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    Senior Member Carroll Shelby AllZWay's Avatar
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    I responded to Glenn on his facebook page, but I started doing track days roughly the same time as he and Mitch did and was how we became friends. I chose to go dirt track racing before CMC was started in Texas, but then came to CMC later after they both started racing.

    Without their hard work, I would have had a much steeper learning curve.

    We both had really young daughters that seemed to find their way to sports and have excelled at sports. In my case, one more than the other, but they kept me so busy that I felt the want to quit because missing their events was tough for me. I have never regretted a missed race.

    I totally understand where he is in right now in life. Racing can wait for another day. Our kids only grow up once.

    BTW.. for those that have seen this picture. It is awesome from when our kids were young at the track.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AllZWay View Post
    I responded to Glenn on his facebook page, but I started doing track days roughly the same time as he and Mitch did and was how we became friends. I chose to go dirt track racing before CMC was started in Texas, but then came to CMC later after they both started racing.

    Without their hard work, I would have had a much steeper learning curve.

    We both had really young daughters that seemed to find their way to sports and have excelled at sports. In my case, one more than the other, but they kept me so busy that I felt the want to quit because missing their events was tough for me. I have never regretted a missed race.

    I totally understand where he is in right now in life. Racing can wait for another day. Our kids only grow up once.

    BTW.. for those that have seen this picture. It is awesome from when our kids were young at the track.
    We should haul them down there and recreat that pic.

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    Senior Member Carroll Shelby AllZWay's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by GlennCMC70 View Post
    We should haul them down there and recreat that pic.
    That would be funny since they would tower over my short girls.

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    Senior Member Carroll Shelby ShadowBolt's Avatar
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    I miss racing with both of you guys. Of course I never got any speed help from either one of you (well maybe a very small amount of help from James). I understand that racing has to take a back seat for now but think how far ahead you will be when you get to your 50's and come back to racing. I could not afford to race until the kids were out of the house. The kids being gone and our business growing all happened at about the same time. I would never have missed Jay playing a football game for a race but I can tell you getting to team up with your child and compete in a sport with them is even better than watching them play when they are younger. Don't be strangers. See you at the track.


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    Senior Member Carroll Shelby
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    Well said! Thanks Glenn. Sad to see you without a car but it's the right thing for you and your family currently. Just don't feel weird about coming out to the track if it fits your schedule. Come watch a race, tell me how to set my car up and have a beer with us at the end of the day.

    I really can't thank Glenn and Mitch enough for the help they provided me when I looked into road racing. I often refer to them as my mentors and for some reason they took me in. CMC in Texas is so much better for having your involvement as your passion and love for not only the sport but the people involved can never be questioned. You were certainly instrumental in getting the rules to where they are today that has killed the national site as there isn't much to discuss other than having fun around a fire with a beer.

    Here is the thing about Glenn and so many in this group. It's kind of a test of character in my mind to think if I ever really needed some sort of help no matter where/when that they would come running. Glenn is one of those guys in my book and it doesn't matter if I haven't talked to him in months or not. Heck he has done it so many countless times and in so many ways for myself. It's guys like this that pay it forward that keep this group going and growing.

    Enjoy watching your girls and being close with your family-that's worth more than anything racing.
    Bryan Leinart
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    Senior Member Carroll Shelby GlennCMC70's Avatar
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    Thanks all.
    Gonna be in McKinney this weekend. I will be lucky enough to see both girls playing @ the same tornament (different teams).

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    Jaycee - My dad is faster than yours!
    Morgan - No way. You obviously haven't read my shirt!
    Karlie is giving the death stare.

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