Well, after spending a lot of money last season, and then buying a new house while still trying to sell the old one, this season is getting off to a pretty poor start. One positive thing...the team owner finally bought new struts. Bad thing, they haven't arrived yet (mounts are still on backorder).

So here she sits in my barn on jacks with the suspension removed.

Peekaboo...



We're hoping to have both of his cars up and running by mid June so we can run at Gingerman Raceway in Michigan. Also, we're starting to think hard about running at The Longest Day at Nelson again...however this year it's only a 12 hour race instead of 24 because of the economy. Less hours...cheaper entry (only $500 for each car instead of $1500)...more cars on course. Plus they're having a double regional race on the Sunday since the LD will only be Saturday.


Speaking of Nelson Ledges...here's a "trophy" my buddy made for me after my roll last year. The mirror and reflector behind it were pieces that were still kind of connected to the car, and the tire tread is a souvenir from hitting the tire barrier that made me roll. It was wedged inside the grill.

There the green monster sits, ready to pounce.

lol That's an awesome trophy, Rollo.

Well, today my buddy (car owner) came over and slapped in a new coil-over suspension in the Snot Rocket after he put a new coil over suspension in his blue Neon. I am so ready to go! A couple weeks we should have the SR in and out of the shop for a good alignment...but by gosh she could run today if she had to. And the only reason it won't be ready next weekend is because both of us will be in Indy supporting an airshow for work.

Plans so far in the works...

Weekend of July 17...double regional race at Gingerman Raceway, Michigan.

http://www.gingermanraceway.com/

And yes, the Longest Day...well, half of the longest day at Nelson. "Only" a 12 hour enduro at Nelson Ledges 31 July - 2 August with a double regional race the day after the longest day....heh. Still trying to decide if we want to run two or even three cars for Murfin Racing (Chad's dad wants to run his hotrod 69 Cuda...weee!).

Stay tuned!

It would be a shame to abuse an old Cuda.

Maybe some of your winnings could go toward some local infrastructure... internet for example.
Any progress there?

Hehe...Papa said "winnings"...as in there actually being a purse to win.

This is club racing. In my level, and most unless you're a pro racer this is just for fun. A fairly expensive hobby.

I'm still hoping ATT will upgrade the 3G coverage to my area soon. I heard sometime around June so we'll see. My house is JUST outside of the coverage right now.