Fast Lane Racing 43

Race recap 08/08/26:
So we took “The Spade” out to I-37 Speedway last night. It wasn’t the best night but by far wasn’t the worst. I’m very proud of myself and I’m so so grateful for my family and my racing family for all their help and support; I definitely wouldn’t have made it through last night without them. We went and took a chance by taking the car out knowing we were having a bit of motor issues, with the possibility of blowing it but didn’t let that stop us. We started the heat race 3rd and finished there, I’m so freaking happy about that. I felt a bit iffy with how the car was running, she was popping a lot and I could just tell she wasn’t ok. Kinda threw me off so I didn’t give it my all, we checked it over made some changes and fixed her up to prepare for the feature. We went out there starting 7th,hung with the front a bit and dropped back to 8th after another car had pulled off, finished 7th. I was gunnin for the car in front of me in 6th and thought I could make a good pass at checkered but ended up behind lapped traffic and last minute couldn’t make it so finished 7th, which I’m not mad about. Overall a really fun night last night and a good one, I can’t wait to be back out there again!!!

I wanna say thank you to my Mom and Dad Nathan Ashelin for allowing me and supporting me still doing this, my boyfriend (Freddy Vannoy) for doing everything he can to help with anything we need and supporting me, my grandma (Brenda Christian), Daniel Kidd and Martha Kidd, Aunt Terri and Uncle Bubba all for coming out to support me it means the world!!

I also want to give a huge thank you to all my sponsors because I definitely wouldn’t be able to do this without their support:

🏁 Opiela Mechanical, Inc.
🏁 Catfish Charlie’s Restaurant
🏁 Fast Lane Cupcakes
🏁 M6 Welding
🏁 Markgraf Racing
🏁 KD Graphix
🏁 Josh and Jessica Jones
🏁 Keepin’ Up Racing
🏁 Jake Wright Motorsports
🏁 Billy and Tammie Cox
🏁 Brad and Aimee Hunt
🏁 Three17 Awards
🏁 Big O Screens
🏁 Mad Dog Racing Team
🏁 CNC Grafix

Lastly, thank you to I-37 Speedway for the presence of a race track and the HOPE for next year is strong!

🏁 IT’S RACE DAY! 🏁

Putting dirt under the wheels this weekend! 🤎🏁

Tonight, we’ll be at I-37 Speedway with the Fast Lane Cupcakes #43 Tuner, and I’m looking forward to getting back out there with some of my favorite people and doing what I love.

Race days don’t happen because of just one person. There are so many people behind the scenes who help, support, encourage, turn wrenches, cheer me on, and make it possible for me to keep doing this hobby I love so much.

First, thank you to the people who mean the most and are always by my side on race day — my family: Mom, Dad, Grandma and Freddy; and all of my friends and fans. ❤️

A special thank you to Daniel Kidd and Martha for always cheering me on.

And a HUGE thank you to every person and business that has helped and supported me along the way:

🏁 Opiela Mechanical, Inc.
🏁 Catfish Charlie’s Restaurant
🏁 Fast Lane Cupcakes
🏁 M6 Welding
🏁 Markgraf Racing
🏁 KD Graphix
🏁 Josh and Jessica Jones
🏁 Keepin’ Up Racing
🏁 Jake Wright Motorsports
🏁 Billy and Tammie Cox
🏁 Brad and Aimee Hunt
🏁 Three17 Awards
🏁 Big O Screens
🏁 Mad Dog Racing Team
🏁 CNC Grafix

Your support means more than just a name on the car. You help put the #43 on the track. Thank you for believing in me and being part of this racing journey.

Now it’s time to load up, head to I 37 Speedway, put some dirt under those tires, and see what the Fast Lane Cupcakes #43 can do tonight! 🏁🩷🩵

IT’S RACE DAY! LET’S GO RACING!

It’s race day at HMP Oval Track for the Wildcard #43 Fast Lane Cupcakes Race Team. We wish all our fellow competitors safe travels and good luck tonight no matter what track you are racing at. We’ve made some changes and are ready for tonight.

Thank you for my family support
Nathan Ashelin Jennifer Ashelin
Brenda Christian Vannoy III, Daniel and Martha Kidd, and Owen Ashelin.

Thank you to our sponsors for keeping this dream and passion alive for us.

Opiela Mechanical, Inc.
Catfish Charlie's Restaurant
Fast Lane Cupcakes
M6 Welding
Markgraf Racing
Josh and Jessica Jones
Keepin' Up Racing
Jake Wright Motorsports
Billy and Tammie Cox
KD Graphix
Brad Hunt and Aimee Hunt
Three17awards
Big O Screens
Mad Dog Racing Team
CNC Grafix

A little late on race recap, sorry about that.

I-37 Speedway Saturday night for my second night on the dirt this season and I had a goal on my mind, finish and do better. I do believe that’s what I did.
Heat race I just wanted to take it easy and the track wasn’t particularly what I was expecting so we finished 7th in our heat. For the feature I started 14th and after a spin costing one of my good friends (Josh Jones) his night. I was able to talk to Josh on the track and I felt horrible but he reassured as he always does it will be ok. I went on to pass a few and finish 7th.
I passed a few cars and built confidence in this race, making it progress and success.
Ready for the next but not without first saying thank you to the people that mean the most on my side on race day, my family(Mom, Dad, Shelby, Grandma), Freddy, my friends and fans. Thank you Daniel Kidd and Martha cheering me on though not able to attend this race.

Thank you to those that have helped me and supported me in this hobby of mine.
Opiela Mechanical, Inc.
Catfish Charlie's Restaurant
Fast Lane Cupcakes
M6 Welding
Markgraf Racing
KD Graphix
Josh and Jessica Jones
Keepin' Up Racing
Jake Wright Motorsports
Billy and Tammie Cox
Brad Hunt and Aimee Hunt
Three17awards
Big O Screens
Mad Dog Racing Team
CNC Grafix

Photo Credit Rebs Race Reports

I-37 Speedway Autism Awareness Night Recap for the Fast Lane Cupcakes 43 Tuner driven by me, Shaylee Edwards.
First getting back to the dirt had me really excited and pumped up. Started heat 2 outside pole and been fell back quickly off the start and then guess I was in someone’s way and got turned around, recovered but then lost the pack to catch. Finished fourth put me starting 8th in the main. Felt good about the car and then lost it between 3 and 4. After regaining again lost the pack but started making progress. Once I picked off a couple cars was trying hard to make contact with a fellow racer however out of turn 4 he hit a rut losing control into the line I committed and boom, took out my steering knuckle. Took it to the infield and we are already ready for the next event thank to my amazing crew of Dad and Freddy getting her back together. Thank You Freddy for all your help this weekend before and after the races. It truly meant the world.
Though my momma had a worse night than I breaking her ankle, we are ready to be back May 30th.
Thank you to those that have helped me and supported me in this hobby of mine.
My Mom Jennifer Ashelin for trusting me in her car
Dad Nathan Ashelin for being by my side at the track
My Sisters and Brother
Brenda Christian
Daniel Kidd and Martha Kidd
Opiela Mechanical, Inc.
Catfish Charlie's Restaurant
Fast Lane Cupcakes
M6 Welding
Markgraf Racing
KD Graphix
Josh Jones and Jessica L Jones
Keepin’ Up Racing
Jake Wright Motorsports
Billy Cox and Tammie
Brad Hunt Aimee Hunt
Three17awards
Big O Screens
Mad Dog Racing Team
CNC Grafix

I’m overjoyed to announce that after an emergency gall bladder removal a few weeks back, I’m healed up enough and ready to return to the dirt at I-37 Speedway this Saturday, May 16 and what a night to return.

It’s Autism Awareness Night at the track and we support proudly! Come out and say hi, enjoy an amazing night of racing with the STIMS Series on the schedule too.

I can’t begin to thank everyone enough for their support especially my sponsors.
My Mom Jennifer Ashelin for trusting me in her car
Dad Nathan Ashelin for being by my side at the track
My Sisters and Brother
Brenda Christian
Daniel Kidd and Martha Kidd
Opiela Mechanical, Inc.
Catfish Charlie's Restaurant
Fast Lane Cupcakes
M6 Welding
Markgraf Racing
KD Graphix
Josh Jones and Jessica L Jones
Keepin’ Up Racing
Jake Wright Motorsports
Billy Cox and Tammie
Brad Hunt & Aimee Hunt
Three17awards
Big O Screens
Mad Dog Racing Team
CNC Grafix

Now that the car reveal has happened I joined the Looking good in the fast lane contest at HMP, help a girl out and go vote for the picture in comments on the post posted below.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Atfv7Ar51/?mibextid=wwXIfr

It’s a fan vote award so rally them up
Updated 3/26
Rally your fans, friends and family.
Days are counting down just a little over 1 1/2 days left to vote.

Attention in the pits-Contest time! 🏆

Fan Vote Award Presented by Fast Lane Cupcakes
Follow the directions.
Post a pic of your race car🏎️
Share the post
Rally your friends and family for vote
Must vote on original post to count
Announcer must have driver info to qualify. That means Driver Info sheet must be filled out.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNSWQMNURsz97yJupotJL3AQ04ivepZ5xL7YxxSXkzYlE3Aw/viewform?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQh0A1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEer8cl4Qu108UBW8uNk8pwFHQkmGRtm-ZgJQZOWfFERGTkXUzBkVcFB9cHJVA_aem_t2jxSMuI2M9iEEK3JVSfcw