A meeting with someone on a higher Cloud

This racer knows the power of God !

On Saturday I had the worst wreck of my racing career. I remember every detail plain as day from the start of the wreck till now. After the car stopped flipping I noticed it was on fire. I tried 3 times to get out the window a few but was unable to. I thought if I could get my helmet off I would be able to get out the window. As I pulled my helmet up to nose level the flames engulfed me. Not knowing if I would get out or not, I pulled my helmet back down and prepared myself to endure what I thought would be the end. I said a prayer to the Lord and asked him to bless me. I told Him I didn't want to leave my wife and kids but if it were His will, I was ready. Although I didn't know the outcome, I fought to get out until I couldn't fight anymore. Attempting one more time to go through the window, I profoundly remember seeing my wife one her hands and knees and my daddy beside her. They were trying to pull me from the car. They pulled and pulled but nothing would give. My head was stuck between the car and the track. I could hear my wife screaming. I asked the Lord again to bless me. I wasn't scared anymore. I had turned it all over to Him. It was by the grace of God that I was rescued from that burning car.

You see, the Lord heard my prayer, and it was through Him that I was able to be saved. HE gave strength and courage to those that helped. HE gave persistence to those that prayed. HE had His hands wrapped around us all.

I would like to thank everyone for the thoughts, and prayers, and for the continued support. A special thanks to Paul Purvis, Swainsboro Raceway Track workers, racers and fans, Emanuel Co EMS and ER Services, Air Evac, and the staff of Joseph M Still Burn Center for giving me another chance to be with my family, another chance to do what I love, and for giving me an awesome testimony to share.

With that being said, I need to express my feelings on an issue that has been brought to my attention regarding the cause of my accident........ I have raced at many tracks in many different states and my hat goes off to Paul Purvis and the staff of Swainsboro Raceway. I believe they strive to provide the best racing facility as possible. There have always been more staff on location to make every race run as smoothly and as efficiently as possible. Paul has always tried to provide the best track conditions within his power. Although perfect racing conditions are few and far between, I do believe that every race track tries to provide the best racing surface as possible. Whether it be calling off the race due to imperfect conditions or to try and fix it to continue with the racing schedule, it is impossible to accommodate and please every racer and spectators expectations. As racers, WE all know the dangers of this sport we love. And no matter the track conditions and no matter the safety measures taken, it is our decision and our decision only to either strap down in the seat of the race car and race or load up on the trailer and go home. And most importantly, it is up to us to decide if we are ready to be called Home by our Almighty Savior.

Do not take life for granted. You never know when it may be your last race. "