That's good to hear Timmi. My day was rather frustrating as well.
The course, while very well done, had a lot of tight turns, which I
had trouble going through. As a matter of fact, both Jose Sr. and I
posted some not so good times. I thought I found a way to improve
in certain areas but couldn't put my findings to the test on account
of the rain. I sure would like to run that course again one day to
see what I can do. By the way, thanks to all for the advice given.
I promise I'll never use 1st gear ever in my life again. Also,
thanks Timmi for giving your take on the race. I think everyone
should post their takes on the events on here just to see what
everyone thinks, strategies you had, how to improve on driving,
etc. Since I only see you guys no more than twice a month, it's
good to talk racing whenever we can. Anyway, see you in June!


P.S. Let's hear it for Dale Jr. and Mike Schumacher, the boys in
red!




--- In dixieautocrosser@yahoogroups.com, "Timmi and Cindy"
<ricebiker@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks to Brain and Ian fr the course and the hard work you guys
put
> in. I would have loved it more if my car had run better, but thank
> you for a job well done.
>
> My day ended quickly, Lack of oil will do that to an engine. The
day
> went on for most everyone else. Runs were clocked and times were
> set. I believe we had 32 entrants today. we talked about 3&3, and
it
> was going well, but for what ever reason, the weather had
different
> ideas. For those who didn't go, we had to cancel the second have
of
> the day due to lightning and massive rain. we did run the Gocart
> class today. The lewis Girls Christen(pardon me if I spell it
wrong)
> and Allysa. ms Ann's son Bryan was there also and made his first
> ever race in the gocart. Fun was had by all.
>
> Thank you all for your concerns about my Vee, but things happen.
> Once I got home, I unloaded the car and started surgury about
3:30.
> By 4:00 I had it on the engine stand and found that the new oil
pump
> was desinged for an external filter unit also. The pump cover
closed
> the oil port. Fix is to modify the pump by drilling a access port
> that was already started. Bottom line, The damage is done. Most
> everything is fine except for the #3 bearing that had gauled. the
> crank was scored slightly, but nothing that a machine shop can't
> clean up. with new bearings and a few things I wanted to do
anyway,
> She will be up and flying for June.
>
> lets do it all again next month. Timmi
>