8. Allen Cox’s B Stock - Dual Parilla Reedjet

I’m Allen Cox and the driver/owner of the #44 WKA B Stock. I just wanted to tell you about my kart and our race in Daytona.

Driver: Allen Cox- Brandon, Ms.

Chassis: Cyclone by Rich Cervone

Engines: Twin, 100cc Parilla Reed Jets – Built by John Klutz @ Competition Karting

Race Finish: 2nd place

Our race day started with a quick morning practice only to find that a clutch oil seal had blown out at the end of practice on race day. Myself and crew began the process of removing the axle from the chassis. Upon inspection it was found we had a compounding issue requiring a more indepth repair. It appeared as if the “Daytona Demons” had bit me once again. Being the fourth race of the day, time was running short. With the help of fellow B-Stock competitor, Tom O’Reilly, we were able to complete the repairs and make it to the grid as the class was lined up on the grid. There is no way I would have made it to the grid on time without his assistance.

This may sound like a pretty cut and dry, stuff happens, kind of race. But in the garage our class is a tight knit group of friends which want everyone to be able to have a good race. But once the race starts, we all want to outrun the next guy. Saturday prior to the Daytona event my engines were stolen. When word got out of this happening, I started getting messages from fellow competitors asking what they could do. I had people from all over offering engines so I may make the weekend. That’s just how close our group is, and really, the road racing fraternity as a whole. Fast forward to Christmas Day. While in route to Daytona I received a call saying my engines had been recovered and were en route to Daytona. So all things considered, our weekend went really well despite not getting the top step of the podium.

Although I don’t really have any official “sponsors” there are several people that I have to thank for me being able to complete in this class.

Robby Harper, John Klutz and Competition Karting, High Octane Coffee

Pic Christy Kendall-Cotrell