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Hot Rods and Sweet rides Kelsey Sommers The go-cart circuit Kelsey Sommers Teen taken by racing Kelsey Sommers Sophomore has eyes on NASCAR Kelsey Sommers Crazy Eights: Amber Allen William Anderson
May 23, 2005
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Teen graduates from the go-cart circuit By Kelsey Sommers “You can’t just get into racing thinking you can go as fast as everyone else. It takes time and practice,” said Joe Gabrielson, a 17-year-old E-mod racer from Champion High School. After racing go-carts for the past three years, Gabrielson is racing E-mods for the first time. The difference between an E-mod and a stock car is in the chassis, or frame. The E-mod chassis are built from the ground up. Gabrielson’s favorite race is a true come-from-behind story of when he was still racing go-carts. “I spun out then went through the caution and went to last place. I passed one car right away, then on the last turn of the last lap I passed the other go-cart for the win.” Gabrielson became interested in racing through his father who had raced in the '70s and '80s. Gabrielson hopes one day to be in the Hooter’s Pro Club. Back to Top Teen taken by racing By Kelsey Sommers Sixteen-year-old Mecca resident Mike Hillman has watched his cousins race their go-carts and has always wanted to try it. Several months ago, he got the chance and has been racing ever since. During his short racing career, Hillman has won several races. He said that his greatest accomplishment thus far was his three-race win, when he came in first on both heat races and the feature. His favorite race so far was at Slippery Rock Speedway. “It was my first race where I was up in front," said Hillman. So far Hillman has been lucky driving his go-cart. He said he has had no bad accidents or wrecks. He is looking forward to a 1,000-lap race this season. “I might be in that,” he said. “It looks interesting.” Hillman said that he has no future racing plans. “Right now I’m just having fun racing go-carts,” he said. He said that he is motivated to race by fun. Back to Top Sophomore has eyes on NASCAR By Kelsey Sommers Ever since Chris Roberts’ father took him to his first go-cart race, he has wanted to compete, and for the past seven years he has been doing just that. He first raced go-carts and then began racing stock cars when he was old enough. “I want to race NASCAR," said the Maplewood High School sophomore. Roberts’ proudest moment was his first top 5 run to nationals. One of his not-so-great moments was when he was run over. “I smashed my thumb,” he said. It comes as no surprise that he is a NASCAR fan, considering he wants to race in it some day. He is a faithful Jeff Gordon fan. Roberts is sponsored by the Twin State Auto Club and is looking forward to this year’s season. Roberts has some advice for those who are looking at giving racing a try, “If you use your head, you can do pretty much anything.” Back to Top Crazy Eights Compiled by WILLIAM ANDERSON, McDonald High School NAME: Amber Allen SCHOOL: Austintown Fitch High School GRADE: 12 1. What’s the one TV show you are glued to? "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" 2. Where do you most frequently hang out? My boyfriend’s house. 3. Where would you like to be and what would you like to be doing in 10 years? In Florida with someone I love owning my own business with my best friend. 4. What is your proudest moment? Getting a 26 on the ACT the first time I took it. 5. What is your most embarrassing moment? Diving into a public pool and losing my bottoms. 6. What really ticks you off? When people make fun of special needs kids. 7. What is your idea of a perfect date? Any time is perfect spent with the one you love. 8. Who do you most admire? My mommy. Crazy Eights is produced by students attending the Tribune Chronicle high school journalism workshops. For information on the workshops, e-mail pageone@tribune-chronicle.com.
Teen taken by racing By Kelsey Sommers Sixteen-year-old Mecca resident Mike Hillman has watched his cousins race their go-carts and has always wanted to try it. Several months ago, he got the chance and has been racing ever since. During his short racing career, Hillman has won several races. He said that his greatest accomplishment thus far was his three-race win, when he came in first on both heat races and the feature. His favorite race so far was at Slippery Rock Speedway. “It was my first race where I was up in front," said Hillman. So far Hillman has been lucky driving his go-cart. He said he has had no bad accidents or wrecks. He is looking forward to a 1,000-lap race this season. “I might be in that,” he said. “It looks interesting.” Hillman said that he has no future racing plans. “Right now I’m just having fun racing go-carts,” he said. He said that he is motivated to race by fun. Back to Top Sophomore has eyes on NASCAR By Kelsey Sommers Ever since Chris Roberts’ father took him to his first go-cart race, he has wanted to compete, and for the past seven years he has been doing just that. He first raced go-carts and then began racing stock cars when he was old enough. “I want to race NASCAR," said the Maplewood High School sophomore. Roberts’ proudest moment was his first top 5 run to nationals. One of his not-so-great moments was when he was run over. “I smashed my thumb,” he said. It comes as no surprise that he is a NASCAR fan, considering he wants to race in it some day. He is a faithful Jeff Gordon fan. Roberts is sponsored by the Twin State Auto Club and is looking forward to this year’s season. Roberts has some advice for those who are looking at giving racing a try, “If you use your head, you can do pretty much anything.” Back to Top Crazy Eights Compiled by WILLIAM ANDERSON, McDonald High School NAME: Amber Allen SCHOOL: Austintown Fitch High School GRADE: 12 1. What’s the one TV show you are glued to? "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" 2. Where do you most frequently hang out? My boyfriend’s house. 3. Where would you like to be and what would you like to be doing in 10 years? In Florida with someone I love owning my own business with my best friend. 4. What is your proudest moment? Getting a 26 on the ACT the first time I took it. 5. What is your most embarrassing moment? Diving into a public pool and losing my bottoms. 6. What really ticks you off? When people make fun of special needs kids. 7. What is your idea of a perfect date? Any time is perfect spent with the one you love. 8. Who do you most admire? My mommy. Crazy Eights is produced by students attending the Tribune Chronicle high school journalism workshops. For information on the workshops, e-mail pageone@tribune-chronicle.com.
Sophomore has eyes on NASCAR By Kelsey Sommers Ever since Chris Roberts’ father took him to his first go-cart race, he has wanted to compete, and for the past seven years he has been doing just that. He first raced go-carts and then began racing stock cars when he was old enough. “I want to race NASCAR," said the Maplewood High School sophomore. Roberts’ proudest moment was his first top 5 run to nationals. One of his not-so-great moments was when he was run over. “I smashed my thumb,” he said. It comes as no surprise that he is a NASCAR fan, considering he wants to race in it some day. He is a faithful Jeff Gordon fan. Roberts is sponsored by the Twin State Auto Club and is looking forward to this year’s season. Roberts has some advice for those who are looking at giving racing a try, “If you use your head, you can do pretty much anything.” Back to Top Crazy Eights Compiled by WILLIAM ANDERSON, McDonald High School NAME: Amber Allen SCHOOL: Austintown Fitch High School GRADE: 12 1. What’s the one TV show you are glued to? "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" 2. Where do you most frequently hang out? My boyfriend’s house. 3. Where would you like to be and what would you like to be doing in 10 years? In Florida with someone I love owning my own business with my best friend. 4. What is your proudest moment? Getting a 26 on the ACT the first time I took it. 5. What is your most embarrassing moment? Diving into a public pool and losing my bottoms. 6. What really ticks you off? When people make fun of special needs kids. 7. What is your idea of a perfect date? Any time is perfect spent with the one you love. 8. Who do you most admire? My mommy. Crazy Eights is produced by students attending the Tribune Chronicle high school journalism workshops. For information on the workshops, e-mail pageone@tribune-chronicle.com.
Crazy Eights Compiled by WILLIAM ANDERSON, McDonald High School NAME: Amber Allen SCHOOL: Austintown Fitch High School GRADE: 12 1. What’s the one TV show you are glued to? "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" 2. Where do you most frequently hang out? My boyfriend’s house. 3. Where would you like to be and what would you like to be doing in 10 years? In Florida with someone I love owning my own business with my best friend. 4. What is your proudest moment? Getting a 26 on the ACT the first time I took it. 5. What is your most embarrassing moment? Diving into a public pool and losing my bottoms. 6. What really ticks you off? When people make fun of special needs kids. 7. What is your idea of a perfect date? Any time is perfect spent with the one you love. 8. Who do you most admire? My mommy. Crazy Eights is produced by students attending the Tribune Chronicle high school journalism workshops. For information on the workshops, e-mail pageone@tribune-chronicle.com.
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