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Jul 10th, 2009 at 2:27pm
 
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Teresa Verburgt

By John Wells

Of all of the racers who compete weekly at Madison International Speedway, Teresa Verburgt, a rookie in the Roto Rooter Bandits, has probably performed in front of the largest crowds. Well, it might not have been as a racer, but as a trumpet player in the University of Wisconsin Marching Band playing in front of crowds of 80,000 or more. So how does one go from marching to racing?

“After watching races for a few years and meeting some people who are involved in local racing, I decided that it was something that wasn't an impossibility. I contacted MIS and the rest is history.

My earliest memories of racing are watching races with my dad. We would watch the NASCAR races on Sundays and sometimes go to a race at the Milwaukee Mile,” said Verburgt.

Prior to this season Verburgt has only raced twice including a win in the “Desperate Housewives” race. “My goals for 2009 are to continually improve my driving, be consistent: finish on the lead lap and in the top ten in features, and to win a few heat races and my first feature. I really want to be Rookie of the Year in the Bandit division as well, finishing comfortably in the top ten in points.”

“I really love the dynamic in the pits between the different drivers. I know that, if I need some help with something, there will always be someone that will be more than willing to lend a hand. I haven't had much of a chance to race against a whole lot of different people, but all of the guys in the Roto-Rooter Bandit division are great competitors. Everything I hear is that I'm racing against some of the best Bandit racers in the area. I want my fellow drivers to say that I'm a great competitor and a clean driver who has some talent.”

Before the race it's all business for Verburgt who doubles as an official in the tower for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models. “I'm usually in the pits trying to focus on the race and calm my nerves. Being so new, I am usually reminding myself of all the suggestions people have given me through the last few weeks. I'm also trying to picture the line I'm going to be taking and to really get my competitive juices flowing. It's still early in my racing "career" so it's tough to tell where this could actually go, but that ultimate goal would be to be racing on a national level. “

She's also the first to admit that she couldn't do this alone. “TJ Goldade was a HUGE help to get me started this season. I'm not sure if I would be out on the track if it wasn't for his help earlier in the season. Jake, my crew guy, is also a huge help, more than he even knows. This is his first experience in racing, so we are learning together right now, but having him around has taken a huge weight off my chest. My family and friends have also been constantly encouraging, I wouldn't be here without their support and encouragement. I need to thank God for giving me the passion I have for racing. Without Him, I would never be able to do this. I do want to thank MIS for giving me and all the other Roto Rooter Bandit drivers the opportunity to become a real part of the racing community. Thank you as well to Roto Rooter for their continuing support of the Bandit division. Without them, we wouldn't have the opportunity to go out and race every Friday night.”

“If I wasn't racing now, I'd probably just be working. It is nice to have a place to get away from the monotony of daily life on Fridays.”

Teresa Verburgt is another one of the Friday Night Stars that call Madison International Speedway their home on Friday nights from May through September.


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Reply #1 - Jul 10th, 2009 at 2:37pm
 
What a cool article!  Congrats Teresa!!

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Reply #2 - Jul 10th, 2009 at 2:38pm
 
Well.........how cool is that?

Teresa, we didn't get to see a lot of you when we were there. Keep us posted on your life and call when you can.

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Reply #4 - Jul 10th, 2009 at 2:58pm
 
I read that on Facebook this mornin'  VERY nice.
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Reply #5 - Jul 10th, 2009 at 7:12pm
 
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Teresa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  Ya got a winner there kid.

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Reply #7 - Jul 11th, 2009 at 11:52am
 
Terese you rock! Grin

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Reply #9 - Jul 11th, 2009 at 2:19pm
 
Way Cool!

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Reply #10 - Jul 13th, 2009 at 3:18am
 
That was great. Congratulations, Teresa! Smiley

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Reply #11 - Jul 13th, 2009 at 6:28am
 
Very Nice Article, thanks for sharing, Go Teresa....


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There she goes.......

Good for you T.

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Reply #13 - Jul 14th, 2009 at 3:21am
 
Good onya T
I love motor racing my fav being the Aussie V8 supercars, I spotted this little beauty while looking through the Madison Speedway site from the link above, can you tell me a bit more about it, it looks a lot like the purpose built Aussie race car that has become very popular down here as a cheap form of very fast racing.
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Reply #14 - Jul 15th, 2009 at 12:33am
 
Liz you have done a "GREAT" job raising such a fine young woman. I have  always enjoyed the time spent with you two at the late DavCon's Ü Terry
Hey Teresa here's a deal for you win a race and I will send you a Kasey Kahne special card like another autograph or a card with a piece of tire or firesuit or racing glove or car cover or I even have a card with a piece of his shoe on it so win win win for more great items ok Ü Terry
P.S. #1 Liz you would have to let me know on this message board cause dont have my AOL so dont have a email address right now :>(
P.S. #2 if you ever need me to make you a model of your car just let me know post a picture and best friend Dave will make me the decals thats all Terry Ü
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