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Rick,
Hope your getting stronger every day! I plan on making it back to Colorado for a few races in 09 (as long as all of these series don’t split the entries).
You are right about Alan. He did help propel our program to another level. as did AJ Noud. You can see that in AJ’s program and success today. Alan was always so much fun to watch in anything he drove. And, the one cool thing about him, he never got nervous in ANYTHING. At Petite lemans at Road Atlanta, he was getting ready to crawl into the LMP2 car for his first stint. While we were helping him get his stuff on Kelly asked “are you nervous?” He simply replied, “Hell No, this is my job.” then crawled in the car and was picking people off like crazy (until the engine blew 3rd stint or so). That is exactly how he is in anything he races. From karts, race cars, or trying to scare me in rental cars, he never seemed rattled. That was the cool thing about watching him.
And most importantly, the image you see of him helping everyone and being kind is not an acting job. One of the coolest people with the biggest heart. The memories of being in Italy, racing in colorado, star mazda, everything. That is why I miss racing soooooo much. gotta hang out with a true friend every weekend.
See you all next year. (notice I did not type Y’all) NEVER!!!!!!!!
I really dug his interview.
Also, I really really liked his proposal of what should be done with karting as far as promoting it.
I think a big-name shootout that follows/travels with AMA Supercross,etc….to compete for a big purse would be kickass.
It would get it up on TV and maybe even ESPN….allow a lot of these guys exposure, etc.It was cool also to see Alan talk about driving school Formula Cars….and pretty much how uneven they (are) or can be.
I totally agree:)Sounds like a really cool guy. :usa:
Rick,
Alan has driven on most every track in the country so to even be mentioned is an honor. We are lucky with all the great people here in Colorado that come to our facility and really do appreciate the improvements we make, that is what makes it all worthwhile.
As for Alan, when you think of the perfect driver he it the first on the list in my opinion. The smoothest driver I have ever seen, so effortless and calm, also one of the fastest ever and most importantly a great role model for our kids. Sabre’ for one has tried to copy his style and is also very aware of how well he handles himself off the track with fans and sponsors. The one thing I never understood is why someone did not or has not put him in a racecar fulltime. Had he had a chance I am sure we would of seen him fulltime in either Nascar, Indy or maybe even Formula One..
Merry Christmas to everyone…
Great read, Thanks Rick. I was too busy to read it last week when it popped up. Glad you reminded me.
Often there has been many times the question has been asked ” Are you related to Alan?”
Let it be known that somewhere way back in time, Like way back when the Rudolph’s
came from Germany and settled in this beautiful country – there was a connection
Mr. Alan Rudolph has been a great inspiration to both Travis and Ryan. Infact When Travis
ran the Greeley Grand Prix, Alan Smiled and said “Wow I’m not the only Rudolph in Karting!”
He and Richy B. helped Travis dial in the RBI Chassis and Travis podiumed that weekend..Alan is a class act……………… :clap:
Ron Rudolph
My drivers:
Travis Rudolph 125 shifter
Ryan Rudolph “2008 Mini Max Champion”- 2009 Tag Jr. / S5
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