My 2018 racing season began in grand style. In February I found myself relaxing on a quiet beach near St. Augustine drinking coffee before going down to Daytona for my first ever Daytona 500. It was a weekend with family and friends, and strictly a spectator event for me. No cameras were taken, only the iPhone and a cooler full of beer. Overall, I was extremely impressed with the event. It had everything including a surprise finish with Austin Dillon taking the #3 back to Victory Lane…amazing! We’ve decided this will definitely be a yearly event… TJ

TJ and cousin Don (right) ready for 500 miles. 

This has to be the most peaceful and tranquil race day morning I’ve ever experienced. Sunrise in St. Augustine, Florida.