|
|
|
|
Ian in one of his first races in his "NEW" car, Angeliques slightly used Fiser, Madera Grand Nationals, 2001
|
|
|
|
Ian in his original Rice car, AFTER it was converted to an older classic midget body style, about 2000
|
|
|
|
Ian running the 1997 Fiser at Tri Valley in Sr Honda, 2004
|
|
|
|
Tri Valley again
|
|
|
|
In 2002, Ian won his FIRST RACE! He probably recieved as much recognition from this win as some get from winning a National Event!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ian on the outside of the pole... same race he won.. raced around the outside!
|
|
|
|
Leading the pack on a restart
|
|
|
|
|
|
Still in the lead, pulling away from the white car
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prior to getting the checkered, Ian moved over a 1/2 a lap away from the competion
|
|
|
|
Leading and smiling... AQMA
|
|
|
|
Showing this picture again... Look close.. you can see his smile!
|
|
|
|
Coming around to finish his WELL deserved victory lap, Ian still clutches the flag tightly
|
|
|
|
Ian hands the flag back to Curt Biro
|
|
|
|
|
|
This shot and the next are of me talking to Geannie during Ian's winning race.. I am VERY nervous
|
|
|
|
I am nervous, because I am worried Ian will lose his lead on a restart, but he done good!
|
|
|
|
In Traffic
|
|
|
|
Ian getting weighed after a race, deep in thought. I love it when other people move the car for me
|
|
|
|
All legal, Dad is happy, Ian "Sleepy" Mitchell just yawns
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ian hates the bright sunlight.... and hot days mean.. HELMET HEAD
|
|
|
|
Ian running at California's oldest and best dirt QM Dirt Track, Capitol Speedway near Sacramento... under the lights
|
|
|
|
Ian on the trip to the races I think.. or maybe sitting in the truck. BB... (before braces)
|
|
|
|
Here is Ian's Rice car in its Original form prior to the new body, he is 5, and this is the lawn in Pacifica
|
|
|
|
Ian racing his home track... Baylands
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ian racing TriValley
|
|
|
|
Tri Valley
|
|
|
|
Tri Valley ONE MORE TIME
|
|
|
|
In the early days, we were DEFINATELY low buck.. either the old trailer or the back of my work truck
|
|
|
|
Ian on the car
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ian in the Fiser
|
|
|
|
|
Ian racing at the Pacific Coast Scotty Key Memorial Indoor races
|
|
|
|
|
|
Another shot of the indoor races
|
|
|
|
Ian in traffic, Tri Valley
|
|
|
|
Ian running the original car in Training at Baylands
|
|
|
|
Ian gives his comical speach at Baylands, thanking me for being there, and thanking his sister for being mad when he doesn't do well
|
|
|
|
Some random shots of the newly redone car at American
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A whole bunch of race cars at American, Ian's is the oldest and up front
|
|
|
|
one last time....
|
|
|
|
Ian ran his Uncle Tommy's antique around Baylands with no other cars for a News Report on KTVU Channel 2
|
|
|
|
|
|
Another shot of driving the Antique
|
|
|
|
Coming around the corner at Capitols Dirt Track
|
|
|
|
Ian.. staging lanes... game face on?
|
|
|
|
It appears that sitting in the staging lanes is HOT
|
|
|
|
He must see something to eat...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ian participating in the 2000 Pacifica Fog Fest
|
|
|
|
Ian
|
|
|
|
Ian leading the pack at Baylands
|
|
|
|
Coming into turn three at Capitol's Dirt Track
|
|
|
|
Buckleing Ian in for the 2001 Grands
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tri Valley
|
|
|
|
Staging Lanes at Madera, 2001 Grands
|
|
|
|
Ian sat in his first QM at 4 years old
|
|
|
|
We had this car three days before deciding the rear suspension was too funky and traded it for the other Rice car
|
|
|
|
Terra Nova Band 2007, Ian is in the upper left area
|
|
|
|
|
|
Getting ready to push off for Ian's first race in THREE YEARS. He has grown a bit
|
|
|
|
Out on the track at American, May 2008
|
|
|
|
Passing cars... American, May 2008
|
|
|
|
Leading the pack... American 2008
|
|
|
|
Getting ready to race at American... first time in three years
|
|
|
|
|
|
Our 2008 Sponsor... Phil Finer Refrigeration - Wine Cellar Specialists!
|
|
|
