After the race

Even though Spencer didn't want the attention, many people were inspired by what he did for his friend. The mayor of the city was so impressed that he made Spencer and Dayton citizens of the month. Throughout the experience, Spencer didn't take credit for anything, something that really inspired his mother.

"Spencer has shown a lot of humility that has been an example to me," Shelly Zimmerman says. "He has gotten a lot of attention. Attention that he didn't want. And the whole time if anyone said, 'Spencer, this is so cool; you're so great,' he turns it around and says, 'It's Dayton. Dayton's on this team too.'"

Spencer was just happy he could serve his friend. "I fulfill my duty to God when I do service for others and I act on what needs to be done," he says.