As the World Turns. . .

It’s been a very busy 2 weeks since I last checked in.  Not only has the racing world been active with the season finally coming to a close for national divisions; but we here at Onderko Motorsports have been hard at work as well.

First I want to start with the Phoenix race.  I ended up watching that race because my NY Giants were playing a horrible game and I didn’t want to get agrivated.  After I saw the stupidity the Jeff Gordon exhibited, I went through the roof.  As a former short track racer, I still believe in the unwritten rule that you never, EVER, hook a guy in the right rear and turn him into the wall head first.  We were through this with Kyle Busch last year at Texas in the truck race- did we learn nothing?  The reprimand was bogus too, and Jeff can thank his 4 championships for keeping him from being parked.  I am still wound up about this whole deal, and if it were me, He would have been parked for Homestead and Daytona- but that’s just me.

NASCAR’s Cup series has a new and first time champion, Brad Keselowski.  I enjoy the enthusiasim and energy that Brad brings to the sport, he isn’t as polished as some of the other drivers.  I think for that reason, he is a bit polarizing when it comes to the fans.  He is one of those guys that you either like or you don’t.  Either way, it is good for the sport that someone new is at the top of the game.

I hate to even bring it up, but did anyone watch the Kurt Busch special?  Or as my wife and I call it- the “I’m trying to save my career anyway I can” special.  For me, it was the most contrived and trite piece of bad film production that SPEED channel has aired in a while.  I wonder how much Kurt spent on buying that time slot.  If you didn’t watch it, I won’t spoil it for you- if you did watch it, you know what I’m talking about.  At one point in the piece, the cars were running at Sonoma, and INDYCAR sounds were dubbed on top of the video feed- probably because NASCAR wouldn’t allow the use of their feed.  It was terrible, and I still can’t believe he has a ride- champion or not- what was the last positive thing he has done for the sport.  I wonder if Mama and Papa Busch are proud of the boys that they raised?  I know, that no matter how big I may get, I’m never to old for backhand if I get out of line- my Mother and Father still don’t take any crap.

Lastly, and I mention this with mixed feelings, a couple of days ago the world learned that Ms. Danica Patrick will be divorcing her husband of 7 years.  I went through it- it sucks- it really sucks- it sucks more than anything you’ll ever do.  I mean, the tons of money will make it easier because she wont have to worry about losing her house or possessions, but I still feel for her.  On the other hand, I am waiting to see the fallout in the coming months about what caused the divorce.  I’ll take the high road for now, but I’m keeping my ears and eyes peeled.

Onderko Motorsports has been busy as well these past 2 weeks.  We will be announcing a really neat partnership this coming week.  I am very happy and proud to be joining forces with these folks.  I got to sit down and have a wonderful dinner with them the other week, and I am grateful that have the vision that they do.  I know I have been promising a new website, and it is coming.  Perfection takes time, that and we keep changing things and tweaking this and that.  I think I looks awesome- OC2 Interactive is doing a wonderful job.

At the time of writing this- it is Thanksgiving Eve in the United States.  I want to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.  If you are traveling- please be safe.  15 minutes of extra travel time is no big deal- if it means you get there in one piece.  I have a tremendous amount to be thankful for, and I’m sure- no matter what position you are in- you can find things in your life to be thankful for as well.  Happy Thanksgiving!  By the way-  at the time of writing this- 33 days till Christmas!  Till Next Week. . . .

Countdown to Summit Point. . .

             I have to start this week by congratulating my sister- Dana.  She has taken a big step in broadening her career by moving to Annapolis MD.  She is a hair and make-up stylist, who- by the way has studied and worked in New York City.  So if anybody lives in the MD area- it’ll be worth it to find her at Solace Salon- and if you can’t- I’ll get you in touch.  I know I’m bragging on her a little bit, but we’re pretty close and I’m pretty proud of her.

            Now from one person starting a new job to someone else doing all they can to lose their job.  Kurt Busch has once again stuck his foot in his mouth, and found himself on the receiving end of NASCAR’s disciplinary committee.  I find myself sitting here, writing this blog, and I can’t believe this guy still has a job.  Kurt has already watched his wife leave- if he’s not careful- James Finch is going to have to take his job too.  I’m doing all I can to get to the top of my sport, and here Kurt is threatening to beat up Bob Pockrass for asking a question about something that happened out on the race track.  I don’t get it, I know Kurt is a former champion- but when is enough, enough?  I would like to officially offer my services to James Finch- I’m available on short notice- and I won’t bring a junior high attitude either.

             As for me, I can’t wait for these next 2 days to go by.  The car is sitting in the shop- waiting to be loaded.  The guys have finished most everything up, and we just tying up some loose ends.  The track is located about 3 hours from our shop- so it wont be a terrible trip to make.  Like I said last week, stay tuned on twitter for updates, and we will have some video when we get back.

            We have also announced our partnership with OC2 Interactive.  They are an international company that is dedicated to providing businesses with on-time and in-budget innovative web solutions.  Check out this link for the full story http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/6/prweb9596173.htm  They will be the sole provider of Onderko Motorsports Web presence.

            The time has come to compete in our first race of the season.  I want to say thank you to all the people that have gotten our team to this point.  We have a few things to take care of before we leave on Friday afternoon, but most everything else is ready to go.  So- we’ll make this week a little bit shorter, we will have plenty to write about next week.

            Check out the press release via the link above, and then check out OC2 Interactive’s site at www.oc2interactive.com as well.  Check out the Summit Point course, and check me out on twitter @justinonderko.  See you all next week, with some good news.  Till next week. . .