“Farnham Fast”

While father-and-son car-racing team Mark and Brian Farnham continue going in circles, those circles keep being in higher classes.

Following the publication of the feature story, other publications picked up the racing team’s story.

Brian was determined to win the national run offs, so he redesigned and reengineered his car, lost 25 pounds personally, and got a racing coach.

In 2021, Brian may have come in second place in the National Championship, losing by half a car length, but he was named the Northeast Ohio Driver of the Year for his performance.

Also in 2021, on July 31, Brian married his longtime girlfriend, Olivia Wuest.

In 2022, another of his dreams came true, Brian became the Formula Vee National Champion.

Brian started the new year by winning the Formula VEE class runoffs in Virginia for the SSCA, while Mark acted as his crew chief. Brian raced against 29 other cars from across the country.

A recent article about Brian in Sports Car magazine did not even pick Brian as one of the top three drivers to win, noted Cindy Farnham, who is Brian’s mom and Mark’s wife.

Mark was recognized for his work as Brian’s crew chief when Carbotech Brakes declared him the Formula Vee Crew Chief of the Year.

“They are an amazing team!!!,” exclaimed Cindy.

Christmas Day is Over

by Don Barnett

So Christmas Day is over. The presents all unwrapped. Children play with their new toys, Mom and Dad just want a nap.

Everything is so peaceful, The mad rush is all done. A happy, weary feeling, Like a race that’s finally run.

Think of family and of friends A time now to reflect. Of the old year that’s passing, Filled with both joy and regret.

It all comes but once a year, We’re sorry when it’s gone. Put away the decorations, The curtain is slowly drawn.

Now soon it will be New Years, A brand new year to start.

I wish that we could carry, Christmas all year in our heart.

If we could just remember, The way it made us feel. Spread that joy throughout the year, To help all our troubles heal.

For Christmas is so special, But let’s keep the best part. Remember love and kindness, Held forever in our hearts.

Don Barnett lives in Hinckley with his wife, April; his son, Robert; and daughter, Skylar. He is 1975 graduate of Highland High School and recently retired from Century Cycle’s Medina location after being there for 20 years. He enjoys cycling and other outdoor activities.