Hello Race Fans!
This past weekend we took Chris’ 71 Chevelle Wagon out to Pacific Raceways for the season finale TNT & West Coast Grudge Gaptoberfest. It was absolutely stunning weather for October and it showed with a really solid car count both days.
Chris graciously decided to pass the reigns on Saturday and gave me my first shot driving his car. All I can say is that I truly had a blast as it was my first time down the strip this year and to do it in his car made it that much more fun. I have always foot-braked a car so really had to retrain my brain the new routine of using the trans-brake.
Results:
1st pass : 10.47 @ 125.9
2nd pass : 10.66 @ 126.1
3rd pass : 10.45 @ 125.8 ***1.391 60 ft***
The 1st pass I was pretty happy with everything except for my burnout needed some work but after talking to bro I realized the difference in needing more brake pressure versus my Mustang. What a freaking difference, especially on the launch!
The 2nd pass I had my burnout down but then my foot brake brain kicked in so messed up the launch. Duh!
On the 3rd pass I did everything in my head before the pass and executed how I planned so I was smiling big time, especially after seeing the timeslip. It felt like the car left harder and it did!
It was awesome being able to do this and will never forget it. Thanks bro!
We put the car away for the evening and while doing so Chris happened to notice that the right rear tire was down quite a bit and unfortunately that ended our weekend as it was not repairable due to lateness of the day. I felt bad as I was looking forward to seeing bro make some passes at the West Coast Grudge Gaptoberfest event on Sunday.
Torri also brought her 66 Pontiac Tempest out Sunday to make a few passes, went 11.15 and 11.16 then drove it back home. Yes, like the Mustang it is driven to and from the track but folks she also drives her car to the store and cruises it in Enumclaw during the Spring/Summer seasons. Pretty cool!
It was truly a fun weekend and again big thanks to bro along with everyone that cheered us on.
Have a great offseason everyone! – Paul Young
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