Racing is important to all of us and that is what this article is going to focus on.
This week the Xcel Touring Series is heading to Big Diamond Speedway in Pottsville PA.
Even if you are new to the series, you have to recognize that every track we race at presents an opportunity to take it all in. Each track has a spot that is unique.
The entry to the pit area in Big Diamond has that iconic hill with a view from the end of the race track after a drive up the hill that opens up.
Here is the thing, we need to be a part of this and all tracks that we attend.
Our participation is not guaranteed at any venue, but some behind the scenes negotiations have made our return to Big Diamond possible and we want to ask that you do everything you can to get ALL of our cars to return.
Here is a communication from Ray Gradwell (driver #28)
To all Xcel drivers. We return to Big Diamond this Friday and it is very important to see great car count there. There was a lot of phone calls and messages among myself, Doug, and Jake (promotor Big Diamond). It was a lot of work to just get us back. I would love to see counts up and some great racing . I know we can all do it. Was proven time and time again if we use our heads. Doug has even said he start more cars for feature if we at certain number. So come on guys come out this Friday. Let’s show the number of cars and how great racing we can do. In reality our returning does depend on it. Thank you all. Ray
So there is it in a nutshell. If you were on the fence about this track here is your appeal to attend.
PLEASE do your best to get to this track this Friday night.
If you grew up going to Flemington, Nazareth, East Windsor, Reading, Harmony or any of these other tracks within distance of this track you can appreciate that racing is so important to life, but not fully appreciated until it is missed. Let’s not miss out on this opportunity to show the fans at Big Diamond that the Xcel Modified Tour is worthy of being on the docket.
