Hey everyone. I’m doing this blog update from our team’s race shop in Brownsburg, Ind. I got into Indy late last night. I was dreading this trip because it was nearly zero here a week ago, so I spent two days in Vegas trying to find a warm coat. I found a nice black coat at Nordstrom. So, I’m flying to Indy and the pilot said it was 42 degrees when we took off from Vegas and 65 degrees in Indy. I’m all ready for the cold and it’s warmer than at home. It must be some freak weather, because this is unusual from what they tell me. It’s been raining all day and supposed to get cold again, so maybe I’ll get to wear my jacket.

This is a real exciting week for me. Today, we had a sponsor summit/meeting with both Caterpillar and Matco Tools at our shop. It was a really good brainstorming experience about our Cat technician recruiting program. I got to spend some time with my guys in the shop, which is always important. This photo is of me and Aline Rice from Holt Cat in San Antonio.

We have a new mechanic on the team and his name is Gage Fairchild and he’s from Spokane, Wash. So, we want to welcome Gage to the Cat team. I also got to see my new race car. She looks pretty racey. I haven’t got to name her yet. My current ride is Britney. Hopefully we don’t have to send her to racing rehab just yet! I’ll come up with a name soon for the new car. I have a unique way of naming my race cars (LOL).



Tomorrow is race shop day for me. I have to make sure my new firesuit from Impact! Racing fits. I have to get in the car for the first time after my knee surgery and make sure everything feels right. I have to take my guys to lunch for the first time in 2008 and maybe to go sushi with PR Ted for dinner. I haven’t been to Tegry Bistro yet and I hear it’s really good. All the other racers like TJ, Melanie and Dixon go there. I have to keep up my PT so Dave Tomchek doesn’t get on me for slacking on my knee. This other photo is me next to the rear door on our hauler. It looks a little different than our white trailer last year. Much better if you ask me. Our new trailer and race car looks awesome.

We leave for our show car visit at Linn State Technical College on Thursday afternoon. I’m excited to see Carla McDaniel and all of our friends at Linn State for a few days. Linn State was the first Cat Think Big partner that we worked with last year. I’ll be speaking in front of a group of 3,500 students, teacher and parents. I don’t think I’ve ever spoke to a group that large. I’ll feel like a presidential candidate on the campaign trail.

My dad’s championship banquet for Division 5 is on Saturday in Kansas City. I’m excited. It’s a big night for my dad and our family. I’ll get to see Mama Fuller again too. I’ll be sure to take some pictures for the next blog. It’ll be cool to see my pops win the Super Comp crown.

Take care,

Hot Rod