Through the Eyes of a Mother of a Race Driver
At the age of 29, on June 25, 1997 I looked into the eyes of a 7 pound 9 ounce beautiful baby girl and frilly dresses and ballet slippers went through my mind.
Nine years later, those ballet slippers became race shoes and a race suit with speeds of 60 mph and the only pirouette was when the go cart would spin out.
Flash forward to 2021, I look back and remember all the slumber parties (not with girls and girly stuff) at the tracks with race families. Late into the night all the kids would ride scooters and golf carts around the track; make s’mores at the bon fire; race scooter obstacle courses; etc. They all made life long friends where some have continued into NASCAR and others have found different pathways.
In the end, once you’ve become part of the race family, you’re always a race family. The bond is priceless! Thank you to all the local short tracks who gave our family the memories through the years!
Sincerely,
Mother of Natalie Decker
Beautiful sentiments Amy! We feel part of your racing family and we support Natalie in all her endeavors!
Love it! She’s till eating out a bowl with her fingers and wearing ballet slippers. 🙂
HEY ARE YOU STILL AVAILABLE, I WOULD LOVE TO BE THERE BY YOUR SIDE.
Beautiful sentiments Amy! We consider ourselves part of your racing family! We will always support Natalie in all of her endeavors !
Chuck and Amy Decker have raised a beautiful and talented young lady by the name of Natalie. You all are Team Decker Family. I’m all on board with Team Decker! I’m proud to be from Wisconsin. Yes I am!