Alright, I just got off the phone with Derek and he finished up the LCQ just 4 spots shy of making the show tomorrow. He wanted me to pass along a Big Thank You to ALL of y’all that wished him well and had his back. He certainly gave it his all and for sure put himself in front of...
It is my understanding that due to the large number of entries they are running qualifying races to get on the gate for the 125 race. If some of the riders don't show up, maybe they won't run the qualifiers, but last week Derek was expecting to have to qualify. I know this man, and admire what he is doing. He is 56 years old, weighs 280lbs and is racing a 125. He is fast. He used to race for Mitch Payton's team, back in the day, on a Husqvarna. I am pulling for him, and hope he makes the...
James “Derek” Wedding. 56 years of Texas firecracker he. Never met him. Want to. Just saw his video on Facebook and, I’ve seen his (very impressive)results recently in an old 1980 Cycle News, when he was running the Nationals. He’s trying to qualify for the 125 race. Please encourage him - since I can’t be there.
Ohhhhh he's gonna make it !!! Look at this cats form and hell his pants already say "RACE READY", shit he's a firm stamp it right now. I wonder where this dude rides at currently....we hit the DFW tracks every now and then.
Derek “AirBus” Wedding is a personal and very good friend of mine. He’s legit from the gate drop and doesn’t mess around. He was blazing fast back in our younger days and can still Haul The Mail. It’s Awesome to watch him rail that 125! If any Kat in our age group has a shot in making the show it’s...