Greetings, blog readers. I just got back from the South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga., where we were testing and preparing for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals. We tested on Tuesday and Wednesday and made some bad runs and some really good runs.

We are looking forward to Atlanta and feeling very confident about it because George found some things that were hurting our performance pretty badly. We have a new crew member on our team that I would like to tell you about. His name is Michael Ray and he was one of my competitors before this week. Michael has been around drag racing for many years now with his father Paul Ray who raced Top Fuel as well as Pro Stock motorcycles. Michael was a fellow Pro Stock S&S-powered Buell racer until he heard that we were looking for a mechanic on our KK Racing Team. He unselfishly gave up is ride to join our team because he wants to learn more about the mechanics and tuning side of things. I am glad to have him, because he is a big help and he also knows what its like to be in my shoes.

My other teammate, Curtis Jackson, is quickly becoming a great friend and is already a great mechanic. I love having him on my team because he has the perfect attitude about things. We have been struggling quite a bit so far but Curtis never fails to pat me on the back and remind me that we are going to get back on track really soon. He wants to work when others would rather rest and that is a rare quality these days. Thank you, Curtis and Michael for being so awesome! You, too, George! We had so much fun testing that even after the bad runs we were still smiling and laughing and feeling blessed.

We especially got a good laugh when we heard that members of another team kept calling the track, and other racers that were testing, to find out what we were running. I love it when my competitors spend their time and energy on being concerned with what my team is doing instead of focusing on their own team. It tells me that they feel just as confident that we are going to turn things around as we do.

I understand that these blogs are supposed to be for you guys to get to know us better. Well, if that’s the case, then I would like to start writing more about my other interest so you all can know that racing is not the only thing I am passionate about. Lets’ see, here’s a few things that I’m crazy about: chocolate-covered strawberries, American Idol, sushi, Walt Disney World, electronic gadgets (my iPhone), sparkly things, animals, stars, the coziness of my home, chocolate milkshakes, Seth’s affection, scary movies, pillows, google.com, my grandmother’s red velvet cake, and the UFC!! Not necessarily in that order, and the list does go on, but these are definitely a few of my very favorite things.

Speaking of the UFC, I am a huge fan of the show The Ultimate Fighter. One of my coaches is competing on this season’s show. His name is Tim Credeur and he is the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt that we train under at BlackList Jiu-Jitsu in Lockport La. True BJJ Black Belts are hard to find and Tim is one of the best in the country. I hope he kicks butt and becomes the next Ultimate Fighter.

Jiu-Jitsu is definitely another one of my passions. I recently became a Blue Belt but haven’t really had time to keep up with my training since our race season started. I am determined to get back on the mat soon to continue my education and to further sharpen my skills. I live in a really small town where you wouldn’t expect to find such a great place to train but I am very fortunate to have coaches like Derrick Breaux and Gabe Barahona along with a large group of amazing teammates to train with. I started training in Muay Thai Kickboxing about three years ago to get in shape. I was introduced to the world of Jiu-Jitsu along the way and now that is mostly all I do. It is the best form of self defense for a person like me because it promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant.

It is by far the toughest workout I’ve ever been through in which not only is my body exhausted but my mind as well. It’s like playing a game of chess using strategies to trick your opponent or cleverly leading him into a position which will ultimately end in his submission. It is a fun way to stay in shape while learning useful and truly effective ways to protect and defend yourself.

Well I just got a knock on the door from a unexpected visitor. Craig Treble is here to annoy the daylights out of me. He obviously doesn’t get to spend enough time with me at the races so he decided to move to Louisiana and is going to attempt to convert to being a Cajun. Let see how long he last’s down here in the swamp. LOL. If he ends up tied to a tree in an alligator-infested swamp near my home … I promise I had nothing to do with it. Well gang that’s all I have for you right now so I guess I’ll close with my usual Cajun humor.

Boudreaux's wife goes to the local newspaper and say she want to put in the obituary column that Boudreaux died. They told her it would be $1.00 per word. She said, "Here $2.00. You put in dere dat BOUDREAUX DIED."

The editor says, "Surely you want more dan dat."

She says, "No, just Boudreaux died."

The editor said, "Well, you're a little upset. Brought youself back here tomorrow and you will probably tink of somethin' else to say."

The wife comes back next day, and says, "Yeh, I taught of somethin else, here is $5.00. You write “BOUDREAUX DIED, BOAT FOR SALE."