This was another awesome experience with Project Filter. After racing four motos each in Mountain Home on Saturday, Matt, Dani and I washed some of the crud off of our bikes, loaded them up and headed to the Project Filter Allstar Challenge at Meridian Speedway. This was also Military Appreciation Night at the speedway, the stands were packed and the energy at the racetrack was remarkable.
When we arrived, Project Filter already had the booth set up; we rolled our bikes right into a very warm welcome. The crowd was great and the interest in the fight to be Tobacco Free was in the air, we got to talk with a lot of great people as we all signed autographs, footballs and hats.
Matt and I got to ride our bikes in the opening ceremonies during the National Anthem and I got to carry the American Flag. It was a proud and honorable moment for me to carry our nation’s colors in front of the great crowd. After the National Anthem, Matt and I got to take a fast lap around the track. Matt pulled a wheelie all the way down the back section and the crowd went wild.
Matt and I got to ride our bikes in the opening ceremonies during the National Anthem and I got to carry the American Flag. It was a proud and honorable moment for me to carry our nation’s colors in front of the great crowd. After the National Anthem, Matt and I got to take a fast lap around the track. Matt pulled a wheelie all the way down the back section and the crowd went wild.
The night only got better as we were once again invited out on the track. This time, I walked out with Jack and Trevor and Matt came out on his bike to entertain the crowd with burn offs and wheelies, which the crowd loved. After the event, some of the kids were calling Matt, “The Wheelie King”, it was cool.
Jack and Trevor surprised me with the presentation of an award. They presented me with an American Bald Eagle Award and a plate inscribed, “Thank You for Your Service”. I have to say, “I had a big lump in my throat”, what an honor. This is my Twenty Fifth year of Military Service, as many of you know I am a Chief Warrant Officer in the Idaho Army National Guard. I am proud to be a military member and I am proud to be a member of the Project Filter Team as well. Thank You for recognizing my service on such a great night, you guys are awesome. Thank You to my family, friends and fans. I had family come from as far as Lewiston to attend the Motocross races and share this night at the Speedway.
Still, that wasn’t it; we got to go back out on the track, following the finish of the 100 lap main and congratulate the winner, Kenny Chandler. Congratulations on a great race Kenny! We helped push Kenny’s car into the Project Filter Winners Circle, where Kenny and the entire Project Filter Race Team signed hats and hung out with the fans.
What an amazing Night! Thank You Again Project Filter for another great experience and another opportunity to represent in the Fight for a Tobacco Free Idaho.
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