Mud bogging in Crisfield ended with the race on Labor Day. We all knew that it was a big holiday weekend and there would be fewer trucks. Since it was Crab Derby Weekend in Crisfield and the Derby is a highly regarded tradition there would be less spectators for the mud event. (Having had in-laws in Crisfield I know how important the Crab Derby is)
Cliff Taylor Crisfield |
But it all happened behind the Elks just the same. Regardless of numbers in attendence everyone seemed to have a grand time and there were certainly enough trucks in competition to make it all fun. Hurricane Irene had made her visit to the Eastern Shore a few days before race day and had left enough rain in the pit to make the pit rather extra muddy. Extra muddy? Yes.
"Triple Trouble" Lohmeyer Truck Denton, MD. |
So anyway, it left a sloppy mess for those that didn't make it through the pit fast enough or for those that got stuck........there were alot of those.
I'm going to miss Crisfield for alot of reasons. I won't miss it because there is NO bathroom near the pit section - for some reason. And for some reason there never seems to be any race results posted within a short amount of time. I've heard complaints about these two items all year.
See you in Gumboro on September 24th
Bob Bower |
One of the greatest things about mudracing in Crisfield are the wonderful people that work so hard to make each visit a pleasure no matter where you are - entering or going for something to eat- they're just plain nice and helpful.
John Laird |
"Gold Rush" and "No Shame" During these past races in Crisfield I've seen so many parents with their children entering the pits before the races begin to catch a glimpse of the brightly painted trucks. I've never seen so many taking pictures and so many of them stop and ask questions and seem to be really interested in the sport. I can't help but wonder where the guy is that went around with the camera and tripod..... "Baby Dumplin' " But the traffic in the pits is possible because there is NO CHARGE to enter. People like things that are free. Drivers like the chance to talk about their trucks. We have all met some of the kindest people- some just happened to hear about and decided to see what it was all about and they liked it. Sometimes this is the only praise and pat on the back these drivers get. Thank you to the wonderful ladies that waited at the entrance on race day to collect money, answer any question and wish every driver good luck. There's just no doubt about it - This is just plain Eastern Shore hospitality. Here's a video of "Freak Nasty" and driver Chuck West... |