After a brief period of uncertainty, I now know what the next couple of weeks have in store for me. I left Panorama and Canada not knowing what I would be doing come January. I wanted to head to Europe to race European Cups and have another shot at getting a world cup start, but I wanted to avoid the headaches that I got last year there. Before even booking a ticket I wanted to make sure I was able to do the races that I needed to.
Shortly before Christmas I found out that there was a spot for me in the European Cup races that I wanted to do. It was a huge relief knowing that if I were to make the trip to Europe I would be able to race. Christmas morning I booked a flight and I am sitting here on January 2, 2012 in the Newark International airport waiting for my flight to Munich.
The first half of my trip is pretty full with racing and driving. I touch down in Munich, Germany on the 3rd. From the airport I hop into a rental car and drive to Oberjoch, Germany for a race the following day. After that I will make my way to Switzerland for two races in Wengen then head to Val D’Isere, France. It will be a lot of time in the car, but split between three people it shouldn’t be too bad.
I am looking forward to this trip more than usual. I always enjoy heading to Europe for racing, but this year I am even more excited for it. When I go to Wengen and Val D’Isere I will be visiting new places to me. I will be spending a lot of time in the car, but it is a great way to see the European countryside and I am glad to have a few people to share the trip with.
My goal is to get some top 10 finishes in the European Cup races and get some more world cup starts. I think that my chances are good and I am looking forward to racing after a much needed break.