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Father and Crew Chief
Via email this morning after a challenging week at Mid-Ohio. I forwarded my dad an email from a buddy of ours, Chris Broome who had some good insight to share. My last part was:
"Thanks again for all your help dad. I would have certainly liked to have ridden better. I likely ended up getting in my own way when it came down to it."
Dad:
"I wish I could verbalize as well as that because I feel the same way, it's just not my nature. This week you needed a crew chief/motivator more than a suspension tech and I'm not very good at that. :( You're my hero for being out there and trying, not to mention your family life with Gina and Connor. When I saw you yesterday in the garage bending your wrists I thought holy shot, how does he even ride? You have high expectations for yourself and those around you which is good, but sometimes you just need to take a breath, relax and accept that today you're only going this far.
I'm very proud of you,
Love Paw
And don't thank me for the help, I appreciate you taking me along for the ride."
He was right about today this time. Fortunately, there will be a tomorrow.
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- Published: 07.19.13 / 5am
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That exchange is breath takingly honest. Much respect for you two.