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Re: Trophy time

To: mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Trophy time
From: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 12:52:33 +0000
Charley wrote:
> 
> GoodONya Eric! ;
> 
> I remember your teething probs.  I'm sure you'll tear 'em up in the
> coming season. 
> 


Thanks Charley,

Yeah, that is one thing about a list like this.  You share some of the
pain so you might as well share some of the glory as well.  You've been
through my blown head gasket while a thousand miles from home; my
electricals blowing out; tyre hassles; wire wheel hassles; cracked head
and all.  

I don't think I will ever get it totally RIGHT (whatever that may be)
but via my entry into track work and this list I have a target package
to aim for (well, multiple targets, but at least the field has norrowed
somewhat).  So this year I can aim for a package that will do what I
want to achieve, which is primarily fast sprints with acceptable road
comfort.  Unless I damage something serious, the remainder of this year
- after I get my new engine in this week - will be frills and additions
rather than 'necessaries' (like those fat, expensive tyres that would be
great but which would set me back a thousand dollars or so).

> Er, isn't winter coming on? ;^)

Yep, and this is our racing season.  After being out on the track in
110F/40+C temperatures at the end of last season, I know why we race in
Winter - the heat is a killer for both man and beast.  And I did not get
to drive on a wet track all season (remember, this is Australia :-)

I am getting a tad revved up for the track, methinks :-)


Eric
'68MGB MkII
Adelaide, South Australia

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