[racinmason]

I honestly cannot believe that last Thursday, December 20, I celebrated my 18th birthday. For a few years I said to myself, 'I cannot wait to turn 18 and be an adult,' but now, I look in the mirror and think, 'Where did the time go?' It felt like yesterday I was starting Kindergarten and thinking cartoons were real. I remember Jeff winning his fourth championship and thinking he was the God of NASCAR. I remember Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s tragic crash in 2001. I remember the Hendrick plane crashing in Martisville, Virginia. I remember Jeff winning his third Daytona 500 and missing the chase in 2005. I remember meeting Jeff in 2006 in Las Vegas and feeling that I met a high goal. I remember crying when Jeff snapped his 66 race winless streak at Phoenix in 2011. I know that February 2013 will mark my 16th year as a Jeff fan and I am proud of that. I am even getting a Jeff tattoo in a few weeks. I remember my first day of High School and how intimidating it was. Now, I am leaving High School in May. And on that day I will say to the world, "Give me your best shot World, I am ready." Being 18 is stepping into a whole new world and boy, I am ready for it.

[dupontchevy24rvg]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 18 is the milestone that 21 used to be. You are now responsible for everything you do. Oh oh. J/K


Will you be attending college? What are your plans for the future?

[racinmason]

Actually yes, my plans are to attend school on broadcasting and to become an announcer for NASCAR like Benny Parsons or Barney Hall

[rmacd]

racinmason, on 27 December 2012 - 02:55 AM, said:

Actually yes, my plans are to attend school on broadcasting and to become an announcer for NASCAR like Benny Parsons or Barney Hall

That's so Cool!!!!!

[rmacd]

Oh and if you were up here in Canada, you'd be leaving highschool on June 28th, we always seem to get out the end of june!! annoying...lol

[oldestfan]

A belated Happy Birthday 'racinmason', I love your outlook, you will succeed in your endeavours.I love it that you have been a Jeff fan since you were two, THATS dedication!Keep it up my boy.

[deb4jeff]

Hope you had a Happy Birthday and good luck and much success in College next year and after.

[jeffann]

Congrats on your 18th birthday. Thank you for staying a Jeff fan all these years. I hope you have a great time and have a great career. Go for it!

[dupontchevy24rvg]

racinmason, on 27 December 2012 - 02:55 AM, said:

Actually yes, my plans are to attend school on broadcasting and to become an announcer for NASCAR like Benny Parsons or Barney Hall

Wonderful idea! I look forward to seeing you on my TV set!

[racinmason]

dupontchevy24rvg, on 27 December 2012 - 02:29 PM, said:

Wonderful idea! I look forward to seeing you on my TV set!

I'll have so many stories to tell. And I can't wait to enrich future NASCAR fans on our favorite sport

[chattypatty24]

What a nice young man you are. We are so proud of you, and so happy you shared your dream with us. Whatever you decide to try I know you will be successful. Having the young members on this site is like a breath of fresh air. Happy belated birthday Mason. Congratulations on reaching one of many milestones of your life. Nothing but success in the new year. Patty

[shla]

Happy belated bday racin. I hope you succeed in your broadcast dreams, that would be an awesome job. Maybe you can pull a few strings and get us in on the races you will be broadcasting at

[racinmason]

shla, on 27 December 2012 - 10:20 PM, said:

Happy belated bday racin. I hope you succeed in your broadcast dreams, that would be an awesome job. Maybe you can pull a few strings and get us in on the races you will be broadcasting at

I think I can do that. I've been practicing commenting races for years. In fact, I was interviewed on Sirius Satellite Radio on Las Vegas lat year, and someone asked if I worked for Sirius. I felt proud of that

[marholdorf]

racinmason, on 28 December 2012 - 02:36 AM, said:

I think I can do that. I've been practicing commenting races for years. In fact, I was interviewed on Sirius Satellite Radio on Las Vegas lat year, and someone asked if I worked for Sirius. I felt proud of that

That must have been a thrill for you. If you work hard, I know you will accomplish your goal.
Happy belated birthday to you.