It really was a great weekend. The weather even cooperated for once! Very
windy at times, though - this was the first time I ever remember having a
cross-wind hit me in the face behind my full stock windscreen.
There were about a million Spridgets there, and some really FAST ones. I was
fortunate to run mid-pack in Group 2. For better or worse, I was the only
Spitfire there (other than a cornerworker's lovely Spit4), and Tim/Ryan Murphy
and Bob Wismer were the only TR4s. (I didn't miss anyone, did I?)
Tim's bionic knee was giving him trouble, but Ryan jumped in the car and did
the team proud. Very nice drive, Ryan!
Had a great time chasing John Hagen's TVR around. Even managed to get by him
once or twice, but couldn't make it stick.
Scott B.
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From: fot-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of BillDentin@aol.com
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:59 AM
To: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: [Fot] VSCDA @ Gingerman Raceway...
Amici...
Bob Wismer tells me that VSCDA's annual opening event (and School) at
Gingerman Raceway this past week end was a big success. He said some thirty
students, and over one hundred twenty racers showed up. That's a full house
at Gingerman, and a good sign for the state of affairs. All very good.
Gingerman is the only VSCDA event that I have never attended. Its traditional
first week end in May dates conflict with the Kentucky Derby. While I don't
build my own engines, I do spend a half a year handicapping all of the prep
races and getting ready for the Derby and the other Triple Crown races.
My handicapping suggested VERRAZANO would win. He came in 15th. I bet on
GOLDENCENTS, a front runner who appeared to be a better bet on the sloppy
track. He virtually quit (18th) after finding out he could not keep up with
the torrid pace of early race leader PALACE MALICE. ORB, a horse I picked to
run third won the Derby and looked great.
Maybe I'll give building engines a try.
Bill (Damdinger)
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