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[Dad#17]

WHITESELL RACING #17 OSW closes down. Whitesell Racing officially closes the doors. My son Justin and I started in the venture of Sprint Car racing with a push from a well-known driver. That was 3 1/2 years ago. At the time it was called the Limited Sprints. This class matured and Mercer Raceway gave this class a shot in the arm by bring 5.3L and 305 engines under a very well-constructed set of rules. Some may argue this point. Over the 3 1/2 years we were involved, I watched my son become a contender weekly. And yes a winner. He accomplished so much and learned so much. The hardest news I ever broke to him is that I was shutting the team down and selling out. The reasons will remain personal as that is just what it is. I want to thank my son for the memories he gave me. Ones I will never forget as long as I live. From the first win, to his last race. Making 410 shows and a 360 show with an underpowered motor, but you did it and finished strong. I missed one race during this 3 1/2 years and he won that night at Sportsman Speedway this year. But the phone call was like I was there with him. I know Justin wants to continue his racing career and I support him 100%. I would love to see a team needing a driver to give him a shot. I promise you he will work hard, drive hard and bring it home with nothing left on the track. He is a book full of knowledge with these cars and never gave up on wanting to learn more. Many nights he was in the garage working on cars when I was just dead tired. He would just say, “It needs to be done and be ready”. And never a dirty car at the track. There are so many people to thank. First, all the drivers in the OSW class. You guys are just good people. To Guy Griffin, he started us out and made many trips to my house helping us out. I will forever be thankful to you and Stacy. And to his crew. Mike Kekich you gave Justin the tools needed in the car and out of the car. You my friend took him to the next level. I would listen to the two of you speaking a language I never really understood. Mike and Sue Smith. Mike your one hell of an engine guy. Always there when we needed you. Sue the support is un measureable. And to the entire 5K team. All of you are family. Jimmy Morse, you are so fun to be around. Nug and Jeff, always at the ready when there was a need. There are so many more. Bob Anderson and family, Mike Lutz, Gary Edwards, Jason S, Len and crew, Dennis and his giant Jay. The Mattis’s. And to the tracks that supported this class. I am sorry if I missed anyone…. But there is two special people who I really need to thank. Uncle Bob, you have forgotten more than most will ever know. Thank you for being there and being a friend. Chaplain Bill, your words of support and praying with us weekly at the track. Your handshake, your smile and love of the lord. I now have a bit more understanding of my relationship with god because of you. Justin, my son first, the driver of the #17 OSW second. I love you my son, as all fathers know what I am saying here. There is a bond we shared at the track. Mostly good, a few potholes. But know I was always your biggest supporter. Again, there is a hell of a driver needing a ride, a chance. Don’t let him get away without a try. Just sit and talk with him and you will be impressed. Give him a call at 330-507-0862.

Edited by Dad#17, 27 November 2012 - 07:00 PM.

[A913]

Sorry to hear. Enjoyed watching you guys at Mercer. Hope he gets a ride as he's for sure one of the better 305 drivers.

[23jrfan]

Praying for his next opportunity. I enjoy taking his photo in vl at Mercer.

[Dad#17]

I also would like to thank the sponsors who helped us. Chris and Sabrina. Supiour Auto Body and K&K Dynamics. And a very special thanks to Fully Injected. They put Justin's name out there weekly with write-ups on the site. Please support them,,, www.fullinjected.com

[Don]

Sad to hear going to miss you at Mercer. Hope you can find a ride. Praying for you and family hope all ok

Edited by Don, 29 November 2012 - 09:22 PM.

[Don]

WHITESELL RACING #17 OSW closes down.

Whitesell Racing officially closes the doors. My son Justin and I started in the venture of Sprint Car racing with a push from a well-known driver. That was 3 1/2 years ago. At the time it was called the Limited Sprints. This class matured and Mercer Raceway gave this class a shot in the arm by bring 5.3L and 305 engines under a very well-constructed set of rules. Some may argue this point.

Over the 3 1/2 years we were involved, I watched my son become a contender weekly. And yes a winner. He accomplished so much and learned so much. The hardest news I ever broke to him is that I was shutting the team down and selling out. The reasons will remain personal as that is just what it is. I want to thank my son for the memories he gave me. Ones I will never forget as long as I live. From the first win, to his last race. Making 410 shows and a 360 show with an underpowered motor, but you did it and finished strong. I missed one race during this 3 1/2 years and he won that night at Sportsman Speedway this year. But the phone call was like I was there with him.

I know Justin wants to continue his racing career and I support him 100%. I would love to see a team needing a driver to give him a shot. I promise you he will work hard, drive hard and bring it home with nothing left on the track. He is a book full of knowledge with these cars and never gave up on wanting to learn more. Many nights he was in the garage working on cars when I was just dead tired. He would just say, “It needs to be done and be ready”. And never a dirty car at the track.

There are so many people to thank. First, all the drivers in the OSW class. You guys are just good people. To Guy Griffin, he started us out and made many trips to my house helping us out. I will forever be thankful to you and Stacy. And to his crew. Mike Kekich you gave Justin the tools needed in the car and out of the car. You my friend took him to the next level. I would listen to the two of you speaking a language I never really understood. Mike and Sue Smith. Mike your one hell of an engine guy. Always there when we needed you. Sue the support is un measureable. And to the entire 5K team. All of you are family. Jimmy Morse, you are so fun to be around. Nug and Jeff, always at the ready when there was a need. There are so many more. Bob Anderson and family, Mike Lutz, Gary Edwards, Jason S, Len and crew, Dennis and his giant Jay. The Mattis’s. And to the tracks that supported this class. I am sorry if I missed anyone….

But there is two special people who I really need to thank. Uncle Bob, you have forgotten more than most will ever know. Thank you for being there and being a friend. Chaplain Bill, your words of support and praying with us weekly at the track. Your handshake, your smile and love of the lord. I now have a bit more understanding of my relationship with god because of you.

Justin, my son first, the driver of the #17 OSW second. I love you my son, as all fathers know what I am saying here. There is a bond we shared at the track. Mostly good, a few potholes. But know I was always your biggest supporter.

Again, there is a hell of a driver needing a ride, a chance. Don’t let him get away without a try. Just sit and talk with him and you will be impressed. Give him a call at 330-507-0862.

[Quarterson-Lutz racing]

Thanks for letting us be part of your racing family, very cool look into what goes on in the pits with hard work, emotions, and the bond all the teams have with each other to help one another every week. We wish the best for the Whitesell family and hope to see Justin racing again in the future.

[TheLegend]

Thanks for letting us be part of your racing family, very cool look into what goes on in the pits with hard work, emotions, and the bond all the teams have with each other to help one another every week. We wish the best for the Whitesell family and hope to see Justin racing again in the future.

Why not tell Justin to get a job and buy a race car

[dirtpaw12]

Really have to be that f*cking ignorant grow up. Good luck hope you find a ride always fun watching race

[Tom Lang]

Why not tell Justin to get a job and buy a race car

I guess you don't understand the business of racing. Finding a sponsor or a position as a hired driver is a job. Sitting around taking pot shots at people on the internet is easy. Please detail for us all of your accomplishments in the sport. I've never seen the name The Legend in any press releases I've recieved from any of the tracks or sanctioning bodies.

[TheLegend]

I guess you don't understand the business of racing. Finding a sponsor or a position as a hired driver is a job. Sitting around taking pot shots at people on the internet is easy. Please detail for us all of your accomplishments in the sport. I've never seen the name The Legend in any press releases I've recieved from any of the tracks or sanctioning bodies.

You need to search my real name " the Pennsylvania Hole Beater"

[no alky added]

You need to search my real name " the Pennsylvania Hole Beater"

you are the Pennsylvania D-ck Beater. 90% of the shit you got is from daddy. why didn't you get a job when you started and buy your own.

[TheLegend]

you are the Pennsylvania D-ck Beater. 90% of the shit you got is from daddy. why didn't you get a job when you started and buy your own.

Ask anyone who knows and they will tell you that isn't true ...and was never true..I have always paid for all of my shit ... I started working when I was 14 years old unloading lucking trucks for 5 dollars an hour ... The only thing someone can say to piss me off is that something has been handed to me . I work harder and longer than any 2 people you know combined .....

[racefan18]

Ask anyone who knows and they will tell you that isn't true ...and was never true..I have always paid for all of my shit ... I started working when I was 14 years old unloading lucking trucks for 5 dollars an hour ... The only thing someone can say to piss me off is that something has been handed to me . I work harder and longer than any 2 people you know combined .....

O yes you must always be busy with work thats why your always on here right?

[TheLegend]

O yes you must always be busy with work thats why your always on here right?

In know its crazy but there's a thing called a smart phone ... You should look into getting one

[racefan18]

In know its crazy but there's a thing called a smart phone ... You should look into getting one

No shit. But its crazy that u work so hard but still find time to go online and post on here all the time.

[Rocketman71]

First of all let me state this"i have no accomplishments on the actual track"but you "The Legend"what are your accomplishments, Please list,this could be interesting

[Dad#17]

And may I ask who is "The Legend"??? Please post your real name, don't hide and give me a call. If you know me or Justin, sure would like to talk about your finger pointing. I was the owner of this team and Justin was the driver. Thus the funding of this team comes from the owner. He did contribute. I accepted what he did do and most of that can not be measured in $$$. But this closing was not about having the funding to keep going, it was personal.

[TheLegend]

And may I ask who is "The Legend"??? Please post your real name, don't hide and give me a call. If you know me or Justin, sure would like to talk about your finger pointing. I was the owner of this team and Justin was the driver. Thus the funding of this team comes from the owner. He did contribute. I accepted what he did do and most of that can not be measured in $$$. But this closing was not about having the funding to keep going, it was personal.

There was no finger pointing , I am pointing out reality , there is not a bunch of people with money burning holes in their pockets waiting to finance someone's entertainment on the weekends. The only people funding rides are parents for their kids or guys who are mega loaded and want to see their car in victory lane at any cost. Those guys own WOO type teams not local 305 stuff. The guys who are racing are doing it out of their own pocket or they use the knee pad technique of begging sponsors. I wish the dude luck is his racing endeavors but most likely it's going to require he generate his own funding. It's funny you say I'm hiding , 99.99999% of this board knows exactly who I am. I go by the nick name " the Pennsylvania hole beater" aka jonny huck...

Edited by TheLegend, 02 December 2012 - 03:36 PM.

[dirtguy200948]

There was no finger pointing , I am pointing out reality , there is not a bunch of people with money burning holes in their pockets waiting to finance someone's entertainment on the weekends. The only people funding rides are parents for their kids or guys who are mega loaded and want to see their car in victory lane at any cost. Those guys own WOO type teams not local 305 stuff. The guys who are racing are doing it out of their own pocket or they use the knee pad technique of begging sponsors. I wish the dude luck is his racing endeavors but most likely it's going to require he generate his own funding. It's funny you say I'm hiding , 99.99999% of this board knows exactly who I am. I go by the nick name " the Pennsylvania hole beater" aka jonny huck...

What a great name!