2025 Update

I just wanted to give a small update since it has been a year since I sat down and talked to you for those that are interested. I talk a little about how 2024 went, my thoughts on racing, what I have planned for 2025 and also a thanks to those of you are still here watching my videos and the sponsors that still support me.
Please comment and let me know what you would like to see for videos or what you enjoyed in 2024. Also for those that have criticism, I would appreciate if it were constructive please.

I am also very sad to say that after filming this video I had to put my sweet boy Kona to rest who sat beside me during this. I had him for nearly 18 years and we had gone though so much together. I am very heartbroken over it and miss him very much 💗🐾

0:00 A Little Review of 2024
2:29 Some Video Plans for 2025
4:22 My Thoughts On Racing
7:55 Thanks To All That Support Me
11:35 Outro
12:09 Kona

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💜 April
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