Team 29 Racing

Sad that the Roval won't be going ahead. Just a reminder how important early registration is when you're interested in an event. Perhaps we can get enough cars to sign up for the Roval in the fall.

🏁 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞

After reviewing current registration numbers, we’ve made the decision to cancel the Hornet Roval scheduled for April 11.

We know many of you were looking forward to this one, and we truly appreciate the early interest and support from our drivers.

All registered drivers have been contacted and will receive a full refund of registration fees.

Thanks for your understanding—and we’ll see you at the track soon! 🏁

It's Fan Appreciation & Mini Invitational this Saturday, August 23.
I'll be in the 29 car for my last race this season (Billy will have the car next race).
Gonna be a hot day - bring your shade & sunscreen if coming out.

Many thanks to our sponsors this year:
- Prime Collision
- Automotive Training Centre
- Ascentia Career Institute
- Shop 55
- Cold Water Spirits
- Lordco
- Simon's Auto
- Kinetic Signs and Awnings

A good reminder to all racers, and I also believe the black flag needs to be used more to keep drivers in check.

The Lost Art of Black Flagging
Somewhere along the way, tracks got soft on rough driving. Well—some tracks did.

A couple years back at Perris, I was surprised to hear the booth straight-up warning drivers during a race about rough driving. They were borderline yelling, maybe even belittling them. "XX, what the hell are you doing out there?!'

Back when I first started in the 90s, it wasn’t the towers job, it was the flagman. If you got out of line, that black flag would be pointed at you, no hesitation. And that was usually enough to straighten a guy up.

I remember one night on the Triple 33, an official came to me during intermission and said, “If you keep hitting people, you’re done.” And all I was doing was tapping on the straightaway to let them know I was there—not dumping people or using them as a backstop. Even when I ran the Sport Mod in Vegas a while back, the booth barked, “68, if you touch that car, you’re going home.” So, I didn’t touch him, I just went back to the trailer and vented to Nicole.

The point is, there used to be consequences. Sometimes you even got parked. It pi**ed guys off, sure, but it kept the racing under control. Now? You almost never see the black flag come out for rough driving. Tracks either don’t want the drama or think the wrecks are good entertainment. Problem is, when officials don’t step in, drivers police it themselves. That’s when you get the paybacks, the door slamming, and the innocent cars caught in the crossfire. Some of these paybacks carry over from previous races, so it's like an accident waiting to happen to others, who get stuck in it.

With today’s raceceiver communication, there’s really no excuse. Officials can easily warn a driver when they’re crossing the line without killing the racing. Aggressive racing is great, it’s what fans pay to see, but there’s a difference between hard racing and wrecking cars.

Maybe it’s just me getting older, but I hate fixing torn-up cars. I hate seeing other people wasting time and money fixing torn-up cars. There are better ways to spend the week than replacing sheetmetal and parts. As the late Bob Crockett once told me, "Wouldn't you rather take your wife or girlfriend to the movies?"

Bring back the black flag. I'd even settle for pretending to.

Got out and raced today. It was warm with a cool(ish) breeze. Had fun being out in the car. Some contact during the heat, but the main pulled zero flags, and car drove straight onto the trailer at the end of the night! Didn't win anything but gotta say, at least I was consistent!

Many thanks to those who make this a reality for us:
- Prime Collision
- Automotive Training Centre Surrey - Official
- Ascentia Career Institute
- Shop 55
- Simon's Auto
- Cold Water Spirits
- Lordco Racing

Tomorrow's Race Day (June 5) is going to be a hot one. This being said, due to health reasons, I won't be in the Team29 car tomorrow. Sad about it, as I absolutely love racing (you all know I do or you wouldn't be following me here). Instead, you'll see me standing on one of the corners helping flag again. At least I can be at the track, which is where I love to be.

For those of you who are coming out to watch racing, please remember to stay hydrated, bring your sunscreen, and a hat.
* Gates open at 3:30 pm
* Racing starts at 6pm

The Hornets will have a bit of break and the next race will be July 5.

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Main event WIN!
Way to go Billy! And the car drives on the trailer to boot! What a great night! Congrats!!

Qualifying results
Close field. Everyone within 0.4 sec.
Agassiz Speedway

Billy all set in the car for today's racing with the new sponsor, Cold Water Spirits on the car!