Short visit, just like before

The #88 Dale Jr. car was at Ona Speedway last weekend, but it was a short visit. Sort of like Junior's visit there last summer. But it was a kinder, gentler visit, albeit over before the advertised time of 8 p.m.

There was a time mixup, and Sgt. James Holley of the WV Army National Guard was very apologetic.

But on the positive side, he took about 60 pictures of people with the car for folks who were there early enough. The hauler had to leave about 6 p.m. to make his next day's stop.

The Sergeant gave out a lot of hats, shirts and Hero Cards - which are way cool, changing as you move it, between Junior in the white National Guard firesuit, to two uniformed service members.

And also a positive, Sgt. Holley has already requested the car for opening day at Ona Speedway in April, 2009.

Don't forget, there are still a few more dates to race at Ona, ending up Saturday, Oct. 25 with the second Halloween blowout. No special details yet, but I figure the drivers will be going all out to rack up points for the season. I hope there are no mishaps - including the cars.

Keep on the Ona Speedway Website for information, www.onaspeedway.com.