Robert Garner

Robert joined Bracket Masters Racing Team in November 2006. Robert has been associated with the team for a very long time. Earlier in this year, Robert and his son helped the students at Glen Oaks High School Physical Science class to calculate Speed, Velocity and Acceleration by driving his S-10 truck over a measured 60 meter course while the students timed each 20 meter interval of the run.

Robert attended the Toys for Katrina Kids Race at State Capitol Raceway in November 2006. Robert escorted 12 young men and women from an alternative school in Baton Rouge. Most of the kids had never been to a drag strip. Mr. Reggie Jackson and Mr. Garner gave the kids an overview of what happens during the course of the day and explained the track layout. Included in the presentation, the kids were allowed to act as the pit crew for the Bracket Masters Jr. Dragster. The kids were taken up into the tower, where they were given a tour and told about the electronic timing systems and the computers that run eliminations.

Mr. Garner had his new car at the track for display. The car is a very fine looking Monte Carlo.

The students were introduced too the fundaments of racing which included discussions of the different NHRA classes, staging during eliminations and other race day activities. This presentation was aided by the use of the NHRA and BMRT web pages in addition to a power point presentation provided by our host. The students were also introduced to the different careers associated with the automotive industry including mechanics, computer specialist, graphic designers, writers, publishers and engineers to name a few.

After the classroom session’s students went outside and toured the cars provided by members of the BMRT, including the teams Junior Dragster. At each car students were provided details on the construction of the car, the required safety equipment and the NHRA class that the car competes in. This was followed by a question and answer session at each car. Team Members present included, Taurus Jones with his Nova, Reggie Jackson with the BMRT Junior Dragster, Robert Garner & son, Khiresell Lee with their Monte Carlo and their Z28 Camaro that is under construction. Mr. Birkett is President of the Baton Rouge SMART Program and a honorary member of BMRT.

After the class room and outside activities the students and members from the BMRT and BR SMART were treated to a pizza lunch by our host. Photos of NHRA Day.

12/21/06 - Mrs. Garner and Mrs. Holbert sorted and labeled gifts for the Airport Katrina Kids until well into the night on Thursday. They will finish the sorting and labeling Friday night and the gifts will be delivered to FEMA Officials on Sat. morning. FEMA will direct the distribution the gifts to the kids.

12/18/06 - Mrs. Nita Garner, Mrs. Barbara Holbert and Mrs. Jerri Harris completed Christmas Shopping for the Katrina Kids with the help of President Willie Beathley, James Allen and James Richardson.

12/17/06 - Robert and his wife "Nita" attended the December Team Dinner Meeting. Nita agreed to go shopping for the Katrina Kids toys and gifts.

12/15/06 - Robert attended the graduation, and participated in a car show, for the East Baton Rouge Chapter of the D.A.R.E. Program at Southern University.

May 18, 2007 - Robert took the Monte Carlo to the track for testing but had some problems. Many of his friend and team members helped his troubleshoot the problem but it could not be located at the track. The car looks very good.