DPC is again on the street and overlaying the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Public sale. Half 5 of his odyssey from Phoenix to WestWorld of Scottsdale is out there right here.

Sincerest apologies for not posting a diary entry yesterday. Friday and Saturday are a hurricane for reporters and media sorts on the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale public sale and I didn’t wish to do a rush job on my favourite submit to write down.  

It’s been every week of minimal sleep, perpetual hustle, skipping meals and subsisting on a weight-reduction plan with Monster vitality drinks as the inspiration of my meals pyramid. I haven’t seen my household an excessive amount of recently and I believe my canine is upset with me for the lengthy nights and early mornings. Who knew that burning the candle at each ends would upset a Siberian Husky? I don’t blame her as a result of the previous couple of days I’ve solely been dwelling to sleep, bathe and discover a change of garments.

Overlaying occasions is enjoyable, I find it irresistible and I wouldn’t commerce it for the world. I typically apologize to the folks I like (my pets too) throughout these lengthy stretches within the press field however I’ve their unwavering assist to chase my goals and keenness. My love for overlaying occasions and sharing the expertise with you is as a result of it took me about 17-years to get right here. Let’s leap within the Wayback Machine and evaluate my journalistic historical past.

I graduated from the College of Nevada (Go Wolf Pack!) in 2005 with a BA in journalism and assumed any media outlet would need me on its workers. I used to be utterly unsuitable and took a claims adjuster job to pay the hire till I may discover a regular writing gig to cowl my payments. Nothing got here to fruition, however I received regular freelance work overlaying the Arizona Coyotes, NASCAR, and the Barrett Jackson Scottsdale public sale a number of instances. Years rolled by, and I stored chugging alongside working by day within the insurance coverage trade and freelancing at evening. My alternative at The ClassicCars.com Journal got here in 2022 and right here we at the moment are. I’m not bitter about taking a very long time to make it as a author. Fairly the alternative as a result of the candy isn’t as candy with out the bitter.

As I write this it’s Sunday afternoon and the final day of the public sale. At the same time as this occasion winds down the crowds are right here to absorb one final day of an important collector automotive occasion. I figured folks could be watching the NFL Playoffs this afternoon however the robust attendance right here lets me know that our interest is stronger than ever.

Even with the lengthy nights, lacking my spouse and son, and a scarcity of sleep it’s a privilege to take a seat within the press field and write this for you.