USER PROFILE: MATTFAN17 (STEVE)

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Gender: Male
Joined: February 16 2007
Location: ON
Favorite Drivers: Matt Kenseth
Greg Biffle
Status: Ip proud member (562 posts)
Last online: Mar 21 2008
Profile URL: http://www.infieldparking.com/mattfan17

ABOUT ME

Introduction I guess the only thing to know about me is that I am just a huge race fan through and through. I was born into an automotive family, of which my Grandfather owned an AMC dealership, my dad owns a garage and my uncle is a mechanic aswell. My brother is going to school to be a diesel mechanic, and me well I hope to work in motorsports. And before you think I am just a kid who is dreaming, I work with many small race teams and engine shops, around my area! So if you know of any people needing help or are looking to employe a young up and coming mechanic for a race team in southern Ontario, Give me a shout I'm always looking! . GO17!!

My hobbies I am a huge Roush Racing fan! And anyone else who drives a Ford! I also like the Pettys and Patrick Carpentier (Got to root for the home boy). When I am not watching NASCAR I am competing in my true first love! Drag racing. I went to my first drag race when I was 2 months old and for 15 years watched my dad race every weekend! Finally last season I got my shot, and took home 5 runner-up finishes and 4 more semi-final finishes to finish runner-up in points aswell as runner-up in a very VERY tight rookie of the year battle. This year with a new car I intend to Kick some serious @$$ out on the 1320! Like I said I am just a plain motorsports buff! Me my dad and brother are working on putting a car together to go road racing with aswell.
I like any thing with wheels and a motor, Tractor pulling (mostly the southern ontario tractor pulling association) Off road racing, the NASCAR Canadian tire series, and I love Monster trucks! I also love riding my 2000 Polaris scrambler and my Ski-Doo! And now I'm looking to try my hand at being and engine builder and team engineer for MIKES MOWERSPORTS, my buddies lawn mower racing team!
2008 Grandbend Motorplex Street ET points:
FINAL

1. Rob Orr 24
2.Bob Orr 22
3.Doug Mckellar 18
4.STEVEN KELLER 17
5. Fernando Amorim 9
6 Steve Brown 5
7 Tony Hunter 4
8 Corey Tuck 3
9 Gary Jackson 2
10 Mike Brubacher 2

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MattyK Diana, from TX Ip proud member (64963 posts) Last online: Nov 15 2008 Posted: Nov 15 2008 Report	Matt was deep in thought during practice this week....planning a way to once again take the win at Homestead....a repeat of last year!! My special thanks to Jeff Garvin, photographer for TSRS (Texas Super Racing Series) and who also covers TMS occasionally for Nascar. Matt's car pic was taken at the recent TMS race this fall. Well, another season has come and will soon be gone, but hopefully all of you will still be gathering right here on IP during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, and Valentine holidays to share your family and personal news with us!! Before we know it....Season 2009 will begin and we'll be back at it!!! Yea!!! Good luck to all of the drivers this weekend and........
MattyK Diana, from TX Ip proud member (64963 posts) Last online: Nov 15 2008 Posted: Nov 8 2008 Report	Hi Steve...how are things going with you ??? It's been awhile since I last heard from you. Is your race season coming to an end like Matt's is??? I'm not looking forward to the next three months...are you??? Have a good race day my friend. I know...I am in my second childhood...lol. Actually, it's my zodiac symbol (not sign) for scorpio, but it looks like an "M" so it's Matt's good luck charm too. lol This was Cindy's (follown26) birthday present to me when I visited her in Florida recently....by the way...we had a ball!! The beach was absolutely beautiful so I thought I would share some pics with you about the trip too.... The white sandy beaches were just breathtaking and I really enjoyed sinking my feet down into them while Cindy just looked on saying..."Tourists"!!!!!!!!!! lol We went to this really neat shopping area that had a Bass Pro Shop in it and we couldn't resist a "Kodak" moment with the hanging shark....again, Cindy said... "Tourists"!!!! lol Cindy has been my friend for two years now and we have talked on the phone everyday since we first met....but this is the first time we had ever met. She was a gracious hostess and I love her to pieces. The last picture is just to show you the clear, blue and green water that is there and to show you Fred...see the pelican just to the left of my head??? The subject matter for the pic wasn't me...it was him...lol. He never moved an inch the whole time we were taking pictures...lol. All in all, Cindy and I had a wonderful time and I hated to leave...don't tell her!! lol Now, back to the Race Day talk.....good luck to all of the drivers in Phoenix and of course.....GO MATT!!
MattyK Diana, from TX Ip proud member (64963 posts) Last online: Nov 15 2008 Posted: Oct 25 2008 Report	I have got some of the sweetest friends in all of the world....and I love it when they make me tags. So I decided to use three that were made for me recently as my race day post. The one on the top left was made by MommaG (Marion) and the top right was made by crazy4jr88 (Kim)...she's getting pretty good at it now!! lol The big puzzle was also made my Marion...just too cool. Thanks a bunch my dear friends. Good luck to all of the drivers at Atlanta and GO MATT!! I thought I better send out an early Happy Halloween too since I will be in Florida all next week for my birthday trip. Happy Birthday too to my friends who have their special day during that week...they are mentioned in my hobby section on my site. I will miss all of you and I am sending out hugs for each and every one of you....my friends. Cya next weekend at the races...lol.
MattyK Diana, from TX Ip proud member (64963 posts) Last online: Nov 15 2008 Posted: Oct 21 2008 Report	I have missed all of my IP friends lately...I am so sorry for my absense! I've just had a very busy time lately...this month has been something else!!!!! I wasn't on IP last week because I was busy making Halloween costumes for friends and family for a party last Saturday night and I ended up wearing just a t-shirt...lol. But that shirt was stuffed with about 65 Walmart plastic bags and I was litterally burning up with the 80's temps we were having...lol. It was like a sauna in there. I also want all of my friends to know that this too is going to be a very busy week for me. I have a birthday celebration in Austin on Wednesday; and then when I return on Thursday, I will be packing to leave on a trip to Florida. I am leaving on Monday, October 27 (my birthday) to go spend the week with my friend Cindy (follown26) and my friend Ashley (kahnebudgirl) will be joining us on Thursday, October 30, for a day of fun on the beach. I can't wait. We are going to have a ball....wish all of my friends could be there. If you live in the area and want to meet with us...let me know!! I am only telling you this now in case I run out of time and can't post a race day post to everyone. And...thought you might want a Maxine send off too.... I think Maxines just has a thing about pumpkins... I guess she is still up to her devilish ways too...lol. Have a great Tuesday my friend and a wonderful week. I hope to talk to you before the weekend. Hugs.
MattyK Diana, from TX Ip proud member (64963 posts) Last online: Nov 15 2008 Posted: Oct 5 2008 Report	I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to post a race day comment to all of my friends or not....but I managed. I have also got friends who have been missing my Maxine posts too! So, I decided to combine the two this week..lol. I hope your drivers do well this Sunday at Talladega and avoid the "big one"!! And, of course, Matt too!! Enjoy the race.....I'm not through...scroll on down....... I am once again asking all of my friends to send me a picture of your fall decor (one picture per household) so that I can display it on my site!! I did this last year and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I think it gives us a chance to see that creative side of you too. Thanks in advance for participating. Hugs. I received an email today from two of my friends and I know a lot of you know them too....it's Txracefan88 (Sue) and her husband, Texas3fan (Richard). They left on vacation to New York a couple of days ago and just wanted me to say they said hi and they hope all of the drivers have a safe race on Sunday. I wish them a safe and fun trip.
MattyK Diana, from TX Ip proud member (64963 posts) Last online: Nov 15 2008 Posted: Sep 27 2008 Report	I just wish I knew what was shared....maybe it was: "Just come on up to the front with me Junior and we will take the top two spots here at Kansas!" Or maybe Junior said: "Hmmmm...."Maybe we should just play it cool for most of the race and wait until the end to take our spots!" Regardless, I have a feeling they were at least discussing it!! lol Those little devils...lol. I hope that your drivers are having their moments too. Have a good race day my friends and I'll see you at the races!
MattyK Diana, from TX Ip proud member (64963 posts) Last online: Nov 15 2008 Posted: Sep 24 2008 Report	How many of you out there are into this TV program??? I never miss a showing. I already have the winner picked. It will be Maks and his gold medal volleyball partner...she's doing good and will only get better. Of course I reserve the right as a woman to change my mind as time goes on...lol. I hope you have a really good day my friend and as always...I am sending you a big Hump Day hug!!
MattyK Diana, from TX Ip proud member (64963 posts) Last online: Nov 15 2008 Posted: Sep 21 2008 Report	Can't you just see me riding around in this to go shopping, visiting my friends, or just about anything I want to do and do it in style!! lol And as Kenny put it, it would also be energy efficient!! I wonder how fast it goes....that would be the test. I'm just stopping by to say "Have a good race day", and good luck to all of your drivers. I'll see you at the races.....hugs.
MattyK Diana, from TX Ip proud member (64963 posts) Last online: Nov 15 2008 Posted: Sep 19 2008 Report	Okay....Maxine has some more new opionions....and I thought it might be time to share them with all of you. To begin with...you know how Maxine is about her coffee...she just can't focus without it!! She even wants to share a few thoughts with us about marriage and politics..... Yep...you can always count on the old gal to tell it like it is...at least according to Maxine!! lol She and I both hope you have a really good Friday and a wonderful weekend. We're racing at the Monster Mile again, and I for one can't wait. Hugs.
MattyK Diana, from TX Ip proud member (64963 posts) Last online: Nov 15 2008 Posted: Sep 16 2008 Report	OMG...I am so proud of you. Can you take a pic of yourself standing next to your car and send it to me??? I would love to have it. Be sure and keep me informed on your progress in the championship. I just feel like I have a deep connection with you my friend. Hugs.