2010 Front Engine Dragster Week 2011 08 14

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It only made sense that we go to the track and see if we did everything correctly. So off we went to The Gasser Series Race at Empire Dragway (what a great time) on 8/13 (Saturday). There were dire predictions of rain, and boy was there ever a lighting display all around the track. We got three qualifying runs in and went enough rounds in racing that we were in the money. Bob finally shut the track down (no rain) and suggested that people return to the pits and pack up. We left and ran into extremely heavy rain only after travelling about half way home.

The primary driver is still down with a back problem.

The Throttle Stop Racing Team is so professional that we actually have a licensed NHRA driver that is tall enough to substitute for me.

Our substitute driver (David Shaff) has had some seat time in this dragster before, and put in a great showing (Got into the money). He was number three qualifier out of ten cars in our class with a 5.569 second run at 126.13 MPH in the 1/8 mile with a best time of 5.535 at 124.30. I know that it looks strange that the best time had a slower MPH but that happens when you get a good launch.

Club racing is this coming this Wednesday night. At this point in time it is not clear if the primary driver for the Throttle Stop Racing Team will be well enough to drive. Either way the Throttle Stop Racing team will be there. The celebrated substitute driver once again will be there, come on out and get his autograph, and support you club. The club racing series is a tight contest right now and we need your support. This month because of July’s rain out there will be two club racing events this one on August 17 and a second make up race on August 31.