Labor Day Trailer Races

We waited all year for this.... another trailer race! (That sentence just made me laugh... my brother gets in to the darndest things!) Since I was still "recovering" from surgery, I wasn't able to be running around doing photos and videos. Truth be known, after walking what seemed like miles to the bleachers, I was ready to pass out! Thankfully, Steve got me there safely and stepped up to do most of the photography (hence, a few shaky photos :) Jeff has quite the fan club, we took up almost half the section!

Little Connor kept us very entertained on "down times".
MaryAnn's boys, Oakley and Gage made this cute poster to cheer him on.

Zach, Janica, Karla, and Ian.

Me and Rhonda. (Nice camo "R"...)

Craig, Dad, Mom, Caleb, Becca, McKell, and Connor

We're just happy to be here... (especially on a school night!!)

Steve, Rhonda, Jeff

Jeff didn't win first place this year, (but he should have!). He was voted, by applause, the "Master of Disaster". What an honor!??!
This picture was taken prior to destruction. My nephew Jayden, who is an awesome artist, did the paint job this year as well. Thanks to everyone who came out to show their support - and laugh 'till it hurt!

Trailer ...What??

While on our way home from Lava Monday, my brother called and said he had tickets for us if we'd like to go watch him do the TrAiLeR RaCeS at Rocky Mtn Raceway. It was their "Doomsday - Day of Destruction" event. We bargained with the girls to stay home, because we knew it would be a late night, and they had school in the morning. We were able to buy them off with a Subway dinner....(that was easy - who knew??)

It was easy to see why they call it the "day of destruction". This guy (flying through the air in the car heading downward), apparently didn't land this one as planned. He landed upside down missing the pile of white cars completely. Thank goodness for good roll cages! Yikes!

It was a chilly evening - definitely coat worthy!

My nephews - Jaxson, Jayden, and Jayce - very excited to see their dad doing the crazy things he does so well.

Vicki and Mom - we had some great laughs during all the "down time".

I don't know if it was shaky hands due to the coldness, or just more proof that I really need a better camera. Love you babe.

Here, they had a rocket fuel dragster melt another car! Too bad it wasn't enough to warm us up!

This is the only picture that half way turned out of Jeff pulling his trailer before it was no longer a trailer - just a flat bed.

Hopefully this video gives an idea of how crazy and funny this whole thing was. Watch toward the end for a little Bronco II pulling a small trailer - Jeff plows right into it and keeps on going!

What a mess!
Not only did Jeff win for being the last driver with a trailer - even if it was flatened, he was still pulling a trailer - he also won the "Master of Disaster" and walked away with a couple $$$ grand! I guess it makes it all worth it when you WiN.
The proud boys with their Dad. Notice the flame painting on the front of the suburban, my nephew, Jayden worked very hard painting that - - he's very talented, and a great artist! Thanks for the tickets Jeff, we had SO much fun! Can't wait 'till next year!