Molino’s Kart King Finishes Season With 3 State Titles

December 19, 2010

Molino’s kart racing king Jarrett Parker recently finished his season with three state titles, 16 wins, 12 pole positions and 43 top five finishes out of 55 starts.

At the recent O’Reilly’s Indoor Kart Nationals, Parker had four top 10 finishes — third in FH Heavy, fifth in Jr. Lite, ninth in Junior Animal Heavy and tenth in Junior Pro.

He was involved in one of the many wrecks that occurred during the two-day event. Parker had no where to go and hit the kart of Nich Thrash, flipping Thrash completely over. Thrash walked away with just a minor knee injury. Parker’s teammate, Dee Paschal of Georgia, was involved in a serious wreck in his last race and was hospitalized.

“Thankfully our prayers have been answered and Dee was released from the hospital and is supposed to be resting back at home in Georgia.” Parker said. “The races were with out a doubt some of the roughest driving I have seen.”

Parker offered thanks to several people as he wrapped up the 2010 season.

“A big thank you to my dad. Many thanks to Dustin Dowdy of Dowdy Motorsports who helped wrench on my kart all weekend long. And to David Lynn, thank you for your help in our pits Saturday. I have to thank Mrs. Stacie Campbell for everything she does for our group at this event, Southern Speed. Thank you especially to Dee Paschal and Mark Bowers for all of your support throughout the year. I am very thankful,” he said.

Parker drives a Tod Miller powered 2010 Phantom Seraph and pits with MB Motorsports. Jarrett Parker, a sophomore at Northview High School, is the son of Scott and Tammy Parker of Molino.

Pictured top: Molino’s Jarrett Parker (second from right) in the Winner’s Circle at the O’Reilly’s Indoor Kart Nationals. Pictured inset: Parker (right) in action. Pictured below: Jarrett Parker. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

16 Responses to “Molino’s Kart King Finishes Season With 3 State Titles”

  1. Granny & PaPa Richard on December 25th, 2010 12:25 pm

    Congrat’s , To you and your Dad,we are proud of you.

    May God Bless you always.

  2. Cory Cox on December 21st, 2010 7:14 am

    Jarrett .
    You have done such a great job you have shown people that you have gotten the Experience and that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it you are able to correct it……..and show that you are a CHAMPION at the end…….Congratulations on your 3 State Titles. Way to go man.

  3. Johnny on December 20th, 2010 9:10 am

    Jarrett….
    Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it. You have worked so hard to get here and you are a GREAT DRIVER………To bad they don’t give out 3 time awards also for Sportsmanship as well…..no matter what the issue you always show your best in every area.

    Way to go!

  4. Race Fan on December 20th, 2010 9:01 am

    Young Man you have done a great Job.
    People are watching you, Keep driving the way you are and you will go some where……….

  5. Nicola Powell on December 20th, 2010 8:03 am

    Jarrett

    What an Outstanging Job……….
    Way to go……

    you are one heck of a Driver!

  6. Sharon Bennett on December 20th, 2010 7:57 am

    What an outstanding job, Congratulations on your 3 State titles. You have out done yourself Jarrett. I know your parents have to be so very proud of you! I know the rest of your family does nothing but brag on all of your achievements. As we have all followed your winnings through the years we can not wait for another winning season……

  7. Tony Powell on December 20th, 2010 7:49 am

    Jarret Cole,

    To be successful, you have to have your heart in your sport and your sport in your heart. You have always shown true Sportsmanship to the end….. We are so proud of you on what you have achieved. Can’t wait for another great year……Congratulations on the 3 State Titles…….

  8. Candy Powell on December 20th, 2010 7:38 am

    My Jarrett…
    The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. And you will always prove them WORNG…..You are a great CHAMPION with 3 State Titles…….you out did them all with your family and friends by your side. You continue to reach for HIGH goals and reach for the stars and your name will be remember today and tomorrow for the future you’re the one that can get the job done……..

  9. Race fan - follower on December 20th, 2010 7:23 am

    Jarrett…
    The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
    And you don’t seem to have any…..
    What and Out standing Job!

    GO Jarrett!

  10. interested reader on December 19th, 2010 3:14 pm

    CONGRATS! Jarrett. Great way to finish the season. Glad you are doing ok after the big wreck. Mom and Dad must be really proud of you.

  11. Mom of 2 NHS students on December 19th, 2010 1:49 pm

    Congrats Jarrett!!!

  12. The Commander's on December 19th, 2010 1:45 pm

    Way to go – Jarrett! I know your Mom and Dad are very proud of you.

  13. Kelcie on December 19th, 2010 12:19 pm

    LOVE THE ARTICLE and the shout out to my Mom and SOUTHERN SPEED!!! Awesome job Jarrett!!! Great racing, friends, laughs, food, and memories!!!

    341 days until Batesville 2011!!! :)

  14. xpeecee on December 19th, 2010 7:44 am

    I agree with Cynical. Way to go, Jarrett!!!

  15. p on December 19th, 2010 12:27 am

    Amen way to go. Keep tooking ahead

  16. Cynical on December 19th, 2010 12:17 am

    HERE is a youngster with no time for crime – gets his name in the paper for something positive!

    How terrific!

    Now THAT’S how it ought to be. :)