accident made me realize all the things we ask of him. He knows what it takes to make a world class derby car and what the cars mean to the racers. All I can say to this young man is thank you for all you do for us. I am very greatful for all you to help me and the league! It was an accident and you could have done nothing different.
I also want to thank Spacewalker Racing. It was his car that was involved in the accident. Dale knew that it was an accident and that there was nothing that could have been done different. He was given the chance to fix his car and he took a couple minutes to do so. What struck me was the fact that he didn't even give a second thought of what happened. He knew it was an accident and that while we do our very best to protect the cars that something could happen. It did not damper his spirit for the race today at all and he had a great time. My hat goes off to Dale for his sportmanship and his racing spirit!
This is a reminder to all of us that sometimes incidents can happen during the race that could effect your car. While we do our very best to protect cars, it is possible for an incident to happen. If something were to happen during a race we would hope that the racer would be able to handle themself in a professional manner like Spacewalker did today.
Again thank you to the young man that has helped me and the league out so much and to Spacewalker!
During the race we often ask two young men to help us out. Today was no different then normal. We ask these young men to help out around at the race and handle cars. These guys are always willing to help out in any way and do so much for the league.
During the race while cars were being brought back and placed on the table we had an accident. One of the cars slipped while being put on the table. The car received some damage. The young man that was handling the car was upset that the accident happened. This young man knows what we all do to make these cars and the time put into the cars by all of us. He was upset that the accident happened at all. It struck me hard that he was so upset that it happened. I want to thank the young man for all he does at the races and if he had not been there to help me over the last few months, we would not have had the great races that we have had. This young man has been called on by many of us over the last year to help out with our cars and he has asked nothing in return. To see him upset because of the accident made me realize all the things we ask of him. He knows what it takes to make a world class derby car and what the cars mean to the racers. All I can say to this young man is thank you for all you do for us. I am very greatful for all you to help me and the league! It was an accident and you could have done nothing different.
I also want to thank Spacewalker Racing. It was his car that was involved in the accident. Dale knew that it was an accident and that there was nothing that could have been done different. He was given the chance to fix his car and he took a couple minutes to do so. What struck me was the fact that he didn't even give a second thought of what happened. He knew it was an accident and that while we do our very best to protect the cars that something could happen. It did not damper his spirit for the race today at all and he had a great time. My hat goes off to Dale for his sportmanship and his racing spirit!
This is a reminder to all of us that sometimes incidents can happen during the race that could effect your car. While we do our very best to protect cars, it is possible for an incident to happen. If something were to happen during a race we would hope that the racer would be able to handle themself in a professional manner like Spacewalker did today.
Again thank you to the young man that has helped me and the league out so much and to Spacewalker!