Another November

I am probably the only one or maybe one of a handful that did not want this racing season to end. There are plenty of people that were so glad that this season was over. I am not trying to make anyone that wanted it to end feel any different because in recent years I have felt the exact same way.

For one, I really enjoyed working with my dad. I have been to the races for many years and at one point even worked on the Busch Series team that he owned. For some reason this year was different. I can't even figure out what was different about it. But, for the first time I really felt like I was contributing and helping him out at the same time. Before, I was so worried about being a driver that maybe I let that get in the way. Spotting really felt natural to me so I feel like there was a connection there as well. I feel a little selfish for being happy about my year when the team and driver did not have a good year at all. Maybe it was the fact that I was still able to be involved in racing again. Don't get me wrong, I would love to be driving in the right situation but I also enjoy being a part of a team as well.

Feeling like you are part of the team is important and the people on the team towards the end of the year made me feel as much a part of the team as any other member. Butch was a good communicator and I enjoy working with people that also enjoy their jobs, even if the season is not going the way you want it to. He knew he had some challenges in front of him but he made everyone feel like they were a contributor.

All weekend I kept hearing from people how ready they were for the year to be over. I only listened to most but there were a few that I spoke up and said that I really did not want it to end. That is the way it is when you are having fun and doing something you enjoy. After the last few years I am starting to realize how important it is to do something that is enjoyable and not just busy work. This year just felt refreshing. I guess the only bad thing is that the people that gave me the opportunity did not have a very good year. Well, now that it is over they can go to work on getting their fresh starts.

Every November seems to be the same. Now that racing is over for the year I will begin the search once again. November gets here and I feel like I start all over again. What am I going to do in December and January? This November is going to be much of the same. I am looking at all options for 2007. I will concentrate on the Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure for November and December but I really want to spot for a driver again next year. It is a lot like driving, once you get a little taste of it you want to continue to do it. This will be a busy time trying to secure something for next season and I hope to be able to contact my list of possibilities in the next few weeks and have something in place for Daytona. Again, this is a lot like when searching for a ride.

Although I do not know where I will surface in the racing scene again I will be searching around to find the right fit. I have made some good contacts this year by being at the track so I will work hard to get back there for next season. I might say that November is always a stressful month but I would not know how to operate any different after doing it this way for so many years.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Enjoy the food and the football and we will be racing again before you know it.

The Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure has some exciting things happening. We have just added Sebring Raceway to the schedule for 2007. Plus, the Talladega Superspeedway is on the schedule every month in 2007. Check us out at www.racingadventure.com or call 888-GO-RACE-1 for more information.