09/07/2026
We may have missed an important update. 😬 Bailey’s MR arthrogram showed a healing fracture, and she has officially been released with no restrictions other than rebuilding muscle and “taking it slow”… okay, Doc. 😂🏁
So, Bailey spent the weekend working on getting comfortable behind the wheel again, taking both the 3E and 12JR out for some seat time.
The expectations look a little different now. Same goals, just a different perspective. One goal that never changed is that the only person Bailey really has to be better than is herself.
Fear is okay. If you think you’re bigger than fear, you’re not fooling anyone but yourself. The hard part is knowing when to listen to it and when to push through it. 👊
So yes, you’ll still hear us pushing her. We know what she’s capable of, but we also know being too cautious on the track can create problems of its own. We want her comfortable, confident, and safe out there, while keeping every other driver and crew around her safe too.
For now, our wins look a little different. Getting back in and gaining confidence back with each lap. Dad is packing extra patience, which is a win all by itself. 😂 Mom is packing extra pants. 💩😂
We’re back. We’re just not quite ourselves yet. One lap at a time. The rest will follow. 🏁
The “welcome backs,” “great to see you back out there,” “thatta girls,” fist bumps, and extra encouragement have all been so good to hear. It really is the small things, and sometimes a few kind words mean more than people realize. Pass them out whenever you can, to anyone who might need them. 🩷
Until the next green flag,
✌️ Bailey Elias Racing 💚🧡💜
🏁 CHASIN’ CHECKERS THANKS TO:
🏁 Motorworx Machining & Racing Engines
🏁 Sidney Auto Body
🏁 Tommy Topsoil
🏁 Zoladz Construction Co., Inc.
🏁 Granite Works LLC
🏁 Mike & Kathy Winters
🏁 Carpy’s Print Co.
🏁 Footloose Racing Chassis
🏁 Phantom Racing Chassis
🏁 Factory Pilot
🏁 Mom & Dad
🏁 Grandma
🏁 Uncle G$
🏁 Tom, Denise & Aiden Stewart
🏁 Uncle Barry
🏁 Mike, Cheryl, Kyle & Kelsie Pease
🏁 Chris Snyder
As always, Papa is riding with us every lap. ❤️🏁