Yesterday was a very sad day. It was the last time game show The Price Is Right was hosted by Bob Barker. Unfortunately, the old man is finally retiring. I heard they are going to continue the show but it just won’t be the same. I made sure to set my DVR so I can watch the last show. I used to love that show. It was always a special treat to watch it on days when I was home sick from school. My favorite part was the Showcase Showdown. I always felt sorry for the contestant that got stuck with the home furnishings set while the other contestant got to bid on the trip to Jamaica and the a new car. I always wanted to go and be in the studio audience but I have never made it. Someday I will get a group of friends together and go watch The Price Is Right in person even though Bob Barker is gone.

Someday sooner, I will also get to the winner’s circle with our KB Racing Top Fuel team. I think next weekend in Englishtown will be the time. Our car is running great right now. I’m anxious to get into the top eight. We moved up one spot in the point standings after the last race. We stayed in Joliet and tested on Monday after the race. It was the hottest day we were there and there were a lot of other cars testing. We managed to still get three runs in. Then my team packed up and drove about five hours to get back to the shop. They got in about 2 a.m. and then they were back at the shop working a couple hours later on Tuesday morning. They’re awesome.

For my sake, I wish we were racing this weekend. Thankfully for me team, it is an off weekend for us. It’s our last non-race weekend until August. Most of the guys will take three days away from the shop this weekend. I’m sure they will savor every second of the time to relax.

I am in Tallmadge, Ohio, this weekend for Super Summit XV. It’s an annual event and if I remembered how to read roman numerals, I could tell you how many years Summit has been doing this. At their headquarters in Tallmadge, they have a Show and Shine, a huge manufacturer’s midway, and lots of prize giveaways. I came here last year. A lot of people came and it was pretty fun. Summit Racing Equipment does a lot for racers. We are very appreciative of the support we get from them so I figured the least I could do is attend their event. I get to hang out with my Pro Stock teammates, meet some fans, sign autographs, and enjoy their car show. I’m hoping Greg Anderson and Jason Line’s winning-ways are contagious and I will catch it. Their cars will be here and we will sign autographs and walk around the car show. I should have some good pictures to show.

I wish I was going to spend time with my Dad and Grandpa for the Father’s Day but unfortunately I am 2,000 miles away. They are a huge reason why I’m able to drag race and make a living doing what I love. They have always been there for me and they continue to support me 100 percent. They’ve been the ear on other end of the phone after bad race days like just last week. I’ll call them this Sunday, and be in a better mood than I was last Sunday, so I can wish them a Happy Father’s Day. I know they read my blog so I can say, Dad, Grandpa, Happy Father’s Day. I want to wish our team owners Ken Black and his son, Kenny Black, a Happy Father’s Day too. Kenny has a son, Kenny, and a daughter, Brittni. Also a lot of the guys on my team are dads. Jim O, Beaker, and Mac all have daughters. Trucker Mike and Scott Finnis each have a son and daughter. Troy has a son. Happy Father’s Day guys! I hope they get to spend some time with their families this Sunday. I know a lot of drag racing fans are dads, too. I get to see a lot of dads who bring their kids by our pits to say hi at races. I hope you all have a great day Sunday.

I’ll be at our shop in Michigan this week. My team will be busy preparing for our six-race swing in six weeks that starts in New Jersey and ends in California. I’ll check back before we leave for Jersey.