CORY MAC'S NEW FRIEND
Tue, 2008-03-04 17:57
Drag racers create many special bonds throughout their strenuous pursuit of drag racing championships.
Cory
McClenathan enjoyed one of those bonds with a Cocker Spaniel named
Cookie. The veteran driver of the FRAM Top Fuel dragster lost Cookie
last year prior to the fall Las Vegas event.
Cookie was 17 years old.
McClenathan proudly proclaims he’s got another Cocker Spaniel. This one is not a replacement for Cookie. Instead the new puppy is another friend to bond with.
The new puppy was a gift from McClenathan’s girlfriend Debbie upon returning from Pomona.
Cory
McClenathan enjoyed one of those bonds with a Cocker Spaniel named
Cookie. The veteran driver of the FRAM Top Fuel dragster lost Cookie
last year prior to the fall Las Vegas event.
Cookie was 17 years old.
McClenathan proudly proclaims he’s got another Cocker Spaniel. This one is not a replacement for Cookie. Instead the new puppy is another friend to bond with.
The new puppy was a gift from McClenathan’s girlfriend Debbie upon returning from Pomona.
“We named this one Tory because Debbie’s son Jacob had a tough time pronouncing his “C’s” and instead of calling me Cory, he’d call me Tory,” said McClenathan, proudly displaying a smile. “We decided that was a good name for the dog. As soon as we got the dog all of a sudden he's calling me Cory. Now he's got his C's going for him because of the new pets name and my name. Things work out for a reason and it's just good to kind of see things move along. Life does that for you.”
Several drivers openly admit the importance of pet’s in their lives.
“It becomes part of the family,” said McClenathan. “Your children are probably the most important things in your life but next comes, obviously the things you have to do have a job, make a living to take care of your family. The good Lord obviously provides you with everything that you have so he should probably be the most important thing in your life. At the same time a pet brings me a bunch of joy.
“The pet is always going to be there whether you've had a good day or a bad day. If I've had a bad day she's the first one to make me feel good about things. Going on the road and having a dog is a big thing so when you have one that lives to be over 17 years old and you lose that it's like losing a little part of you.”
McClenathan didn’t immediately take delivery of the puppy because he remained in Pomona for a few extra days to stay with his parents Carol and Richard McClenathan. Carol was having gall bladder surgery.
“I could tell by the look in my mom’s eyes that she wanted me to stay and be there for her,” admitted McClenathan. “I decided to stay back in California and do that. By the time I got back to Indiana on Wednesday Debbie had Tory waiting on me.”
The trip to Phoenix was tough on McClenathan because he’s quickly bonding with the 14-week old puppy.
“We spent the whole week with her trying to potty train her and try to get her used to everything,” said McClenathan. “She likes to run around in Indiana in the snow so we left her back there with the family and everybody to take care of this weekend. I'm missing her a little bit. We'll be back on the road in Gainesville in the motor home and we'll start taking the dog with us just like we did Cookie.”
Securing a final round finish in Pomona and quickly re-establishing himself as a contender for the NHRA POWERade Top Fuel championship has McClenathan, a 29-time national event winner, counting his blessings.
“So far this year it seems like a lot of new beginnings for me so I'm just very glad, very happy and very blessed,” McClenathan said. “I think I only have one guy to thank for that and that's the good Lord. I have to say going on that note; I'm just taking one day at a time. I try not to get to anxious over anything but at the same time I'm very thankful for the things I have.”
Cory McClenathan has a new friend to fill the void left when his 17-year old Cocker Spaniel passed away last year.
Cookie was 17 years old.
McClenathan proudly proclaims he’s got another Cocker Spaniel. This one is not a replacement for Cookie. Instead the new puppy is another friend to bond with.
The new puppy was a gift from McClenathan’s girlfriend Debbie upon returning from Pomona.
McClenathan adds new Cocker Spaniel to the NHRA POWERade tour
Drag racers create many special bonds throughout their strenuous pursuit of drag racing championships.
Cory McClenathan has a new friend to fill the void left when his 17-year old Cocker Spaniel passed away last year. (Roger Richards photo)
Cookie was 17 years old.
McClenathan proudly proclaims he’s got another Cocker Spaniel. This one is not a replacement for Cookie. Instead the new puppy is another friend to bond with.
The new puppy was a gift from McClenathan’s girlfriend Debbie upon returning from Pomona.
“We named this one Tory because Debbie’s son Jacob had a tough time pronouncing his “C’s” and instead of calling me Cory, he’d call me Tory,” said McClenathan, proudly displaying a smile. “We decided that was a good name for the dog. As soon as we got the dog all of a sudden he's calling me Cory. Now he's got his C's going for him because of the new pets name and my name. Things work out for a reason and it's just good to kind of see things move along. Life does that for you.”
Several drivers openly admit the importance of pet’s in their lives.
“It becomes part of the family,” said McClenathan. “Your children are probably the most important things in your life but next comes, obviously the things you have to do have a job, make a living to take care of your family. The good Lord obviously provides you with everything that you have so he should probably be the most important thing in your life. At the same time a pet brings me a bunch of joy.
“The pet is always going to be there whether you've had a good day or a bad day. If I've had a bad day she's the first one to make me feel good about things. Going on the road and having a dog is a big thing so when you have one that lives to be over 17 years old and you lose that it's like losing a little part of you.”
McClenathan didn’t immediately take delivery of the puppy because he remained in Pomona for a few extra days to stay with his parents Carol and Richard McClenathan. Carol was having gall bladder surgery.
“I could tell by the look in my mom’s eyes that she wanted me to stay and be there for her,” admitted McClenathan. “I decided to stay back in California and do that. By the time I got back to Indiana on Wednesday Debbie had Tory waiting on me.”
The trip to Phoenix was tough on McClenathan because he’s quickly bonding with the 14-week old puppy.
“We spent the whole week with her trying to potty train her and try to get her used to everything,” said McClenathan. “She likes to run around in Indiana in the snow so we left her back there with the family and everybody to take care of this weekend. I'm missing her a little bit. We'll be back on the road in Gainesville in the motor home and we'll start taking the dog with us just like we did Cookie.”
Securing a final round finish in Pomona and quickly re-establishing himself as a contender for the NHRA POWERade Top Fuel championship has McClenathan, a 29-time national event winner, counting his blessings.
“So far this year it seems like a lot of new beginnings for me so I'm just very glad, very happy and very blessed,” McClenathan said. “I think I only have one guy to thank for that and that's the good Lord. I have to say going on that note; I'm just taking one day at a time. I try not to get to anxious over anything but at the same time I'm very thankful for the things I have.”
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