Justin Vest - winner High School R.O.C.

Carguy49 · 09-01-2013, 12:22 PM

I know this isn't the norm for this forum, but WAY TO GO Justin. He is the high school champ at Spokane Raceway Park Div. 6 E.T. Finals. This kid comes from a fine family and is a very nice kid to talk to. Seems to have his head on straight and a darn good racer also. Kudos for a mom and dad that have it together. Justin's dad William is a very accomplished racer also. I am not sure who is happier right now, Justin, his family or his many friends, including me.

Geerhead55 · 09-04-2013, 01:20 AM

Ron,, we were all glad to see Justin pull it off. Its a shame the HS winners can't go to Pomona,,, found that out 10 years ago with my younger son,, oh well. There were a lot of us in that winner's circle photo, Saturday night, celebrating with Justin and his folks. His Firebird is too quick for Sportsman, like many HS racers, so he ran in Pro Bracket during the Gambler race on Friday and went quite a few rounds, and also on Sunday in the team event he did a lot of damage too, scoring points for team Bremerton.
This was also the first time young Justin has had to tow across the state, and I asked how that went, and he said he now realized how big Washington is when you get out there and run the highways for hours..
One side note I've got to add,, there was a little "hottie" pitted a few trailers up from the Vest family, and Justin kept riding his pit bike past her,, so I asked him why he didn't go up and talk to her, and he just got red and shook his head No,, and I said, go on, she won't bite, and he just got redder and shook his head No some more,,,, kind of funny.
Congrats, Justin, you had an unforgettable weekend,,, enjoy that big "Wally" and get a speech ready for the division banquet this winter.
Danny Durham

Carguy49 · 09-04-2013, 06:22 PM

Danny, I don't think this will be the last Wally for Justin. I am sure his dad has been a big influence, but seems to drive the car well and has learned how to dial it. This kid will go far in drag racing.

Geerhead55 · 09-04-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

Danny, I don't think this will be the last Wally for Justin. I am sure his dad has been a big influence, but seems to drive the car well and has learned how to dial it. This kid will go far in drag racing.

I agree, Ron. Whenever Brad Burton, Bill Edgeworth and Ryan Warter show up at Bremerton with their Firebirds, I've mentioned that Justin and Bill should go over and take notes and pick some brains on how to get those F-bodies to launch and 60ft a little better. I'd love to see them pick up another body and perhaps think about a future in Stock Eliminator for Justin,, as I think they'd do well eventually. Theres some pretty good Pontiac knowledge around the area, you know.
Danny Durham

09-01-2013, 12:22 PM	#1
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,962 Likes: 2,404 Liked 2,889 Times in 694 Posts	Justin Vest - winner High School R.O.C. I know this isn't the norm for this forum, but WAY TO GO Justin. He is the high school champ at Spokane Raceway Park Div. 6 E.T. Finals. This kid comes from a fine family and is a very nice kid to talk to. Seems to have his head on straight and a darn good racer also. Kudos for a mom and dad that have it together. Justin's dad William is a very accomplished racer also. I am not sure who is happier right now, Justin, his family or his many friends, including me. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

09-04-2013, 01:20 AM	#2
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Justin Vest - winner High School R.O.C. Ron,, we were all glad to see Justin pull it off. Its a shame the HS winners can't go to Pomona,,, found that out 10 years ago with my younger son,, oh well. There were a lot of us in that winner's circle photo, Saturday night, celebrating with Justin and his folks. His Firebird is too quick for Sportsman, like many HS racers, so he ran in Pro Bracket during the Gambler race on Friday and went quite a few rounds, and also on Sunday in the team event he did a lot of damage too, scoring points for team Bremerton. This was also the first time young Justin has had to tow across the state, and I asked how that went, and he said he now realized how big Washington is when you get out there and run the highways for hours.. One side note I've got to add,, there was a little "hottie" pitted a few trailers up from the Vest family, and Justin kept riding his pit bike past her,, so I asked him why he didn't go up and talk to her, and he just got red and shook his head No,, and I said, go on, she won't bite, and he just got redder and shook his head No some more,,,, kind of funny. Congrats, Justin, you had an unforgettable weekend,,, enjoy that big "Wally" and get a speech ready for the division banquet this winter. Danny Durham

09-04-2013, 06:22 PM	#3
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,962 Likes: 2,404 Liked 2,889 Times in 694 Posts	Re: Justin Vest - winner High School R.O.C. Danny, I don't think this will be the last Wally for Justin. I am sure his dad has been a big influence, but seems to drive the car well and has learned how to dial it. This kid will go far in drag racing. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.