2015 Volume Two
This issue discusses topics related to marriage. Interviews with Darlene Zschech (Hillsongs), Robert Bakke (NASCAR), Davey Hamilton, Christi Lynn (Odyssey Adventure Club, and many more!
This issue discusses topics related to marriage.
Interviews with Darlene Zschech (Hillsongs), Robert Bakke (NASCAR), Davey Hamilton, Christi Lynn (Odyssey Adventure Club, and many more!
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As this dream was realized, the<br />
opportunity to attend church and<br />
prayer services was almost nonexistent.<br />
The racing schedule<br />
just didn’t accommodate those<br />
aspects of their faith journey.<br />
These circumstances were<br />
unfortunate but were the reality<br />
at that time. Yet, their personal<br />
faith remained strong and<br />
vibrant.<br />
As a high school student, Davey<br />
gained more success behind the<br />
wheel. He acknowledges that<br />
God gave him talent, success,<br />
and the ability to perform at a very<br />
high level in the racing world. As<br />
Davey’s new career progressed,<br />
so did the opportunities to attend<br />
church. Services were held<br />
at every racetrack and prayer<br />
took place before every drivers’<br />
meeting. Davey fondly recalled<br />
the openness of the motorsports<br />
industry to spreading the word of<br />
God.<br />
Davey’s career continued to<br />
gain momentum and success.<br />
However, life took a turn of events<br />
in 2001. Davey was competing at<br />
the Texas Motorsport Speedway<br />
where he was involved in a<br />
devastating accident. Davey<br />
suffered massive leg injuries and<br />
was worried about survival. A<br />
picture was taken while he was<br />
carried out on a gurney and he<br />
recalls praying. He knew, at that<br />
moment, that he needed God<br />
more than ever!<br />
Davey’s recovery took years.<br />
During that season, he found<br />
it diffi cult to really connect with<br />
anyone (relationships, teams,<br />
God). He kept praying and often<br />
asked, “Why me? What did<br />
I do wrong? Why do I have to<br />
go through this?” In time, the<br />
answers to his soul- searching<br />
questions surfaced. He knew<br />
deep within his heart that God<br />
would not give him more than<br />
he could handle! Davey slowly<br />
gained back his strength and so<br />
did the desire to return to what<br />
he loved. The Lord gave Davey<br />
a clear answer to his questions.<br />
He was called to share his story<br />
and to spread God’s word!<br />
Davey underwent his 21st<br />
surgery two years to the date<br />
after his accident. He wasn’t<br />
able to walk for almost a year.<br />
He never thought he’d have to<br />
learn how to walk again. When<br />
his health was taken away, he<br />
realized exactly how privileged<br />
he’d been to have his original<br />
abilities. Davey kept praying,<br />
“Please don’t let me end my<br />
career this way (accident)!” He<br />
had felt as though he’d been in<br />
the prime of his career, his team<br />
was amazing, and he thought<br />
he’d be a champion right before<br />
his accident.<br />
Throughout recovery, Davey had<br />
an extensive support network.<br />
He is incredibly grateful for the<br />
rehabilitation staff, family, and<br />
friends who were by his side<br />
through all the pain. He is<br />
thankful for his sponsors, team,<br />
and even competitors who cared<br />
so deeply for him. This network<br />
of support motivated him to get<br />
better. He couldn’t give up. He<br />
knew he must show them how<br />
much he appreciated their help.<br />
Davey eventually faced new<br />
challenges. He came to a<br />
crossroads. Once he was<br />
healthy enough, Davey had a<br />
strong desire to return to racing.<br />
Yet, he couldn’t say anything<br />
about his dream. He laughed as<br />
he shared that he didn’t want his<br />
support system to think he was<br />
delusional!<br />
The transition period leading<br />
to recovery brought freedom.<br />
Davey was able to do much more<br />
for himself and return to some<br />
semblance of daily life. However,<br />
he battled negative “voices” as he<br />
continued to dream of returning<br />
to his passion. He knew he was<br />
“damaged goods.” Why would<br />
any team owner want him after<br />
all the time that had lapsed since<br />
he last raced? It takes millions<br />
of dollars to invest in race- car<br />
drivers to compete and Davey<br />
was doubtful that anyone would<br />
take a risk on him.<br />
Six years went by before he<br />
met the person who believed in<br />
him. Davey immediately joined<br />
the team. He was astounded<br />
by the fans’ responses. There<br />
wasn’t a day that went by without<br />
tears because of the love and<br />
support Davey received. He<br />
couldn’t believe that he brought<br />
happiness and smiles to the fans<br />
just as his father did.<br />
Davey had a goal of driving in<br />
just one more Indy 500 race.<br />
That’s also the message he’d<br />
conveyed to his team, owner,<br />
family, and network of support.<br />
The day of race arrived and so<br />
did the rain. The rain caused the<br />
race to be short. Davey fi nished<br />
in the top ten. For a split second,<br />
Davey was disappointed in his<br />
performance and then reality hit<br />
him. He had fi nished 9th! He<br />
quickly decided to focus on what<br />
he’d just accomplished versus<br />
what he could’ve done!<br />
After the race, Davey had to face
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