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Donnie's 2nd race with the stock 4's, was quit
different from the first. This time 22 car's
started the field. Many were Summerville boys
that came to race. Donnie started in the first
heart race and did really well, he had to get use
to the new set up and said the car did not feel
right. The second heat many car's crashed in
turn one and Donnie watched very close at what
could happen if you dont listen to your spotter.
Donnie started in the back, a choice him and his
Dad and crew chief DJ made. "I need more seat
time before I start in the front, and need to get
all the bugs worked out the car". With all the
car's the track got fast, quick. There were
several cautions and Donnie got through them with
no problem. He did get lapped a few times and
felt a shaking in the car. He did make to to the
checkered flag and while coming back around to
come in, his tire came off. "I hear a ping,
thought nothing of it, then I seen a tire roll by
me". Laughing Donnie said " I said is that my
tire, and the car slammed on the ground Yep it's
mine". I didn't panic, I was calling on the
radio but no one was there, But Mr. Richard
Barnhill was, he came over checked everything
out, and sit with me till the tow truck came to
get me. "kinda fun". Donnie did finish 13th.
Pretty good for 22 car's. He finished, didn't
mess the car up, and had a blast.
Donnie's # 1 fan and best buddy Mr. Michael
Elliott was there. He give Donnie some great
advice and words of wisdom before the race.
Michael is a really great guy, if you never have
talked to him, just walk up and strike up a
chat. You will see why he is on Donnie's hero
list. Michael finished 2nd.
Donnie will be off next week, due to Danny
Efland's NASCAR BUSH RACE. Don't forget to watch
it! Good Luck Danny! Donnie great job.
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