My Family in Racing
Oct 26, 2020
Racing is oftentimes looked at as a solo challenge. For me, it has been a family endeavor from the beginning. Starting at a young age, my grandfather thought it'd be great to get me into a go-kart. My dad being the car enthusiast he was jumped on it and got us going in a little blue go-kart. My sister joined in as well for a number of years racing, we'd all be up at the race track, that was our weekend fun for a couple of years.
Through the years we turned racing into a family outing. When we owned the race shop and ran the mustangs, my mom would cook for the team, my grandfather drove the truck and when we were close to home for the rest of the family in PA, they'd make a weekend out of coming to the race track to cheer us on! It's one of those sports that while everyone might not get it, there's always something that draws interest. I'm ever grateful for the support from family through the years.
I had to have a difficult discussion on this topic a few years ago as I began to chase the role of a professional in the sport. As it's turned into a career I have to treat it as one. While family is amazing and the support they give unparalleled it's important to be able to give yourself that support as well. The confidence that's necessary to make it to the upper levels of success in anything is something that you cannot rely on someone else to give you. It's got to be built and come from within.
I'm so thankful for the initial support and hard work from all of all of you in my family to help me find my way to get started on this journey. I am also always excited to hear from you and talk about the events after the fact. I have been able to grow in this way and know it's been an important journey. When we get to share the race weekends together a few times a year they are even more special.
