RIP 1950-2008
What can I say, my father started it all. Made
sure I finished school first and then the racing hit full
throttle after that. Worked very hard on all of my
race cars and on the family's dragster back in the days of
mom's racing. He knew it all and could fix
anything in a pinch. Just when you thought we were
done at the track, dad saved the day. He was there
every step of the 30,000 miles traveled in 2006 chasing the
IMCA National Championship. In 2007 his
health began fading and he couldn't go to the track as
often. When he passed it left a huge hole in our
team and we have done our best to carry on the tradition of
excellence in his absence. Thanks Dad!
JUDY
FITZGERALD
The hardest working lady I know taking care
of my widowed grandmother while being a widow herself and
working 10-12 hours a day at her own job.
Was an amazing competitor in the family's dragster and even
competed in a Super Late Model on the pavement at one
time. I get my competitive side from
her. Mom will do just about anything and we
often have to keep her from trying to do too much.
Works off her nervous energy between races by keeping the car
absolutely spotless. Catches a lot of unnecessary
flack for it in the pits but the fans and sponsors aren't
complaining. Just watching her work motivates me
to do more and to try harder. Motivator,
supporter, and most importantly, Mom.
BLAKE
GREENWOOD
Blake joined the team in 2001 and has been a consistent
helper and supporter ever since. Helps out during
the week and has missed very few races during the
years. Will do pretty much anything to help get
the car going and to keep it going. Credits my
father for helping him learn the ins and outs of working on
the modified. Has a major addiction to the
Discovery and Learning channel shows.
JERRY
BUESIG, SR.
First came over to help in 2002 after we had
blown the same motor up 5 straight weekends. He
held our hands for a while and got us back under
way. Since then he has taken great care of our
motor program and keeps everything in tune while at the
track. When not at the track he checks in via cell
phone to make sure all is well. Has recently been
kept very busy supplying engines to many of the competitors at
the Pahrump Valley Speedway including his son, grandson, and
soon both of his daughters.
KELLY
BUESIG
A great drag racer during her time behind the wheel, Kelly
joined the team in 2004 and has been helping out both at and
away from the track for years. Her dad is my
engine builder. Both her brother and her son
compete in the modifieds so Kelly does her best to bounce back
and forth between us all on race days. Kelly also
competed in the modified class in 2006 and is rumored to be
returning soon.
JOHN
DANNENBERGER
Back after completing the NASCAR pit
crew school and earning his CDL, John is closer to us and able
to help out on occasion. Nicknamed, "Floorjack
John" by dad because he always traveled with his crew
supplies in the back of his truck. He now drives a
truck hauling a variety of things around the western states
and races a radio controlled truck in his spare
time.
DUSTY,
DAISY, & DOREY
Dusty (front), Daisy (back),
Dorey (white) are all rescued dogs. Two from a
shelter and one from a family who wanted to put them
down. Love walking the pits and the surrounding area
between races at the track. They know when it is race day and lay in
front of the doors and rush out when we open them.
DOLLY
Dad's dog Dolly traveled
with the team from 2003 - 2007. Once he scaled
back attending races, she stayed home with him.
Still part of the team from home.
