I shouldn't be surprised

Shadylane · 08-27-2018, 07:16 PM

I shouldn't be surprised that after a year of racing under my belt I still meet some really great people at events.
First round of Stock this last weekend at SLC I was paired up with Mike Cotton. He had an interesting dial against me that was no big deal in my book but a little out of the ordinary. As it turns out I red lighted against Mike anyway.
After the race Paula made a point of finding me at my trailer and explained that they had some mechanical issues as the reason for the dial. I had not met her before but she was very nice. The next day in the staging lanes Mike came up to me and also explained what was going on. I appreciate what they did.
I'm sure I don't need to tell most of you what stand up folks the Cottens are!

Each time I go racing I'm starting to figure out what a great community this is. Bob Gullett congratulated me on my qualifying run Saturday, it's nice to have encouragement from the other racers.

Our neighbors at this race were Sportsman Motorcycle racers. I know they usually keep to themselves but Larry Mota and his wife turned out to be great people and a lot of fun. On top of that Larry won both races for the weekend!

My wife, our friends and I had an exceptionally good time racing this weekend, too bad it was the last race for Rocky Mountain Raceway.

Thanks, everyone
Kelly Lane

Dave Muller · 08-28-2018, 07:19 PM

It was a pleasure to meet you there as well, and congrats on the qualifying position, cool that it got you the round 2 bye in race 2.

Ed Wright · 08-28-2018, 08:18 PM

The Cottons are two of the finest people you could meet anywhere.

GTX JOHN · 08-29-2018, 12:45 AM

X2 on the Cottons!

08-27-2018, 07:16 PM	#1
Shadylane Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 203 Likes: 268 Liked 171 Times in 51 Posts	I shouldn't be surprised I shouldn't be surprised that after a year of racing under my belt I still meet some really great people at events. First round of Stock this last weekend at SLC I was paired up with Mike Cotton. He had an interesting dial against me that was no big deal in my book but a little out of the ordinary. As it turns out I red lighted against Mike anyway. After the race Paula made a point of finding me at my trailer and explained that they had some mechanical issues as the reason for the dial. I had not met her before but she was very nice. The next day in the staging lanes Mike came up to me and also explained what was going on. I appreciate what they did. I'm sure I don't need to tell most of you what stand up folks the Cottens are! Each time I go racing I'm starting to figure out what a great community this is. Bob Gullett congratulated me on my qualifying run Saturday, it's nice to have encouragement from the other racers. Our neighbors at this race were Sportsman Motorcycle racers. I know they usually keep to themselves but Larry Mota and his wife turned out to be great people and a lot of fun. On top of that Larry won both races for the weekend! My wife, our friends and I had an exceptionally good time racing this weekend, too bad it was the last race for Rocky Mountain Raceway. Thanks, everyone Kelly Lane

08-28-2018, 07:19 PM	#2
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: I shouldn't be surprised It was a pleasure to meet you there as well, and congrats on the qualifying position, cool that it got you the round 2 bye in race 2.

08-28-2018, 08:18 PM	#3
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: I shouldn't be surprised The Cottons are two of the finest people you could meet anywhere. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

08-29-2018, 12:45 AM	#4
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,799 Liked 2,483 Times in 697 Posts	Re: I shouldn't be surprised X2 on the Cottons! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock