This was the 4th annual TFT race held at Mikes Hobby Shop/Gulf Coast Raceway and it was a big one. Totaling 153 entries which was 40 more than the previous year. Racers coming from 3+ hours and more to race for a great cause. There was more than $3000 toys and cash donated which made it hard on the Porter Fire Department to haul off. They ran a very smooth and fun race that started at 1pm and finished at 1am.
Last year’s event I was racing in the sportsman buggy class and won. This was my first expert race at a big event and it was pretty successful. Started out the day strong with 3 decent qualifiers, which placed me 8th in the A-main. In the main I had a great start, in the first corner there was a massive pile up that put me up 4 spots. Coming around after the first lap I was in 4th and then I made a huge mistake by entering a corner with too much speed and traction rolled. Unfortunately there was not marshal close by and after I was turned over I found myself in 13th position. At that point I just took a deep breath and hammered down and kept gaining position after position. With 2 great pit stops and very few mistakes throughout the rest of the race I finished 3rd in my first expert race.
Til Next Time,
Jason Beam