The Heart of the Story: Father and daughter dirt track team making big moves

Gary Metivier

May 16, 2024 at 11:04 PM·1 min read

The Heart of the Story: Father and daughter dirt track team making big moves

Our Quad Cities News is partnering with award-winning journalist Gary Metivier for The Heart of the Story. Each week, Gary showcases inspiring stories of everyday people doing cool stuff, enjoying their hobbies, and living life to the fullest. Stories that feature the best of the human condition.

We begin this weekly series with a father and daughter dirt track team making big moves.

They spent several summers on the road going from city to city and track to track. He is in the pit crew and she is in the driver’s seat.

They are creating memories they will never forget.

Gary Metivier has The Heart of the Story in the video above, and even more about her story and what happens next on YouTube. You can also listen to the extended versions on his podcast. The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier is available on all platforms — and now Our Quad Cities News.

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