Dirt Bike Dad

10/08/2026

🏁 MARCH vs. SEPTEMBER — WHAT A DIFFERENCE A FEW RACES CAN MAKE! 🏁

Same car. Same driver. Two completely different experiences behind the wheel of the #61!

MARCH — MY FIRST MICRO SPRINT RACE EVER. 🏎️💨

The best way I can describe those first 8 laps? Imagine experiencing the first few seconds of a car crash… FOR 8 LAPS STRAIGHT! 😂

White knuckles, death grip on the steering wheel, front end pushing through EVERY corner, fighting the car from the moment I hit the gas until I crossed the finish line.

The entire time I kept asking myself one question…

“WHAT THE HELL DID I GET MYSELF INTO?!” 🤣

I wasn’t racing the track. I was just trying to survive it!

FAST FORWARD TO SEPTEMBER… 🔥

Only 7–8 races under my belt, but it might as well be a completely different driver strapped into that seat.

No more death grip. No more fighting the car through every corner.

Now I’m reading the track, feeling what the car is doing, setting it into the turns, and steering with the throttle like it’s second nature.

Instead of reacting to everything the car does, I’m anticipating what it’s going to do next.

And that question running through my head has completely changed…

“WHY THE HELL DIDN’T I START DOING THIS SOONER?! WHEN CAN I GET STRAPPED BACK IN?!” 🤘🔥

I started this season completely lost. No experience, no idea what I was doing, and absolutely no clue how much I had to learn.

But I GREW EVERY SINGLE LAP.

Every mistake, every bad corner, every setup change, every heat race, and every feature taught me something.

I’m still a rookie. I’ve still got a TON to learn. But looking back at where I started compared to where I finished September… man, what a ride!

The biggest difference isn’t how fast the car is.

It’s how much slower everything feels in my head now.

What used to feel like complete chaos has turned into something I can actually read, understand, and CONTROL.

And the crazy part? I feel like I’m just getting started. 🏁🔥

10/06/2026

Ok don’t freak out I have everything under control 😉 wiring harness before and after.

10/05/2026

🔥 #61 IS BREATHING FIRE AGAIN… AND SHE’S ANGRY!!! 🔥

First start with the ZX6 swap is officially in the books, and this thing absolutely RIPS! 🤘🏁

The custom secondary injector setup is working flawlessly, throttle response is nasty, and #61 sounds ready to EAT. After everything it took to get this Kawasaki stuffed in, wired up, and running, hearing it come to life was worth every late night in the shop.

Now it’s time to tidy up the harness, button up the little stuff, and get some more shakedown runs in.

The Yamaha chapter is closed. The Kawasaki era has officially begun. 😈🔥

#61

10/04/2026

It’s starting…

10/03/2026

I got to do my FIRST test drive this morning! 🏁

It was AMAZING and I’m getting the feel for the car! Check my story to watch me go! 🏎️🤩

10/03/2026

Unfortunately we got rained out for today’s race. The upside it buys me a little time to get Fords car to 100% and I got to duck out of the shop early for some much needed sleep. Got some panel ideas laid out.

10/03/2026

🏎️🏁⛈️

🌧️ RACE NIGHT IS RAINED OUT 🌧️

We tried our best to hold out and give Mother Nature a chance, but unfortunately, we got WAY too much rain today and the track just isn’t going to cooperate.

Thank you to everyone who planned on coming out and supporting Gulf Coast Speedway. We appreciate you all more than you know!

Stay tuned for updates on the next race! 🏁

— Gulf Coast Speedway
Fastest Little Track in Texas

10/02/2026

It’s 1:30 am, we are on the final push for Fords car. All the major fab work is done, throttle, brakes and steering are set. Coil and restrictor plate installed. Still things on the list to handle harness install, front body work mounts, switch over to turf tires, setup his seat for him. Racing the clock might be an under statement.

10/01/2026

Racing the clock and bouncing back and forth between both cars. 🏁🔧

Today was 100% Ford’s car.

Wait… it has a “floating” roll cage?! What am I supposed to mount the seat and harness to?! 😂

Don’t worry—I got this.

Custom support hoop ✅
Recreated the QRC front seat mount with a 2” rise to get his head up above the steering wheel ✅
Seat position, controls, fitment—everything built specifically around him.

I’m not just putting together a race car. I’m designing this entire car around my boy. When it’s finished, it’s going to fit him like a glove. This is HIS race car.

He gets to dream about racing it.

Dad gets to build those dreams during the late nights, running on no sleep, a whole lot of determination, and the thought of seeing him behind that wheel. ❤️🏁

Almost there, buddy.

09/29/2026

Master welder I am not, but the zx6 flanges are now on the R6 head pipes and ready to install!! So many hours into this swap but it will be worth it!!