Behind the Scenes

    Behind the Scenes: A Day in My Life as a Racer! ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๏ธ

    By Ryan JohnstonFebruary 11, 20253 min read
    Behind the scenes day in life young dirt track racer Ryan Johnston

    # Behind the Scenes: A Day in My Life as a Racer! ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๏ธ

    Hey everyone, it's Ryan, driver of the #11 car for R & R Racing! Racing isn't just about showing up and driving fastโ€”it takes a LOT of hard work before I even hit the track. Want to know what goes on behind the scenes? Let me take you through a day in my life as a racer!

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    ## Getting Ready to Race: Training, Strategy & Car Prep ๐Ÿ”ง๐ŸŽ๏ธ

    Before I even think about racing, my teamโ€”aka my dad, my papa, and my momโ€”make sure everything is PERFECT. Here's how we get ready:

    โœ… **Training:** Racing takes more than just speedโ€”it's about focus, reaction time, and making split-second decisions. I practice a lot, watch race videos, and even do exercises to stay sharp!

    โœ… **Race Strategy:** My dad and I talk about the best way to tackle the track before I even start my engine.

    โœ… **Car Check:** My crew (my dad, papa, and mom) make sure my car is set up just rightโ€”checking the tires, engine, and everything in between. If something's off, I could lose speed or control, and we don't want that!

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    ## Race Day: What Happens Before & After the Green Flag ๐Ÿ๐Ÿšฆ

    Race days are CRAZY busy. Here's what a typical one looks like for me:

    โฐ **Morning:** First thing I do is check out the track and make sure I know what to expect. Then, we go over last-minute changes to the car.

    ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ **Before the Race:** I sit in my car, put my helmet on, and get focused. I remind myself of the plan and get pumped up!

    ๐Ÿšฆ **Race Time:** Once that green flag drops, it's all about speed, control, and making the right moves at the right time. My goal? Take that checkered flag!

    ๐ŸŽค **After the Race:** No matter what place I finish, I always go back and watch the race to see what I can do better next time. That's how I keep improving!

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    ## Meet My Team: The Real MVPs! ๐Ÿ™Œ

    I couldn't do any of this without my amazing crew:

    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ”ง **My Dad:** The mastermind behind my car setup and race strategy. He makes sure my car is dialed in just right.

    ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ **My Papa:** Always working in the pits, helping with last-minute adjustments, and making sure everything runs smoothly.

    ๐Ÿš— **My Mom:** She's my biggest supporter and helps keep everything organized on race days!

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    ## Want More Behind-the-Scenes Action? ๐ŸŽฅ๐ŸŽ๏ธ

    I love sharing my racing journey! Follow R & R Racing for more cool updates, videos, and behind-the-scenes action.

    ๐Ÿ See you at the track! ๐Ÿ

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    ## Follow R&R Racing All Season Long

    The 2026 dirt track season is full of race nights, behind-the-scenes stories, and partner highlights to share. Bookmark these pages to keep up with the #11 EconoMod:

    - **Race photos and videos** โ€” see the latest from the track on the [R&R Racing media gallery](/media), including feature wins at Good's Raceway, side-by-side battles at Sharon Speedway, and night-racing footage from across Ohio. - **2026 race schedule** โ€” every confirmed event for the season is listed on the [racing schedule page](/schedule), updated as dates are added or rescheduled. - **Sponsor with the #11** โ€” local businesses, regional brands, and product partners can review tier options on the [Partnerships page](/partners) or open the [2026 sponsorship deck](/deck) directly.

    Thanks for following along โ€” every share, sponsor, and trackside cheer keeps R&R Racing rolling.

    About Ryan Johnston

    Ryan Johnston is a Sportsman Modified dirt track driver from Streetsboro, Ohio, racing the #11 car for R&R Racing.

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