Our hearts go out to the Lawrence family today. Pro Stock racer Kevin Lawrence was here competing in his second event of the season with his lovely wife, Pam, and their daughters, Danielle and Nicole, by his side when they received word that a close family member had fallen ill. The Lawrences have withdrawn their entry and headed home to be with their loved one.

Yesterday before receiving word of the troubles back home they shared some positive news: Daughter Nicole, a Top Sportsman racer who licensed in 2006 after attending Frank Hawley’s NHRA Drag Racing School, will race a couple of events this season in Brian Brown’s car in preparation for next season when she will drive a new Top Sportsman entry for Mickey Nickos and Richard Davis, who will be co-car owners and co-crew chiefs. Kevin says he’s also considering setting up his Pro Stock entry to allow Nicole to run as a B/Altered once or twice.

In the meantime, with Chicago-based engine builder Ted Karkazis (who has been hard at work and promises increased horsepower next year) on Kevin’s crew, as well as the help of Vince from sponsor Modern Carriage Werks, Joe from Hyperaktive Performance Solutions, and good friends like Chuck and Billy who accompanied the family to Indy, the team is looking towards a bright future, for sure.

You’re in our thoughts, Lawrence family.