Latest "Crew News"

 

7-20-10

After taking a few days off of work to take his family on vacation, Chris came back from the beach and hit the track of Thunder Valley like a shooting star, sailing to win both his heat race and the feature with ease. The crew started prepping the car the very day he left for the beach and gave it the extra tlc it needed. The CR9 team's "pit partners", the Britskys added to the help, unfortunately through their misfortune (mechanical issue for them), by offering Chris their right rear tire they planned on running in the feature. A combination of everything put Chris back into victory lane for a popular Thunder Valley win on their Legends of 30 night. As Chris said during his front stretch interview, "it is an honor to win with the legends there". After a rough start to the team's race season, this win boosted the morale of Chris and everyone involved. This Saturday the team will be back in action at Thunder Valley. Thanks to all of our sponsors, crew, friends and fans for the congratulations we all received, we hope to do it again soon!

 

7-6-10

I apologize about the lack of updates, I lost all my files in a computer crash.

For the remainder of the year, the CR9 crew will be running a very limited schedule due to Chris' business obligations. The team had there first good run of the season on Saturday, finishing 2nd behind Doug Glessner. With the right rear tire smooth at the end of the race, Chris was lucky to finish there. Fun was had by all at the post race 2nd annual Swamprhodes track sleepover. It's times that are spent with our racing family that make us all happy we are involved in the sport. There may be rumors that Chris is planning on retiring racing after this year, and I can say that he is strongly considering it. If we can't get the entire race operation sold, he will run a very limited schedule next year. The amount of time involved with his engine business and racing has both increased and he's ready to hang up his helmet. Doing so won't mean less involvement in racing, just no racecar and mean more availabilty to racing customers at the tracks. There will be no racing for a couple weekends as Chris is taking a much needed vacation with his family.

6-4-10

Last Saturday Chris ran the limited late model race with the new setup on his car. A tangle in the heat race with another car gave him a DNF for the heat and a deep starting position in the feature. With a well handling car, Chris worked his way from 20th to 10th in the feature. Everyone was happy with the results and are looking forward to racing tomorrow at Thunder Valley. Chris and I are hosting a get together in the pavillion in turn 4 tomorrow. Please stop on in and join us!

 

5-28-10

With a long Memorial Day weekend ahead, the team decided to race 2 nights this week. Tonight they will head to Dog Hollow Speedway to try out the new set up they put on the car. On Saturday they will head to Thunder Valley Raceway to participate in Chris' old class, the limited late models. Seeing that he runs super late model with the steel block, we will be legal to race once again with the limiteds given a few changes to the car. After recent poor runs, the team is just hoping for a weekend ending with a good handling car and decent finishes. We'd like to remind everyone to remember those fallen soldiers this weekend who unselfishly gave their lives for our freedom.

5-20-10

Chris and crew have had a change of plans and will now only be racing at Thunder Valley on Saturday for the UFO race. With a renewed confidence, they are hoping to make the show and have a good run.

5-16-10

It was another disappointing weekend for Chris and crew. They now are going to revert to the old set up and try it out at Dog Hollow this Friday night. Racing Saturday will depend on how Friday night shakes out.

5-12-10

High winds and pending rain forced Thunder Valley to cancel their racing for the past weekend. Part of the CR9 crew went out for prime rib after the cancellation, only to be informed the restaraunt was out. Of course they compensated with other good food, not to be out done by that! The crew is eager for this rain to be gone and will be racing at Thunder Valley this coming weekend!

5-5-10

The CR9 crew had a rather disappointing weekend of racing, but all in the same, learned from the mistakes. With their new set up, Chris over adjusted and as he says "dropped the anchor" each time he hit the track. The real disappointment came Saturday night when he started on the pole for the feature event and quickly made his way to the back. Never disgusted, they talked about the problem, are making changes and plan on a better performance for this coming Saturday when they go to Thunder Valley. His performance dropped him so far back at Thunder Valley that he pulled into the infield when he received the layover flag so not to screw up the leaders. At this time, we're not even sure where he finished the race at.

4-30-10

Chris and the crew tested at Dog Hollow yesterday and were very pleased with the results. Tonight they will put that car to the real test as they race at Dog Hollow. Now (as long as we have cell service) you can follow us on Twitter at: TWITTER UPDATES

4-26-10

The CR9 crew is anxious to put their winter work to the test at the area tracks. With a ton of changes, the crew will practice this Thursday at Marion Center to tune in the car in preperation for their first race at Dog Hollow Speedway on Friday night. On Saturday Chris and crew will then travel 12 miles up the road to Thunder Valley Raceway for their season opener. Chris will mostly be racing at Dog Hollow on Fridays and Thunder Valley on Saturdays. Check the schedule changes here weekly to keep up to date with where they are headed. With a confident attitude they mean business when they roll in, but as always their motto is "Ain't Nothin' But a Good Time"! We wish all race teams a fun, safe and successful 2010 season! We invite the teams and fans to join us post race for some food and beverages!! See you at the track!