As for Dave McIntosh, he continues to provide direction and resources. But, come race time, he can usually be found in the stands. He understands his young team needs to grow together and develop both trust and expertise, and that means there are moments when he must let go of the wheel.
Being a professional racer can be a hard road, and the opportunity to move to places like NASCAR is a matter of talent, timing, luck, and resources. It is rare that they all come together. Cannon McIntosh is willing to put in the work and, for his part, his father is willing to support him. “That‘s his goal,” Dave says. “And I am not going to tell him he can‘t do something. There will be challenges along the way. I always said, ‘Go chase your dream; this team isn‘t going anywhere. Do your thing and come back.‘ Hopefully he doesn‘t come back for a long time.
Meanwhile, I can take care of this team, because I do think it is important to do your own deal because you are in control. No one can tell you what you are going to do or where you are going to race.” Right now, with an expansion into sprint cars and his regular midget duties, Cannon McIntosh has the chance to do a lot of racing. He wouldn‘t have it any other way.