On friday I worked from 10am till 2:30 the next morning to get my car ready, and I even had to wake up extra early Saturday to install a steering pump. It was worth every minute.
The car was sluggish and not looking very pretty compared to the other cars at the event, but no one even seemed to notice. I think I was one of the slowest cars on the track, but I still had fun.
I couldn't have asked for a better time. Everyone was helpful and fun to talk with. My car got better every run, thanks to lots of hands on suggestions from other slanters.
19.475 sec at 69.9 mph (first run ever, what a rush!!)
19.634 sec at 70.1 mph (timing and carb adjustments made the motor run better, but the shifts were now waaaay too early)
18.96 sec at 73.75 mph (fixed the kickdown)
I actually let off the gas on my elemination race, thinking I was going way faster than my last time trial.
19.3 sec at 71 mph (dialed in at 18.90, I might have been closer if I knew how to drive
)I have a whole new respect for what it takes to run in the 17 sec range and below. These slant6 racing guys are dedicated!!!
After my elimination, the long hours and late nights set in, I skipped the sportsman eliminations on Sunday and got some much deserved R&R.
Thanks to everyone!!!
, im sure the show will be back next year, hope to see everyone again.
