09/29/2026
Race recap of the last points race (ever) at Godspeed Raceway raceway on 9/26/26. First & foremost I want to thank Christel & Johnny for owning/operating such an amazing track that we have called home for the last 4 years. Special thanks to Cindy, Sarah, Speedy, Stevie, Ronnie and each and every track worker there who make it feel like one big family. Rayceton literally began his racing career at Godspeed at 3 years old and for that we will forever be grateful.
For the race he went out in qualifying & laid down a solid lap putting him starting second. We made some changes for the feature & the kart was on point. Rayceton started the race perfect and drove his butt off and ultimately finished 3rd in a photo finish. That was some of the best driving heâs done all year.
With this being Raycetonâs first full year of points racing Iâm super proud of him finishing 2nd in the final standings. He was the youngest driver in his class (And actually the youngest kart driver at the whole track) & competed with the best of them every week. From the driving improvements he made from week to week, the hard work & learning the kart and his competitiveness it made for a fun & exciting year. To date he has ran 11 races so far and got 4 wins, 4 seconds, 1 third & 2 fourth place finishes.
We will be at Godspeed on 10/31 for Sarah & Speedyâs Halloween race & then weâll be running the Jerry Welch memorial race on 11/7.
A very special thank you to all of Raycetonâs sponsors who we appreciate so much! And also to our racing buddies who we have become so close to this year. We appreciate your support & friendships!
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