Raceus Interuptus -or- The End of the Line

 Well,  we've had so much fun chasing these guys around the country.

It has been an absolute BLAST!!



But we all have lives outside of USMTS.  Wade is very active in kart racing in the upper midwest.  And Casey has business interests in South Dakota, in fact they just poured the concrete for a big new shop, and he has recently acquired a nice parcel of real estate for development.

A few days ago he and Wade sat down to assess the best path forward.  The outcome of that discussion led to Casey placing the race rig up for sale.  It sold virtually immediately.  At the very least, they will downsize the racing operation so that they can concentrate on other matters.


We are disappointed, of course, and at the same time just a tiny bit relieved.  It has been tough at times for a couple of old folks to keep up the pace.

We are so very thankful to the Skyberg family, to Wade Bahr, and to all the others we have met along the way.  We will miss the group immensely, but will stay in touch and visit when we can.

And to all of you who have checked in on the Blog from time to time:  Thanks for letting us share this time with you.  Hope you have found it to be a little entertaining.

With that, we sign out for the final time. 

Good Luck,  and Best Wishes!!


Doug and Lorna   












Comments

  1. HaroldApril 15, 2021 at 6:03 PM

    Well, dang! It’s sure been fun keeping up with you two happy wanderers. Guess you’ll be back this way? Breakfast on me when you get here. H.

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  2. HaroldApril 15, 2021 at 6:03 PM

    Well, dang! It’s sure been fun keeping up with you two happy wanderers. Guess you’ll be back this way? Breakfast on me when you get here. H.

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  3. LoiApril 15, 2021 at 7:34 PM

    Dang, been checking about daily for an update & THIS is what I get? I get it!

    Thanks for blogging & hope you take us along on your next adventures because we”re just stuck in this “rut” of life.

    Seeya soon, hopefully. You can take my spot at Harold’s next week, cause l have to do some time at the prison camp parlor. 🍕

    ✌️

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