| Robby Haught recently spoke with John Seasock (driver of Batman) about his recent World Finals racing championship and his season in 2007 |
| Robby Haught- How does it feel to be the World Racing Champion? | |
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| RH- What went through your mind before the final race with Grave Digger and Dennis Anderson? |
| JS- I just remember that I was really focused; I remember after everything was said and done and we were doing autographs that I had to ask Linsey (Weenk, driver of Iron Outlaw) who I beat to get to Dennis. I couldn’t remember anything but the next race. There were no head games with Dennis and I either; he got the lane he wanted and so did I. The brakes were going |
 (Photo: Andrew Ellingwood) |
| away a bit on me towards the end, and I was concerned about getting stopped before the turn. I made the turn, but kinda smacked the wall at the end there a bit (laughs). |
| RH– You mentioned having a new team (Tony Farrell’s Blue Thunder is paired up with Seasock’s Batman team for traveling) this year and a lot of help. What went on between rounds with the team? |
| JS- We really didn’t have many problems, other than the normal wear the brakes get. We had a little fluid problem with them but when we’re going this fast and braking this hard, that’s normal. I had Coty Saucier up in the truck and wrenching on it with Bill Easterly Jr. all the time; I never got out of the truck during racing. They were just amazing and have been so awesome all year. This was the first year for our team and we did well at a lot of shows. It wasn’t just Vegas, but places like Atlanta and others…we felt really confident and I felt comfortable with the truck. |
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-John Seasock’s Batman flies over the cars at the World Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo: Andrew Ellingwood)
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| RH- What was freestyle like for you? |
| JS- Well, we didn’t last nearly as long as we wanted to, but the truck decided to give out on the second hit or so and we tore up a bunch of stuff in the rear end…tie rod, a split in the housing, everything. That was just when the truck decided it had had enough, and I was just glad it wasn’t during racing. |
| RH- You’ve come a long way from being an independent with Sudden Impact, and those fans new to the sport may not remember that you’ve been to Vegas many times. Did you race any differently in Batman than you would have in Sudden Impact? |
| JS- Well, freestyle-wise I would say no. I believe we were in the top 7 or so every year there and had solid runs. Regardless of whose truck it is, I’m not the kind of guy that likes to tear it up there. That Batman body is expensive and before Vegas, the only rollover we had was in Fargo back in February. I’ve rolled three times now |
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| since I’ve been with the company. Racing-wise we ran a bit harder, but I felt that I just had bad breaks before in Sudden Impact. We turned a 16.19 one pass, which I believe was fourth-fastest on the weekend, and we were consistent all night. |
| RH- That was what I noticed when I found out you won. Your times were consistent all night. |
| JS- Yeah, they were. I felt like I got faster, and we would have had Dennis beat even without the pole. I believe we got him by a truck length or so. I had so much help from my crew, it was amazing. |
| RH- What kind of response did you get from your fellow drivers when you won? |
| JS- It was all positive. Everyone was happy for me, and after what I’ve been through the past few years, I was happy everyone was so supportive. There were so many storylines that went on before, during and after the event that you’ll see on the TV broadcast, it was awesome. The Make-a-Wish kids, soldiers from Iraq…I get all the credit, but I had so much help and support and I’m thankful for all of it. |
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-John Seasock’s world finals freestyle was short-lived after a broken axle would sideline the truck. (Photo: Andrew Ellingwood)
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| RH- What are your plans for the future now that you have a title under your belt? |
| JS- I don’t really have any at the moment, other than to see my boys, JR and Kyle, and relax a bit. After that, it’s defending the title. I guess I have a big bulls-eye on my back now. We’re headed back to Europe too, so I’m excited about that. |
| RH- What message do you have for the fans on the internet and people who have helped you over the years? |
| JS- I want to thank everyone who has stuck with me through the years for their support; it means a lot to me. I have to thank Bill Jr. and Coty for doing such a great job all year. I get all the glory and credit, but they’re the ones that deserve it. I’ve been through a lot these past few years and everyone who has helped me, I appreciate it. Thanks! |
We’d like to thank John Seasock for taking the time to do this interview.
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