URL: /heysi
Member since: 09/19/2007
Number of hits: 2676
Gender: Male
Location: Vegas
Quote/Motto: Watch for Bear Rzesnowiecky!!! 16 years old and he's the next big racing thing from Vegas
Favorite Driver: Tony Stewart
Driver I won't be sending a Christmas card:
Kurt Busch
Who Am I:
...demented and sad...but social.
Favorite Track:
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Favorite Racing Moment:
Bear winning his first Super Late Model race!!!
How I discovered Rowdy, and why I Listen:
Like most people, I was looking for a NASCAR podcast and found Rowdy. That Buck & Bass are funny and smart.....like me.
Why I'm a race fan:
When I was a kid, my mom used to take me and my brothers to Ascot in Torrance, CA. I've been hooked ever since.
What car/truck I drive now:
'04 Chevy Trailblazer & '69 Mustang
My dream car:
#20 Chevy...ooopps, I mean Toyota
Favorite Music:
This is just a partial list: Metallica, Keith Urban, +44, Beyond 7......
Favorite TV Shows:
Overhaulin', The Office, Dodger games, Nascar
Favorite Books:
Lots of History and that Harry Potter stuff is really good.
Interests:
Music, Baseball, NASCAR....
Dislikes:
Stupid people
Hobbies:
Music, Reading, Going to the races
Vices:
Beer...but that's not a vice, that's a gift from heaven
Virtues:
Loyal, Dependable, Open-minded
Heroes:
People that speak their mind and the person that invented the ipod

Last night, Bear Rzesnowiecky celebrated his 16th birthday by starting his first Super Late Model race at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The #85 didn't have any sponsor logos but looked sharp with a simple "BEAR" above the door. Bear ran well through out the 35 lap feature and was running in 4th when the leaders tangled and caused a caution right in front of him taking out the 3rd place car with front end damage. With the leaders sent to the back for contact, Bear was sitting pretty out in front with the Green/White/Checkered the only thing between him and the ultimate birthday present.
As Bear came out of the 4th corner for the green flag, a shower of sparks erupted from his right rear and his car spun, colliding with the car next to him. The 2nd place car ended up in the wall in the 1st corner and the caution came out. Turns out Bear's rear trailing arm had sheared off and without it holding his rear suspension to the frame he was at the mercy of the car. So close and yet....
Bear's first concern after getting out of the car was for the other driver and to make sure that he was alright and knew that he was sorry that the wreck had collected him as well. Bear's disappointment was obvious but he'll be in victroy lane before too long.
I've no doubt Bear will find Victory Lane...and often! These experiences are necessary in any racer's life.
On a different note, great writing Heysi!!! It was gripping : )