Michael Wiley and Jenna Jackson of Aurora, Ill., had a memorable Friday at Route 66 Raceway as the
couple got engaged while Jackson was seated in the GEICO Powersports/Lucas Oil dragster usually
occupied by Morgan Lucas. Wiley had contacted PR expert Lachelle Seymour of Route 66 Raceway prior
to the event hoping to ask for Jackson's hand in the GEICO pit as they are big fans of Lucas. The
team took the idea and ran with it, turning a casual pit tour into a moment the couple will never
forget.
"My mom thought it would be neat to have Jenna get in the car so Mike could pop the question while
she was sitting in the driver's seat," Lucas said. "Then we came up with the idea of tying the
engagement ring to the steering wheel so I could lock it into place in front of her once she got in
there. Everything worked out perfectly and the best news is she said 'Yes!'"
Adding to the excitement, ESPN2 cameras captured the entire event for broadcast during this
weekend's race. Ace cameraman Matt Islas pretended to be getting some stock footage of the Lucas
pit but he had secretly put a microphone under Wiley's shirt so viewers will be able to hear that
magical moment as it happened. Once the crowd at the ropes figured out what had happened, the newly
engaged couple got a raucous ovation and lots of well wishes.
"This is above and beyond anything I could have imagined," Wiley said. "The GEICO and Lucas race
teams have been awesome and I can't thank Morgan enough for helping me out. We're so happy right
now."
