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‘Flash And Dash Of A Star’ – Molino’s Kart Racing King Jarrett Parker
May 25, 2011
Molino kart racing star Jarrett Parker continues his winning ways, taking another big win this past weekend in Gulfport. The Northview High student has caught the attention of Chase’n Race’n Illustrated magazine, America’s top kart racing publication dedicated to dirt karting.
Rowdy Jordan, the magazine’s publisher, gives NorthEscambia.com an industry-insider’s look at Parker:
Submitted by Rowdy Jordan
A couple of years ago, we stumbled on a youngster on the kart racing scene from Molino. This youngster had the flash and dash of a star. This youngster was Jarrett Parker.
Rules of the sport presented an opportunity in 2010 for Jarrett to continue competing in the junior divisions while also making the move into the senior divisions at select events.
In 2011, Jarrett has made the move into the senior ranks full-time. Early results, while fairly good, paled in comparison to his usual “winning” ways. Struggling a little against much more experienced veterans served as a wake-up call for the teen. Over the past month, Jarrett has competed at two high level events with national media in attendance. If there was ever a time to “answer the call”, this was it.
Jarrett managed a strong weekend in late April in Booneville, MS at the Mississippi Dirt Track Series event, but his “break-out” event of the year came in round three of the Mississippi Series held in Gulfport, MS on May 21.
Jarrett’s performance at Gulfcoast Motorsports Park exuded maturity, confidence, and the demeanor of a champion, something that has been missing in his earlier events this season. As a result, Jarrett bagged a win in the Stock Medium feature. That was just a “warm-up” for the Pro Flathead feature, which is the measure of success on this particular tour. Jarrett started on the outside pole alongside fellow Florida competitor Carson Haulman. While Haulman led the early laps, Jarrett clearly had the fastest ride on the track, but chose wisely to bide his time as the pair of youngsters sailed away from the field of competitors.
Just past the halfway point, Jarrett took over the top spot and cruised to the checkers nearly a half second ahead of second place Wesley LeBlanc of Louisiana, to claim the big payday.
His performance at the Gulfport event signals good and bad news. The good news; Jarrett Parker is here, and he’s here to win. The bad news is for his competitors: Jarrett Parker is here, and he’s here to win!
Photos courtesy Chase’n Race’n Illustrated for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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12 Responses to “‘Flash And Dash Of A Star’ – Molino’s Kart Racing King Jarrett Parker”
Great job Jarrett! There’s nobody at the age of 16 that has as much respect from fellow competitors and the driving ability you have. You’ve had outstanding races and finishes in the past and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you.
Good for you Jarrett!! Keep up the great attitude!!!! You just continue to get better and better!! We are amazed to see how far you have come since riding your bike on our newly paved driveway 10 years ago!! ha ha We are proud of you!!
Great run Jarrett! There’s not many racers that are 15 years old that have the respect from fellow competitors and the ability to drive as well as you do. You’ve had a great run so far, I cant wait to see what else is to come in the future.
Awesome job, Jarrett. We are so very proud of you! Keep it up!
Great Job Jarrett so very proud of your winning streak keep going don’t ever give up. It sounds like it’s in your blood stay focus I know Scott will keep you that way .The best thing is that you have such great support from your family and I couldn’t tell you how much they love ya and stand with you all the way.
Congratulations Jarret!!!
Congrates!! We are very proud of you!! Keep the winning streak going!!
We love you!!
Grammy and Papa Larry
good job jarrett. maybe u could do that every race
CONGRATS Jarrett and family! Glad to see you in the news again. Keep up the good work.
Awsome Jarrett. We are so very happy for you and the whole Parker family. Fantastic job!
This fine young man comes from a long line of good drivers, I remember MZ Parker winding the gerars of that clark 5 speed in our old school bus. Great family!
The whole Parker family are an awesome group of good folks! We are a racing family ourselves & everytime we all get to meet at a track and pit together we all get to see what a team effort is all about! Jarret and his dad Scott have a relationship that makes you smile! Can’t think of anyone who deserves more wins under their belts than Jarrett! AWESOME FELLA! Keep up the great work!