Crystal, Michiganl Update

We were at Crystal, Michigan on Saturday night. With rain over the horizon we were hoping we could get the race in. Light rain came at the start of the night, but soon passed through. We were starting 1st in the 3rd heat. Darren had no trouble getting that race car to go. He was off and a full straight aways ahead of everyone. Because of his good finish he was in the redraw to determine where he'd start in the A Main. He drew a 2. More light rain moved in with the question of, how long is this going to last? The rain moved on through again and they took to the track. At the start of the A Main Darren was off and away until a yellow flag followed before the 1st lap was even in. They had to restart start side by side again. Darren slid just enough in turn 1 to let the 2m through and the chase for 1st was on. Darren looked great out there, but really good in turns 3 & 4. It seemed like every time he tried to pass in turn 4 a yellow was out and a single file restart again. With 1 lap to go he almost had 1st again and then another yellow flag. The last lap he still couldn't gain that 1st place spot. He had to settle for 2nd. Darren was sure putting on a show for everyone that night. The crowd around me began to cheer and scream with me in hopes it would some how help, but just couldn't get it done. Darren is happy that the car was fast all weekend and that they are headed in the right direction.

 

***Local Fans: We will be racing at Waynesfield this Saturday night*** 

 

-Julie Long