Why I'm Still at CMS

I am glad that I have been at CMS for the majority of my racing career. I am often asked why I have spent all of my career at one track. There are many reasons for that. First, I like who I work for. Ron Flinn has always trusted whatever direction or new ideas that I have. He has always listened to new ideas and helped me improve on the original idea that I have. In turn, he has always been respectful of any opinions or ideas. I have never felt micro-managed.

Secondly, I have always had a good relationship with the people in the tower. Sue Lincoln and Kris Ward have been in the tower with me for the past 10 years starting with my three-year stint at Ionia Raceway Park (now I-96 Speedway). I know how to work with them without interrupting the stressed environment that they are a part of and they know how to relay info to me without interrupting my announcing. Kim Fellows has been in the tower with me since I started at CMS and has always been a big help. Now that Trevor and I have gotten a comfortable system to where we are CO-announcers (instead of a lead announcer and the OTHER announcer), I am quite content with the environment in which I am surrounded. Thirdly, I have always been welcomed by the fans and drivers. My summer family has always been good to me. You have always been honest with me. You have always shared your accomplishment and your sorrows with me. You cannot imagine the power of that type of connection with all of you that spend every Saturday night with me.

Do I plan on being at CMS for the remainder of my Announcing career? I can't tell you that. I do plan to be a part of the track's announcing duo until Mr. Flinn decides that he no longer wants to promote the racing at CMS. There is no doubt that I would love to have the opportunity to move up to do broadcasting for ARCA® or some lower level of NASCAR®. However, I refuse to over-sell myself or walk over anyone in my backyard just to further my career. I am willing to remain loyal to where I have called my home. I know that any higher achievements in my career would make all of you proud. I would like to proudly represent all of you that have supported me throughout the years. I thank you!

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