Crowell Bros. Racing - Matthew's 2008 Season
April 5 and April 19 Races

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April 5: Pre-Race Interview for Radio Station 910 AM

April 5: Pre-Race Interview for Radio Station 910 AM

Our Fan Club Arrives

Our Fan Club Arrives

Matthew's first time on the Minneapolis Speedway Race Track!

Matthew's first time on the Minneapolis Speedway Race Track!

Completing Hot Laps

Completing Hot Laps

First Heat Race; He held 3rd place until he was hit with two laps to go.

First Heat Race; He held 3rd place until he was hit with two laps to go.

The A Feature:  Racing against 26 cars!

The A Feature: Racing against 26 cars!

Dad told him to be patient...

Dad told him to be patient...

And he avoids the

And he avoids the "big one!"

Racing hard in his first race.

Racing hard in his first race.

Score board had some problems; he really finished 11th which was still awesome!

Score board had some problems; he really finished 11th which was still awesome!

Second Race: April 19 and the last time it will look this straight.

Second Race: April 19 and the last time it will look this straight.

Getting fuel.

Getting fuel.

Yes - that says $6.00 a gallon!

Yes - that says $6.00 a gallon!

Pre-race discussion; notice AMP and Full Throttle

Pre-race discussion; notice AMP and Full Throttle

Adjusting the harness

Adjusting the harness

The harness clips to the helmet.

The harness clips to the helmet.

Changing 3 tires and have already pulled out the rear fender.

Changing 3 tires and have already pulled out the rear fender.

There is not one single panel that did not get hit!

There is not one single panel that did not get hit!

Honestly, it looks worse in person.  Hard to get the depth in a picture.

Honestly, it looks worse in person. Hard to get the depth in a picture.

Driver's side rear

Driver's side rear

Driver's side has less damage

Driver's side has less damage

Front panel of driver's side.  Like I said, every single panel has a dent.

Front panel of driver's side. Like I said, every single panel has a dent.

Inspecting the frame.

Inspecting the frame.

Another angle.

Another angle.

Removing the hood.  Yes, Matthew was smiling.  His attitude lifted my spirits!

Removing the hood. Yes, Matthew was smiling. His attitude lifted my spirits!

Inspection continues.  Already planning how to fix it!

Inspection continues. Already planning how to fix it!

Even the ROOF is damaged!

Even the ROOF is damaged!

Rear bumper is toast and even the trunk lid is dented.

Rear bumper is toast and even the trunk lid is dented.

Pulling her on the trailer.

Pulling her on the trailer.

Strapping her down and heading for home.

Strapping her down and heading for home.

 

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