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were turned to full right lock found some grip and the car
turned and I stopped parallel to the track. I just put it in gear,
checked the mirrors and off I went. I pulled into the pits to
check for damage. The hood wasn’t damaged, the fenders were
untouched and it seemed to handle just fine. The nose, however,
was definitely shorter.
The 914-6s got away, but the rest of the race was an easy run.
The car checked out after the race, and I didn’t get in trouble
because I didn’t run into another car. I guess SVRA doesn’t care
if you ding your own car as long as you don’t hit anyone else.
After five years of running this car without any contact, I guess
I was due. As the racer says, how are you going to know where
the limit is unless you exceed it?
The sprint race the following day was great fun. With the nose
taped up I think some cars got out of the way as I approached
when they realized I had nothing to lose if I bumped them. The
track was dry and I could see the marks I’d left at Turn 6, so I
didn’t try that move again. My laps were faster so I guess I got
over it. The recovery of my wallet won’t be as fast.
Great track, great car, great friends and a terrific time. I can’t
wait until next season. Actually, the season isn’t exactly over. I
have a 24-Hour LeMons race up in NH at the end of the month.
But that’s in a $500 VW Jetta; how much damage can I do?
KTF
Model of the ‘69 Road Runner.
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