Well bugout 62 is over and I think a good time was had by all.
Cory showed up w/ Wolfgang driving his wild rig. He said he was expecting to take a short ride around the block, but ended driving the Hoopty from Springfield to the show - said it was great fun - maybe that will light a fire under him to complete his Speedster.
Cory had a bunch people around his car the whole day - I don't think he even got time to eat lunch - it was a big hit.
We talked him into driving in the slalom event - although I think he was ready to try it anyway - and got some time on the track.
The race was set up on a oval so it was real tricky on some of the turns w/ a couple of guys spinning out w/ no damage. The rear end of Cory's car seemed to get loose a couple of times and he may need to do some tuning before his next time out on the track - I'm sure he will give more details when he gives his driving details.
He also had some bad luck right before his run w/ his header breaking right below the cyl and had to be wired together ( could hear it popping on the track ).
One thing for sure - I believe he was having fun, so it was all good.
He had to bum a helmet from a friend and had some real radical racing boots ( See his pictures ). I also took some pictures of the timed event ( I will let Cory post those ).
I got some much needed front disk brakes for my ride at a great price, but ended up needing to bum 2.00 bucks from a friend as the guy would not go down and it was all the money I had on me ( thanks Cory I owe you )
It was a long day and by the time the racing event was over the awards had already been handed out. Cory ended up winning a third place in his event ( I think - Radical Rides? ) and according to the judges it was only the incomplete paint that held him back from the top award - ( I still think the silver looks good ).
Said some quick good bys and headed home.
Hope to get together again soon w/ all.
Dale
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