Molino Kart Racer Wins Big In National Event

November 5, 2010

Molino’s Jarrett Parker continues to burn up the track in the world of kart racing, taking a top spot in one of the nation’s top events in Georgia and a big win at Talladega.

At the Triple Crown in Talladega, junior racer Parker drove in the senior classes. He struggled to qualify in the teens for all three events. Parker had two third place finishes and a crowd-thrilling win, dominating the final race of the night of the Talladega Triple Crown.

At the Dawgwood Speedway in Chatsworth, Georgia, Parker looked to dominate the Chasen’ Racen’ Pro Kart Tour, the largest kart event of the year. The best junior drivers from all over the U.S. arrived with their sights set on the much hyped Pro Junior $5,001 for the winner.

Parker, the defending champion, qualified in third, just 0.076 behind the pole sitter in a field of 40 drivers trying to make the 25 kart field.

At the start of the race Parker quickly took the second place spot trailing Nolan Pope of Harrisonville, Missouri. Parker took the lead on lap 20 with Jonathon Hinson of Lancaster, South Carolina, on his bumper. With Parker leading the race to the checkered flag, Hinson hooked Parker on the last lap in turn three and four sending Parker sailing towards the fence. Parker managed to save his kart and recovered to finish the race in third earning him a top spot at the national event.

Parker drives a Todd Miller powered 2010 Phantom Seraph and pits with MB Motorsports. He won three state titles in 2010.

Jarrett Parker, a sophomore at Northview High School, is the son of Scott and Tammy Parker of Molino.

Pictured top: Jarrett Parker (left, black kart) at the Chasen’ Racen’ Pro Kart Tour in Chatsworth Georgia. Pictured inset: Parker finished the national event in third place. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

12 Responses to “Molino Kart Racer Wins Big In National Event”

  1. Race fan - follower on December 8th, 2010 9:59 am

    For success, attitude is equally as important as ability, Jarrett and you seem to have a knack for it…..keep up the great job you are headed in the right direction……people are watching.

  2. Race Fan on November 23rd, 2010 1:09 pm

    As the Late Earnhardt would say ” The winner ain’t the one with the fastest car, it’s the one who refuses to lose”………

    Young Man you are doing a great Job.
    People are watching you, Keep up the good work.

  3. Cory Cox on November 23rd, 2010 10:15 am

    Hey Jarrett…….Nobody remembers who finished second but the guy who finished second.
    Great JOB!!

    You have gone a long way, now show us what you’ve got.

  4. Tina Wright on November 23rd, 2010 10:08 am

    Congratulations, Jarrett! Great job as always. WOW!!!!!!!!

  5. NIcola Lee on November 23rd, 2010 9:52 am

    Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are………as we can all see you are being the one you should BE!

    You reall have set high goals and are achiving them all. Very proud of you.
    Congratualtions.

    Do a great job this week…..Take them all down.

  6. Larry and Sandy Brown on November 23rd, 2010 9:03 am

    HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!

  7. Larry and Sandy Brown on November 23rd, 2010 9:00 am

    Congratulations Jarrett!! Don’t eat to much turkey but have fun. Remember horse power per pound.

    Love Ya

  8. Tony K. Powell on November 23rd, 2010 7:21 am

    You’re on your way to great things!

    You did it!

    We are so proud of you man…….good luck this week.

  9. Candy Powell on November 23rd, 2010 7:19 am

    You met the challenge with determination, strength, and total confidence!
    Congrats!
    We Love you Jarrett…….

  10. Ann Marie Crouch on November 6th, 2010 12:52 pm

    I always love reading about Jarrett’s successes! What a family. So much passion and love for life.

  11. Shannon and Pam Winchester on November 5th, 2010 5:44 pm

    Congratulations, Jarrett!!! We are so very happy and proud for you!! Shannon and I both know how hard you work-and the “natural” racing talent doesn’t hurt, either!! Keep up the hard work and Keep on Whipping ‘em!!! :)

  12. interested reader on November 5th, 2010 4:16 pm

    GOOD JOB, JARRETT! Keep on keeping on. Home town guy is someone to root for. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU. Take care and stay safe!

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