"Got enough tools?" could be the question as we sigin in at the back gate and look at some of the 4 wheelers.
Gary Potter was in the 62 Jr this week.
The Jonny Bates pit area is working in the afternoon.
Paul Dean will stand on his head to make a deal .... no, to get the job done!
Mark Priestley gets a visit from David Miller as work proceeds on the yellow # 7.
The brothers, left to right, Justin and Randy do their thing? It's all done.
Here is the cockpit that the redhead uses for his playtime.
Super Rickie Gaunt drove this one to 10th this week.
Tom Sertich is working in the trailer of the Moosemobile camp.
The flags make the # 92 a little more festive for the 4th of July celebration.
Mad dog Shedarowich gets all the credit for driving this beast. Where is he when work needs to be done sez his dad?
Only two black Jory cars in the pits as Ripper is not ready to get back in the seat from his finger injury.
Polka dots, are you kidding me?
Mike Nigh working on the # 21 Kruseman car like normal.
Bruce Bromme Jr and Ron Chaffin greet me with a smile as I make the rounds in the pits.
The Nic Faas car has it's own blanky?
Mark Spivey makes the rounds and talks with Wendy Michnowicz. He looks pretty good for a guy who had major surgery recently.
Question of the week, how many people does it take to fill the water truck? Ray drives, but he gets a little help here.
Jeff Kristensen brings in a few examples of his fine work. Anyone need a tape of the races, any CRA races?
Rickie Gaunt, his son Maverik and Michael Tanaka make the stroll in from the parking area.
Ludwig Solberg IV shows off his Yul Brenner hair do.
Mike Spencer and Nic Faas talk about stuff early on.
Tony Jones walks by Kevin Michnowicz # 21 car and asks if it is a wind-up toy?
Steve Howard of So Cal Performance wanders the pit area looking for Calistoga loot to add to that purse.
Randy Shiosaki chugs down the Red Bull as he prepares for the fast paced evening ahead.
Danny Sheridan contemplates what he will do in the water ballon fight. Get wet is one theory.
Julie Shiosaki, Steve and Shelley Ostling, Mike Arthur and Tommy Hunt do some yakking.
Danny Sheridan leans on his cage as they await the fans.
The PAS officials line up the cars for inspection. What a show of speed and beauty, right? Looks like Matthew Shedarowich is the only one lined up at this end!
The # 33 of Jonny Bates in the line-up.
The line-up is straight and pretty impressive from here.
Heidi Tresler and Austin Williams girlfriend Netra hang with Silvia Watkins.
Netra, Becky Williams and Heidi clown it up for the camera in the bright sun. I should have given Becky some sun glasses, it was sooooo bright.
Here is Lauri Sertich and Shelley Ostling waiting for Julie.
And here they are when Julie joins them. It took a while.
This Pace will make a difference!
And whose car had the only original decoration on it during the fan visit? The Moosemobile, as Laurie did it again. She's the hands down decorator winner every time.
And here is the eventual winner, David Cardey visiting with the fans.
Danny Sheridan's son Blake is always up to something. here he is stalking something.
I believe that is Logan Williams on the right. He is really growing up fast.
Fans visiting with Randy Waitman and crew.
Notice the little eyes on the # 69.
The winning car awaits it's fun.
Nic Faas takes time for the kids.
Danny and Blake smile for the camera as Kasie looks on.
Paul and Richard thinking about doing something. I see the wheels turning.
Ronnie Gardner's ride ready to go.
Tony Jones using one of his fan enlightening stories.
Austin Williams car.
Rickie Gaunt's ride.
Looks like the Blakester is selling T-shirts.
Tony Jones Ferreira Dairy sponsored silver bullet.
Heidi Tresler's car is ready.
Walt Stevens and Mike Spencer pose for the stars and stripes clad man.
Rusty Carlile came down from Bakersfield to run with us again.
Ludwig Solberg IV back in the # 13 car.
Were burning sunlight as the afternoon moves on.
The PAS officials are part of the festivities.
The worlds biggest sprint car fan Shawn Macdonald tools around the pits.
"Thank goodness that is over" was the cry heard most often after the three legged race.
If I didn't know better I would say that is Kevin Michnowicz on the spectator side with a cute blond. You go Kevin.
Super Rickie having a love in with a track official? What's that about Rickie, looking for favors? Probably not, they are just talking about the next bass fishing tournement.
Listen up, it's dirty out there!
Julie Shiosaki and Doug Allen doing some business. She wants photos!
Kaitee Bragg watches her dad Greg talk with Lonnie, a crewman for David Cardey. She had a little bunion surgery and is still on crutches.
A sprint baby carriage?
They don't look like they are ready for the hot dog eating contest? One little youngster didn't enter because he said "I don't even like hot dogs"!
Bobby and Wendy sitting in the shade of their car.
This mother is taking a picture of her son in the car with her phone so she can send it off to someone.
Will this baby grow up to race?
Shawn and his wife came early to enjoy the festivities.
Ed McWilliams and his wife Alexandria out walking the pits, waiting like many for more money to run their sprinter.
Cruelty to children seems to be Krista and David's theme this week as little Dylan gets an enhanced chest.
Very few of the pics from the 4th turn were worth looking at, but I'll show just a few as the rest go in the trash can. The fence was just too much! Here's Ludwig.
Rusty Carlile
Randy Waitman.
Royal Adderson
Mike Spencer really sideways, in an awful pic.
Tony Jones in one the same.
These are the veterans going to stand on the track during the opening ceremonies.
And there they are lined up out front.
A full grandstands with the suites above and the photograpers filming spot.
Cal Smith heading out to line up for the first heat.
Ditto Danny Sheridan.
I have no idea, but it's a flyover.
The Wagtimers with nothing to do but come to the races.
The first heat takes off.
And around turn two they go!
Cal Smith up in the air and down.
Norm Bogan's granddaughter Monique tries to calm Dylan.
And then there were fireworks all thru the land.
Line-up with fours.
Fours going away and then the feature was hot and heavy for 30 straight laps. Thanks to all the drivers, it was marvelous!
