Mack at the Track: Season 2, Race 4 10/19/24

by Mack Speed

Hello Valleyans! We had a great night at The Valley Motor Speedway Saturday night. It was the final race of the season, so it was a playoff-like atmosphere. We had a huge crowd; I think it was the biggest crowd we’ve ever had. Next season, we’ll have to start counting cars and keep track of attendance to know how many we have each race.

Just when you think you have the parking thing down, things go haywire. My parking guys didn’t have a good night. I talked with my head parking guy, and he said some of it was the fans didn’t care what the parking guys said. He also said two of his take charge guys were out, and I guess his replacements didn’t know how to take charge. If you’re not assertive and forceful, these people will just park wherever and however they please.

The vibes at the track were electric. It had the atmosphere of a big SEC football game. We had more tailgaters than ever, and everyone was having a good time. The MSU and Ole Miss fans were tailgating together again, and you love to see that. There were tons of kids running around, and that made me feel good. The Coach O impersonator was back! He has become a celebrity at the track. He was even taking selfies and signing autographs Saturday night.

Rusty Moore and the sports book was on fire this week. We had more betting than ever. Rusty made money for the track last week, and he did really well for the track this week. We might be able to get him some help next season, and I think we made enough money to get him out of the old shooting house and get him some new digs. We’re going to have to do more to promote Rusty and the sports book next season, so y’all look out for that next year.

To the races! My boy, Dale Earnhardt Speed, bounced back after his first ever loss. I told him it’s all about how you respond when you get knocked down. He was locked in from the jump, and it wasn’t even close. He sent a message to Juan Pablo Lagano and the others that he owns the junior league, and it’s gonna stay that way going into next season.

Jimmie Stewart was back this week after serving his one race suspension from gambling on his race. He was locked in from the jump, and he managed to eke it out in the end. It was a tough race, and the guys were bumping and grinding the whole race. I was worried that it might get out hand, but it never did. It was just old fashioned tough racing, and I liked it. The fans were even mouthing back and forth at each other. It was good stuff, and that’s what it’s all about.

Valleyans, thank you for coming out to the track this season! We had a great season, and I can’t wait for next year. We’re gonna continue to grow the SRVMRL, and we appreciate your support. See you next season!