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(front) Mini Tyrrell, Frank Edwards (back) Dusty Wall, Ricky Blackwelder, Rick Blackwelder, Michael Myrick, Danny Pledger, Kelly Bunnell, Tony Bunnell, Tom Darling with Mini Tyrrell's #7 Quaker State Chevrolet © Mini Tyrrell

2021 CARS Tour Throwback 276

*Quick Summary: The author discusses his emotions surrounding the CARS Tour race in Hickory, NC as a guest of Mini Tyrrell and family.* I wrote a post about Mini Tyrrell and his team at Timmy Tyrrell Racing doing a throwback tribute to Ricky Hendrick in July. Developing at the time of that writing was a […]

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Mini Tyrrell's Ricky Hendrick tribute throwback car

Mini Tyrrell’s Ricky Hendrick throwback

Amazing young racer Mini Tyrrell has had some really cool paint schemes the last few years. None will ever be as cool to me as his upcoming throwback scheme for the 2021 CARS Tour Throwback 276 at Hickory Motor Speedway on July 31. Announced yesterday, Timmy Tyrrell Racing has picked Ricky Hendrick’s #7 Quaker State […]

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Tang Pie

Mom’s Recipe – Tang Pie

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Blend together all ingredients (except the graham cracker pie shell). Pour into pie shell and refrigerate until well chilled. Serve with Cool Whip topping. Sometimes called “Astronaut Pie” (because of the Tang), this pie is light, fluffy and has a taste reminiscent of Creamsicles. One of my personal […]

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30 Second Pie

Mom’s Recipe – 30 Second Pie

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Combine the first three ingredients well and pour into the crust. Refrigerate and chill for several hours. Could it be any easier? Light, fluffy and can be topped with Cool Whip, if desired.

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Coca-Cola Cake

Mom’s Recipe – Coca-Cola Cake

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: *If you do not have buttermilk, put 1-1/2 tsps. of either vinegar or lemon juice in a measuring cup and fill to 1/2 cup line with milk and allow to sit for 5 mins. Use as you would the buttermilk. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour […]

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Corn Salad

Mom’s Recipe – Corn Salad

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the vegetables together. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients and pour over the vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours or, at least, overnight. Serve cold. You can use the 15-16 oz. cans of the corn. If you do […]

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Bean Salad

Mom’s Recipe – Bean Salad

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Combine and heat in microwave-safe bowl in microwave until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool while you prepare the following: Mix together and pour the cooled mixture over. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Serve cold. You can substitute other vegetables, including fresh, for those listed. Yellow wax, […]

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My Christianity

My Christianity

*Quick Summary: The author discusses some of his life events and how those factor into his belief in Jesus Christ.* All through this blog are, and will be, mentions of my Christianity. It is not something I take lightly; I have worked to make it the core of who I am. I try to follow […]

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Sloppy Joes

Mom’s Recipe – Sloppy Joes

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Brown ground beef, onions and celery in skillet. Drain off the fat. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil while stirring. Spoon onto hamburger buns. Top with shredded cheese, if desired.

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Chase Elliott wins the 2020 NASCAR Cup Championship © For The Win

2020 NASCAR Cup Championship!

Congratulations to my dad and my former co-workers at Hendrick Motorsports on winning the 2020 NASCAR Cup Championship! Having seen several Championship runs from the inside, I know how much effort it takes, and I’m extremely happy for my family and friends there! While I never spent much time around Chase when I worked there, […]

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