By Scott Whitmore Herald writer - Everett, WashingtonMini-stock division driver Mark Weedin (left) and Kelton Little, 11, of Everett celebrate Weedin's feature race victory on Saturday, June 21 at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington.
Kelton Little knows how to pick a winner.Standing on Evergreen Speedway’s frontstretch during the autograph session before Saturday’s races, the 11-year-old from Everett didn’t hesitate when asked who would win the mini-stock division feature race.“Him, the red 01 car” Kelton said, pointing to former champion Mark Weedin, who was standing next to his car.Kelton, who is battling cancer, was a guest of the speedway’s mini-stock division on Saturday. He was presented with a trophy and an autographed driver’s helmet, and Kelton also took a ride in the pace car.After Weedin made good on his prediction, Kelton also got to climb to the top step of victory stage with the four-time winner.“Kelton, you’re awesome,” Weedin said, holding his winner’s trophy. “This one is for you.”When he was 10, Kelton noticed a lump on the left side of his jaw. He was diagnosed with adenoma carcinoma of his parotid salivary gland — a rare cancer for someone so young.After surgery to remove the lump and radiation treatments, Kelton’s follow-up tests were cancer-free until last February, when spots were noticed on his lungs.It was determined that the cancer — stage 4 metastatic non-small cell lung cancer — had moved into his lungs, kidneys and his left leg.
A Website, www.keltonlittle.com, has been set up to give people a chance to learn more about Kelton, and make donations to help offset the cost of his treatment.
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