Guido and I raced for the first time this
weekend!<br>Big thanks to Jim B, Andrie (Crew Chief), Mike M.,
and Dean M. for taking such good care of us. Ralph
and Steve also made their racing debut with the Mango
'02. Maybe they'll post their funny enduro stories
(where are the reflectors...?) Kit and Matt were also
there - sorry I didn't see much of them.<br><br>Since I
went to a BMW CCA racing school, there were only two
big surprises:<br>- Dirt _all over_ the track! We
shared our 45-car race group with 15 Camaro-Mustang
Challenge cars - _very_ crowded. They must have stronger
oil pans than BMWs, since their 'racing surface'
extended several feet to either side of the track. :) I
did manage not to hit any of the many cars that spun
in front of me.<br>- It must have been the rookie
"X," but nearly all the racers were waiting for a
point-by before passing me. It took me a long time to
figure out that's why they were piling up behind me -
even Group 3 doesn't bother waiting! I appreciated the
gesture, but I wish I knew the track better - then I'd
know which side to point them. The only one who didn't
wait was Navid (go figure!) but he was chasing Rich &
knew I'd figure out a way to make room for him in the
esses.<br><br>We finished shiny side up, 2nd in class and looking
forward to next month's race at Thunderhill!
<br><br>Donna