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CONCORD, NC - MAY 17: A tribute to Dick Trickle is displayed during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Dick Trickle

Take the time to read this. It is well worth the time not only to a race fan, but as a human interest story as well. I freely admit I cried while reading it. The balance in life is so fragile. Take care of each other. Take care of yourself. https://www.sbnation.com/longform/2013/7/30/4567960/dick-trickle-suicide-nascar-profile?fbclid=IwAR3mOwLAYN43lGdhMDpavxamkax03N24dZjPJHiNCajKZ3aY_jfRwAHbCCM Edited Oct, 2015 to […]

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Richie Parker

Richie Parker

I’m so privileged to work with many great people at Hendrick Motorsports. At the top of the list is Richie Parker. I’m honored to call him a friend and knowing God is using him to inspire others is one of the most exciting things imaginable to me! I’m ready to watch Richie expand his speaking […]

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Flying in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

Landing in Port-Au-Prince

One of the cooler things I’ve done was travel to Haiti and lend a little help to our some of our missionary friends and Mission Aviation Fellowship. While there, we installed my GoPro camera on one of their airplanes and got several videos and still shots they can later compile into videos to further explain […]

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Write your own book!

Write your own book!

You are responsible for the way your book ends. Either write it or someone else will write it for you. Move or you will be moved. Affect or you will be affected. Act in a positive way now and begin your next chapter on your own terms. The pen is in your hand.

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Days of Thunder premier ticket

The making of Days of Thunder

Having been involved in the filming of Days of Thunder during my first round of employment at Hendrick Motorsports, I’m a sucker for anything that reminds me of that time. It was a real adventure and I was still young enough to be greatly impacted by the whole process. The video below shows the behind-the-scenes […]

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Double Rainbow over Hendrick Motorsports

Double Rainbow over Hendrick Motorsports

Back in November of 2010, I took video and photos of a spectacular double rainbow over the complex at Hendrick Motorsports. At the time, we took it as a sign the 2010 Championship chase might go well, and it did for Jimmie Johnson! I uploaded the video and thought I’d share it here now. Make […]

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Baking Powder Biscuits

Mom’s Recipe – Baking Powder Biscuits

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Preheat oven to 425 degrees (400 degrees for a dark pan). Sift flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add milk, stirring quickly, to form a soft dough. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead about 30 […]

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Michael Myrick, Alice Ligon, Robert Thorpe

Alice Ligon and Robert Thorpe

I get to spend time with one of my best friends, Robert Thorpe, on a regular basis. We have worked together for a long time now in various roles, but we’ve known each other for 30 years. Robert was the best man at my wedding, and my stabilizing force at Hendrick Motorsports now that Papa […]

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Don "The Snake" Prudhomme preparing to start the engine

Spending a day with “The Snake”

I had the opportunity to spend the day with legendary drag racer Don “The Snake” Prudhomme yesterday. While I first met him back in the ’90’s, and have been around him some through the years, this was the most time I’d spent with him at once. He was in town for a few things, and […]

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2012 Rev-Oil Pro Cup Champion J.P. Morgan

J&R Racing – 2012 Pro-Cup Champions!

As the racing world gears up for the start of another season, I’d like to congratulate J.P. Morgan and my former teammates at J&R Racing for their amazing season last year. Multiple race wins throughout the year and a Championship winning run in the Rev-Oil Pro Cup Series. To have worked briefly with many of […]

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