04/25/2024
We were able to pick up our first win our the year after a wild one at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55!
Heat race : 6 ➡️ 2
Feature : 2 ➡️ 22 ➡️ 1
After an early mishap on lap 7, we were forced to hit pit and change a tire. We had to restart at the rear and start digging out of that hole with 18 to go. This win is so important to us for so many reasons. I know this time around, our hard work and dedication to this game is being appreciated. We have built a team that not only I believe in, but everyone that’s involved believes in. Working on the car doesn’t seem like work anymore, I am truly falling back in love with the game we play. I can’t thank Tommy Sheppard Sr. And my Grandpa George enough for letting us write our own story and keeping us going.
This win marks a lot of firsts for us.
• First win in a super with the family team
• First win since becoming a dad
• First win for Madden
I also have to thank Jose Parga enough for continuing to go above and beyond for us. We used his hauler, his trailer, he works on this thing every night, arguably more hours than I’m able to. While I was in North Carolina this week stressing how we could do it all, he was home washing and maintaining the car. It doesn’t go unnoticed and you don’t know how much we all appreciate you.
I also want to thank Audrianna Lyons and our son Kessler for letting me do what I love and supporting me the whole way. It’s a lot of hour away from the house, and I thank you for understanding and joining us much more this year. I love you guys
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