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Toby Alfrey back at Kil-Kare on Friday
I was lucky enough to spend a few hours with Thunder Roadster and Legends car veteran TOBY ALFREY and his friend, talented Bandolero driver TY ROSE, on Tuesday.
If you love motorsports, you should stop by and talk to the Roses and Toby. You’ll soon learn that these are people who truly eat, sleep and breathe motorsports. They love everything about racing, and it shows in their conversation and the love they show toward their cars.
What impressed me just as much was, despite crashing into unconsciousness just a few months ago, how good Toby looked. He’s back. The shoulder injury appears to be a memory.
He still can’t recall that horrifying crash, where his Legends car spun high into the air and, were it not for a solid catch fence, he may have ended up on top of some Kil-Kare fans. But he’s anxious to get back into the seat of a race car again.
More good news: You’ll see him racing his Thunder Roadster during Friday’s Open Wheel Night at Kil-Kare.
I’m trying to talk the wife into going with me and my 8-year-old son, Drew, to see the races at Kil-Kare on Friday. No work or scrambling to keep track of who’s leading what lap and what the running order is, like I usually do when I’m actually working at a race. I have a rare Friday off work, so I’m looking forward to having some fun and hanging out at a fun racing facility.
Drew and I usually pick a driver to root for during the warm-up laps. Then, we rib each other whenever our guy passes the other’s. Then, should our driver happen to bow out of the competition for whatever reason, we get a second pick.
If you happen to see me walkin’ around the grandstands, or grabbin’ a hot dog at the concession stand, feel free to say Hi. I might be a little busy for the Thunder Roadster event, though.
I’ll be cheerin’ for Toby. (Well, unless Drew picks him first!)
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By Brenda
July 17, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this
Can’t wait to see Toby race at Kil-Kare on Friday. Hes my favorite racer and brings excitement to the sport. He is the best driver. Of course I would think this because he is my nephew. Love You Toby. Good luck TobyBy Rita
July 17, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this
Just want you to know how proud we are of you. You have always been a great racer since you were little. I may not be able to get to eveyone of your races but I am so proud of you. I am so thankful that you are recovering, you really had me scared. You are the best and I love you. Good Luck I will always be proud of you. Love MomBy Rita
July 17, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
Just want you to know how proud we are of you. You have always been a great racer since you were little. I may not be able to get to eveyone of your races but I am so proud of you. I am so thankful that you are recovering, you really had me scared. You are the best and I love you. Good Luck I will always be proud of you. Love MomBy Rita
July 17, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
Just want you to know how proud we are of you. You have always been a great racer since you were little. I may not be able to get to eveyone of your races but I am so proud of you. I am so thankful that you are recovering, you really had me scared. You are the best and I love you. Good Luck I will always be proud of you. Love MomBy Rita
July 17, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
Just want you to know how proud we are of you. You have always been a great racer since you were little. I may not be able to get to eveyone of your races but I am so proud of you. I am so thankful that you are recovering, you really had me scared. You are the best and I love you. Good Luck I will always be proud of you. Love Mom