08/02/2026
We will always remember and have special place in our hearts for NASCAR Youth Series National hosted at Little Kalamazoo Speedway ❤️ when you win your first ever National & do it so on your home state soil, it just hits even more!!!!! 🥹 🏁
Overall we had a solid weekend in all 5 of his cars - yep, you heard that right - we decided last minute to run Sr Honda for “funsies”…and honestly super happy we did! Thank you to Tim Bertrand for allowing us to run such a beast of a motor!!!
The phrase of the weekend ended up being “THE CAR WON’T TURN!!!!” every time Bryce pulled off the track. Joke was on him, because the only car we didn’t touch or make adjustments to from the heats?! SR ANIMAL!!! And he wins!!!! 🤣
So let’s talk about the other class finishes before we get to the big thoughts:
Lt 160 - X car A main
Sr Honda - 6th B main
Lt WF - 8th A main
Formula Mod - 7th A main
Now onto the big one - Sr Animal!!!!
What a run! Bryce started P3 and quickly moved into P2 after a few starts and a red flag. Almost half way through the race he moved into the lead and impressed us so much by staying focused on that ultimate goal - WIN!!!! As you can see Nick was not excited or emotional at all 🙈😂
It was truly one of those emotional moments we will never forget - every race, every disappointment, every accomplishment has led to this one moment in time. Bryce finally attained the one goal that started as a glimmer of hope a couple years ago to actually holding the Cook Out checkered flag in his gloved hands during his victory laps 💪🏻🥳🏁
We couldn’t have done it without some amazing support along the way:
Ultimate QM / BRE / Kyle Jones Racing Shocks / Raber Performance / Velocita by Borsos Racing
Serra Chevrolet Sterling Heights / Phoenix Machinery Movers - thank you for continuing to believe in & sponsor Bryce 🤝 WE FINALLY DID IT!!!
The Real Diehl Fan Club - Jack, you are a true driver whisperer and an amazing coach with Bryce! You’ve been there through all the highs and lows, and you’ve truly coached him into a better driver thanks to all your feedback and friendship!
Guppy - thank you for being the best tire guy out there (we know you’ve had lots of offers from other teams 😉 😜) it was definitely your tire work through the many races that has helped Bryce get to this point!
We were so overwhelmed and humbled by all the support of so many at the track reaching out to congratulate us, as well as so many that watched on FloRacing - we want to thank you all! Each message was shared with Bryce, and I know he was so thankful.
Lastly I want to wish congrats to all the teams that also won their very first National race yesterday too - Weston Kudner (yayyyy Team Chevy!!!!) / Grayson Hathaway / Oliver Shahan / Kyle Farrow / Ledger Winterburn - What a wonderful memory we all experienced together!!!
Thank you to Jason Reasin Photography & Brett Miller Photography for capturing these moments for us! 📸
