09/06/2026
OKAYโฆ BEFORE I GET PUT ON THE NASCAR WANTED LISTโฆ ๐๐
I figured I better clear up my post from the other day about the media side of racing.
Apparently I may have created a little confusion, so let me put the old guy glasses on and explain myself. ๐ค๐
When I was talking about Florida drivers, I was specifically talking about HERE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING/NEIGHBORING COUNTIES.
Yes, I KNOW there are other Florida drivers in NASCAR. I promise, I haven't completely lost my mind yet. ๐
My point was simply to bring a little attention to the local racing talent right here in our own backyard.
And there are some REALLY good ones.
Not just NASCAR either. We've got drivers from this area competing in dirt racing, late models, sprint cars, modifieds, NHRA, IndyCar and just about every other form of racing you can think of.
And here's the other thingโฆ
IT'S NOT JUST THE DRIVERS!
There are crew members, mechanics, fabricators, car owners, engine builders, photographers, media people and all the other folks who work their tails off behind the scenes.
A lot of these people are from small towns and local communities, and they're out there representing Florida all over this country.
Sometimes they don't get the attention they deserve because they aren't driving the car everybody recognizes on Sunday afternoon.
That's really all I was trying to say.
So, for those who thought I was saying โFlorida only has THIS many NASCAR driversโโฆ NOPE. ๐
For those who thought I was ignoring everybody outside Charlotte Countyโฆ NOPE.
And for those who thought I was picking a fight with NASCARโฆ
Wellโฆ give me a minute. I might find something to complain about. ๐๐
Seriously though, there are AWESOME racers and racing people all over this country, and one of the things I enjoy about doing what I do is trying to shine a little light on the ones who might otherwise get overlooked.
So let's support the local racers, the local tracks, the local teams and the people busting their butts to keep this sport going.
Just wanted to clear that up before I had to hire an attorney. ๐๐๐ธ
Nowโฆ back to taking pictures.
That's what I do. ๐
Twisted Chassis Photography by Matt Butcosk