For as long as I can remember, I've enjoyed doing a very wide range of activities. Growing up I played baseball, football, basketball and raced motorcycles. Later in high school I ran track and then in college I continued to play football for a couple years, ran cross country for two years and ran track for four. After college I continued my love of running, mostly through coaching and some running of my own. Although these are some very different activities, there is a common theme.
My family has also had a love of car racing. My dad raced cars at some of the most famous tracks in the USA, including, Watkins Glen and world famous Daytona International Speedway. My oldest brother, uncle and cousin also raced cars and although I haven't yet, it is on my list of things to do. Going fast is in the Krueger blood. Whether it was on the track, football field, on my Felt Z6 bicycle, a motorcycle or a car, we've always wanted to be as fast as possible. Speed is the name of the game.
Krueger Tuned Racing is our family race team. My uncle and cousin have taken part in One Lap of America the past two years, winning the Foreign Vintage class each year in their Mazda RX-350. I can't wait to go watch one of the first days of this years OLoA in West Virginia at Summit Point Raceway.
So what's the point of this particular blog? Well, when my dad passed on December 26, 2009, it was an eye opener. It really made me reflect on my life, my choices and what really matters. In my own way, I went through the grieving process and have come out stronger. My dad was a very important person to so many people. He was always willing to help, give advice and he always did what was right. This is how I want to be remembered, but I needed to make some changes in my life first. My family had to come first, which I can honestly say they do now. Next, I had to embrace the values my father had, hard work, loyalty, determination and a love for cars.
I've reworked my life to reflect my dad's values and will continue to do so. For now, I'll end with a look at my newest car. It's just a 2008 Pontiac G5, but it really is fun to drive and maybe I'll be able to put some upgrades into it soon. Although I may have to sell my 1996 Honda CR125 to fund them.
