Bradley Morris Rules LOORRS Prolite Class in Rounds 9 & 10 at Glen Helen Raceway
- 16 Aug 2012
Bradley Morris once again competed in Modified Kart, Limited Buggy and Prolite, and this time he was able to get that unobstructed view from the summit he was looking for. In fact, Bradley Morris stood atop the podium three times, once in Limited Buggy, and then with his back-to-back wins in Prolite, in which he lead every lap. The youngest driver competing in the field didn't just arbitrarily stumble into the victories either, he got it done with fan-pleasing flair and high drama, fighting off the charges put to him by some of the most talented shortcourse drivers on the planet. "There were so many yellows in round nine I had to fight hard to stay ahead of Casey Currie and Brian Deegan the entire race," remarked Morris after the race, "I would pull out a slight lead and then someone would cause a yellow and they would be right back on my bumper. Having Danny (Ebberts) on the radio was a huge help. He let me know where everyone was and what they were doing behind me."
Even though 22 other racers where again looking to chase down Bradley Morris in round 10 on Sunday, extraordinarily enough the pressure wasn't near as intense in that race. Bradley Morris started on the front row and once he claimed the lead, he quickly separated himself from the others, building a sizeable gap on the field. Maintaining a remarkably smooth and consistent tempo, Bradley Morris was actually able to back-off just a bit in order save the truck towards the end of the race. For the sake of perspective this would be a noteworthy time to recap that Bradley Morris isn't yet legally old enough for a driver's license issued from the DMV. With three laps to go in round 10, it was Deegan that offered up one last assault at the teenage prodigy. Bradley Morris remained unfazed; his rhythm was unshakable, as he held onto the lead, undeterred and unchallenged to the finish.
After some time to let it all sink in Bradley Morris remarked, "It took a couple days to settle in and get back to real life, and from now on, I will be able to go into the races with more confidence and be less nervous. In the first race on Saturday I felt a little scared and I didn't want to do anything stupid to mess it up. But in Sunday's race I knew I had the capability to win. I didn't let my mind wander and made sure to look straight ahead at the next obstacle that was coming up. After the tight race on Saturday - I was completely sure I could win."
With Bradley Morris ' accelerated learning curve, his inherent teenage fearlessness, and more aptitude than seems fair for one person to possess, the next goal waiting to be crossed off his to-do list is wide open. Put another way, if Bradley Morris was a public stock up for optioning, this would be a good time to get in on the action. "My family and friends help me stay grounded in between races, and my dad and my spotter, Danny Ebberts, help me a great deal when I am in the truck and in the moment," adds Morris . "I am ready to go for the next rounds, and I just can't wait to get out on the track and go chase down some more victories." Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world. |
