11/13/2019
Joel Rayborne
2019 Comes to a Close
Good Evening everyone.
Well we have come to the decision that the 2019 USAC/.0CRA Sprint Car Series season is over for the Jim Blakesley Racing #12B team and we will not be going to AZ for Western Worlds.
It has been an amazing season and a trying one at the same time. We have learned so much throughout the year in preparation for 2020.
We have to thank all of our sponsors and supporters that have helped me for so many years, including this year, chase my dreams.
First off is my thankfulness to Jim Blakesley. He is the reason I am chasing my dream and have made it this far. I am grateful for the opportunities he has given me and continues to give me for 2020. Thank you Jim, I am forever in your debt.
A&J Racing quarter midgets for always being there when we have needed parts. From .25 midgets to sprint cars you have always stood by my side.
DJ Safety is the best safety equipment on the market. For 11 years Ben Conant has made sure I was safe and looking good. Thank you so much Ben.
Justice Brothers came on board in 2014 and I could not be more luckier to be apart of their team. Thank you for the support in 2019 and for joining us in 2020.
Okie Race Cars and Tobey Sampson is the main reason I am able to drive for Jim Blakesley. He orchestrated the whole merger in 2017 and I am so happy and lucky it has continued on. Thank you Tobey Sampson for all you have done. You are so far away, yet so available to help, and we miss you.
ROW Signs & Graphics has done such a great job making sure that every car I climb in looks good. Thank you Justin Coumans and team for working so hard to make the Jim Blakesley #12B cars look awesome.
Jake Swanson and Jake Swanson Shock Technology came on board in 2017 and the cars have never felt better. Thank you Jake for making sure our suspension needs are always met.
K&N Filters, the leading company in filtration needs, came on board in 2019 and gave a 16 year old a chance to showcase how great their products are. Our Jim Blakesley racing engines have never been so happy as they were this year with K&N Filters air boxes atop of them. Thank you K&N Filters and Tony Yorkman.
In 2017 Tom Dunkel and Inland Machinery Moving gave me the chance of a lifetime to reach the next level in my quest to fulfill my dream of being a professional race car driver. Tommy and Christy Dunkel have been so supportive and behind us since day one. Thank you.
I have to say thank you to my Dad, Tim, Grandpa, Grandma, Jon, Lavandis, and everyone who has helped throughout the year.
Thank you everyone for an amazing 2019.
The 2020 season starts right now. We are preparing, building, and looking towards next year. We are in search of marketing partners that are looking to be a apart of one of the fastest growing sports in America. Please contact us via PM or www.JoelRayborne.com for opportunities in 2020 that can help your company and products.
Come on 2020, hurry up and get here.
Submitted By: Rodney Rayborne
