2nd.... Almost a Win!
Wayland NY- 6/27-We went
into this season feeling very good about our chances after the schooling and changes we made to the car. Thursday night it
all proved to be correct. Kyle started his heat race last in the 9th spot and finished 2nd in hot pursuit of Lacki who won.
As they say "ran out of laps".
For the feature Kyle
was lucky enough to draw the pole. This is good but Dick Batron pulled the outside pull. Dick Barton has raced late models
for years and has won many big dollar shows. With that saide Kyle knew he was going to have to run a mistake free race even
to have a chance.
The two drives set off side by side with Barton taking the lead to complete lap 1. Kyle did the smart thing and tucked in
behind him while the two set sail on the field. By lap 10 the pair had a good straightaway lead on third and were into lapped
traffic. Kyle kept pace nicely closing the 4-5 car length gap ever so slightly only to see Barton gain it back. By about lap
15 the one and only caution came out and took away the half track lead the guys had built up. On the restart it was the Dick
and Kyle show again with third place Blair very close. As the laps wound down it was clear Kyle was catching Barton. As the
took the white flag Kyle was there. Remember it is one thing to catch and another to pass. Going down the back straightaway
the two were side by side each running their preferred line. As the came out of turn four for the checkered flag it was a
drag race with Barton winning by a nose.
This was one
of the best dirt races I've ever seen, and I've seen a bunch. If you want to see some exciting races you need to watch
these crate late models. Remember the engines are sealed and the same so the speed is gained by car setup and the driver.
It has nothing to do with the amount of money you can spend. Great racing!!!
Next up McKean July 5th for a Fastrak Regional race. Then we are looking at doing the three nights at Dog Hollow, Mercer,
and Tri City the weekend of the 11th.
Updates....
Wayland NY- As the world turns... this season is very reminiscent of last year. First we have all the rain and second
the track changes and shortens the schedule. In appears the McKean is in trouble. It's to bad. The guys that run the place
are great guys but the weather the past two years has not helped, the economy hasn't help much either. The crowds are
down which means the income is down. There are many Monday morning quarterbacks who I don't think understand that running
a track is a business. If you're not making money then things need to change. Well anyway I hope the track stays open.
Best of luck guys.
Bad to our problem... Per the McKean schedule
we have four more races plus the year end Fastrak event in late September. IF all shows are ran, weather permitting of course,
it means we will have raced 7, thats right 7 races this season... Kyle and I can't handle it..... so there is a plan....it
goes like this. We will head to Dog Hollow to run their Friday night show, then over to Mercer for the Saturday night show,
then on to Tri City for their Sunday night show. We can pick our weekends and just go race... weather permitting of course.
This might give us our fix. Touring is not new to us but it was nice not having to do it...... maybe. It has always been exciting
going to and running different tracks.
Please watch for our new
dates. The new McKean dates are posted. Next up this coming Thursday night at McKean... right now 30 percent chance on rain......
Rain Again!
Wayland NY- I've lost count! Seven I think! This is way beyond ridiculous at this point. It's mid June and we've
raced twice. The weather just has not cooperated at all this year or for that mater last year. Up next... next Saturday....
we think.
On another note. The race at Eldora... I finally
got the details and they aren't great. What was two nights of racing is now one. And to make mater worse the entry fee
is $150. We never paid entry fees until we came to late models. The regionals charge $75. and apparently the national events
are $150. Let's do some math... fuel for two trucks out and back $1000, pit fees $120, entry fee $150. Camping etc $200.
Total... $1470. If we make the feature we will earn a minimum of $250. Feels like we are back in sprints were it
cost at least $650 per show for us to participate. Didn't mean to get on the money kick but the economy is in very poor
condition at this time.....Needless to say we are not sure if we are going to Eldora.
Kyle Finishes a Strong
Third!
Wayland NY- The
track was great, the best we've ever seen, and the car and driver worked great. Kyle finished 2nd in his heat race which
put him in the redraw for the feature. He actually drew a good number 6. Starting 6th Kyle found himself back to 8th in the
first few laps. Not getting rattled, he started picking his was to the front using the top side very efficiently as well as
the low side when needed. Before long Kyle found himself in 4th. As the top four pulled away they also ran into lapped traffic.
The leader ended up tangling with a lapped car which allowed John Lacki running second, Dick Barton running third, and Kyle
to all get by. As Lacki and Barton fought for the lead Kyle closed right up behind them just waiting to see who was going
to pass who. As it ended neither passed. Coming across the line winning was Barton on the low side with Lacki on top and Kyle
was right behind Barton. You could have thrown a blanket over the three. You could not have ask for a better finish unless
Kyle had won....
We are very pleased with the start of this season,
as later as it has been. The car is working very well due to the changes we made this winter. Kyle is able to drive the car
knowing how it will respond. Kyle has also learned how to drive the car since it is much differnet then the open wheeled sprints
he drove for 10 years.
Up next, McKean on the 14. Pray for no
rain....
And the Rains Came... Part 6
Wayland NY- Wait a minute..... part 6? Yup.... this time we got to the track, unloaded the car in the sunshine, and actually
did a few minor things t the car. Then the sky's got black and boy did it rain. The track was probably only a few minutes
from being ready and it would have been a good fast track. The rain came in sheets so heavy you couldn't see ten feet.
We stayed in the trailer thinking it was going to blow over, that's how bad it was. Ten minutes from the track the roads
were dry.
Next up.... Thursday night. What does the weather look
like?
Opening
Night at McKean County... Finally!
Wayland NY- It didn't rain! It was cool, well OK cold, in the low 40's by evenings end. Opening night ended up
being a Fastrak Regional race attracting a tough field of 32 cars. Track conditions were very good and as we learned the track
actually got tighter as the night progressed. (make a note... needed to account for this).
Wayland NY- It didn't rain! It was cool, well
OK cold, in the low 40's by evenings end. Opening night ended up being a Fastrak Regional race attracting a tough field
of 32 cars. Track conditions were very good and as we learned the track actually got tighter as the night progressed. (make
a note... needed to account for this). Kyle started the third heat from the third
spot but immediately went to the front over taking the pole sitter on the back straight away. As Kyle prepared to set sail
the person he passed rammed Kyle left rear quarter panel pushing it way up and in and caused Kyle to spin out. This earned
this driver a black flag and he would have to join Kyle at the back of the pack. Restarting 9th Kyle wasted no time in getting
back to the third spot actually passing 6 cars in turns 1 and 2 on the first lap. A lap later the caution came out once again.
On this restart another driver pulled a bonehead move and pulled along the inside of Kyle on the restart causing Kyle to be
the middle of a three wide. The officials let it go but move the guy back two spots at the end. It is unfortunate since this
driver did a great job of holding Kyle up. Not wanting to take any chances Kyle rode it out knowing he was in the redraw.
Kyle "can't draw a number" Drum drew
a 10 out of 12. So... he started the feature in 10th place. The car worked good for the first few laps as Kyle moved up to
6th only to drop two spots by the end of the race finishing 8th. There was one caution on lap two then green the entire time.
Kyle was and is very happy with the car. The track
got tighter and we didn't adjust accordingly. It appears the work we did this past winter was correct. Next up.... Saturday
night the 31st at McKean.
And the Rains Came... Part 5
Wayland NY- Rained out once again. This is way beyond a wild dream. Here it is late May and we still have not race
as yet. It feels more like winter yesterday and today then it did in mid January. Hoping for a nice night Saturday. Saturday
is a regional race which means there will be a bunch or cars but we will take them all on..... yet want to get this season
started. Please stay tuned for schedule updates. McKean County has said they will make up races.
And the Rains Came... Part 4
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/16. This is getting very old..... McKean has scheduled a race for this
coming Thursday night. We run Saturday as well. So.... Thursday then Saturday nights. It will be fun and great. If it
doesn't rain. At this time the weather looks OK for next weekend. Time will tell....
Opening Night This Friday Night
Maybe... calling for
rain
Wayland NY- McKean
County will once again try to hold opening night this Friday night. At this time they are calling for 60% chance of rain with
the heaviest at 70% in the afternoon. I would not bet on opening night but I sure hope I'm wrong.
And the Rains Came... Part 3
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/8. This is getting ridiculous. We aren't scheduled to race again until
May 24th and that is a Regional race, a tough way to start a season. McKean officials are trying to work out some rain dates.
We will see how it goes. Please stay tuned.
And the Rains Came... Part 2
Wayland NY- Rained
out again this week 5/3. There will be a Thursday night race 5/8 to try to make up one of these races. I haven't
checked the weather for the week but right now my moneys is saying rain Thursday..... anyway please stay tuned. We will get good
weather sooner or later.
And the Rains Came...
Wayland NY- Wait.... rains... that was last year.
No, this year as well. We got as far as Cuba NY and drove into the rain. We called the track and were told "cancelled
due to rains". Haven't heard that in a few months. Well, we can't control the weather but we can sure talk about
it.
The only good thing about a rain out is we
have the week off from washing the car as well as doing the repairs and maintenance. Let's hope for a nice Saturday
next weekend so we can get the season started.
Update; 4/20/08 Testing
Went Well
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday....
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for
their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear to have paid off. The car handled much better for
Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions. We weren't there to worry about speed but handling
on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go
through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon us.... Opening night
next Saturday....
The two drives set off side by side with Barton
taking the lead to complete lap 1. Kyle did the smart thing and tucked in behind him while the two set sail on the field.
By lap 10 the pair had a good straightaway lead on third and were into lapped traffic. Kyle kept pace nicely closing the 4-5
car length gap ever so slightly only to see Barton gain it back. By about lap 15 the one and only caution came out and took
away the half track lead the guys had built up. On the restart it was the Dick and Kyle show again with third place Blair
very close. As the laps wound down it was clear Kyle was catching Barton. As the took the white flag Kyle was there. Remember
it is one thing to catch and another to pass. Going down the back straightaway the two were side by side each running their
preferred line. As the came out of turn four for the checkered flag it was a drag race with Barton winning by a nose.
This was one of the best dirt races I've ever seen, and I've seen a bunch. If you want to see some exciting races
you need to watch these crate late models. Remember the engines are sealed and the same so the speed is gained by car setup
and the driver. It has nothing to do with the amount of money you can spend. Great racing!!!
Next up McKean July 5th for a Fastrak Regional race. Then we are looking at doing the three nights at Dog Hollow, Mercer,
and Tri City the weekend of the 11th.
Updates....
Wayland NY- As the world turns... this season is very reminiscent of last year. First we have all the rain and second
the track changes and shortens the schedule. In appears the McKean is in trouble. It's to bad. The guys that run the place
are great guys but the weather the past two years has not helped, the economy hasn't help much either. The crowds are
down which means the income is down. There are many Monday morning quarterbacks who I don't think understand that running
a track is a business. If you're not making money then things need to change. Well anyway I hope the track stays open.
Best of luck guys.
Bad to our problem... Per the McKean schedule
we have four more races plus the year end Fastrak event in late September. IF all shows are ran, weather permitting of course,
it means we will have raced 7, thats right 7 races this season... Kyle and I can't handle it..... so there is a plan....it
goes like this. We will head to Dog Hollow to run their Friday night show, then over to Mercer for the Saturday night show,
then on to Tri City for their Sunday night show. We can pick our weekends and just go race... weather permitting of course.
This might give us our fix. Touring is not new to us but it was nice not having to do it...... maybe. It has always been exciting
going to and running different tracks.
Please watch for our new
dates. The new McKean dates are posted. Next up this coming Thursday night at McKean... right now 30 percent chance on rain......
Rain Again!
Wayland NY- I've lost count! Seven I think! This is way beyond ridiculous at this point. It's mid June and we've
raced twice. The weather just has not cooperated at all this year or for that mater last year. Up next... next Saturday....
we think.
On another note. The race at Eldora... I finally
got the details and they aren't great. What was two nights of racing is now one. And to make mater worse the entry fee
is $150. We never paid entry fees until we came to late models. The regionals charge $75. and apparently the national events
are $150. Let's do some math... fuel for two trucks out and back $1000, pit fees $120, entry fee $150. Camping etc $200.
Total... $1470. If we make the feature we will earn a minimum of $250. Feels like we are back in sprints were it
cost at least $650 per show for us to participate. Didn't mean to get on the money kick but the economy is in very poor
condition at this time.....Needless to say we are not sure if we are going to Eldora.
Kyle Finishes a Strong
Third!
Wayland NY- The
track was great, the best we've ever seen, and the car and driver worked great. Kyle finished 2nd in his heat race which
put him in the redraw for the feature. He actually drew a good number 6. Starting 6th Kyle found himself back to 8th in the
first few laps. Not getting rattled, he started picking his was to the front using the top side very efficiently as well as
the low side when needed. Before long Kyle found himself in 4th. As the top four pulled away they also ran into lapped traffic.
The leader ended up tangling with a lapped car which allowed John Lacki running second, Dick Barton running third, and Kyle
to all get by. As Lacki and Barton fought for the lead Kyle closed right up behind them just waiting to see who was going
to pass who. As it ended neither passed. Coming across the line winning was Barton on the low side with Lacki on top and Kyle
was right behind Barton. You could have thrown a blanket over the three. You could not have ask for a better finish unless
Kyle had won....
We are very pleased with the start of this season,
as later as it has been. The car is working very well due to the changes we made this winter. Kyle is able to drive the car
knowing how it will respond. Kyle has also learned how to drive the car since it is much differnet then the open wheeled sprints
he drove for 10 years.
Up next, McKean on the 14. Pray for no
rain....
And the Rains Came... Part 6
Wayland NY- Wait a minute..... part 6? Yup.... this time we got to the track, unloaded the car in the sunshine, and actually
did a few minor things t the car. Then the sky's got black and boy did it rain. The track was probably only a few minutes
from being ready and it would have been a good fast track. The rain came in sheets so heavy you couldn't see ten feet.
We stayed in the trailer thinking it was going to blow over, that's how bad it was. Ten minutes from the track the roads
were dry.
Next up.... Thursday night. What does the weather look
like?
Opening
Night at McKean County... Finally!
Wayland NY- It didn't rain! It was cool, well OK cold, in the low 40's by evenings end. Opening night ended up
being a Fastrak Regional race attracting a tough field of 32 cars. Track conditions were very good and as we learned the track
actually got tighter as the night progressed. (make a note... needed to account for this).
Kyle started the third heat from the third spot but immediately went to the front over taking the pole sitter on the back
straight away. As Kyle prepared to set sail the person he passed rammed Kyle left rear quarter panel pushing it way up and
in and caused Kyle to spin out. This earned this driver a black flag and he would have to join Kyle at the back of the pack.
Restarting 9th Kyle wasted no time in getting back to the third spot actually passing 6 cars in turns 1 and 2 on the first
lap. A lap later the caution came out once again. On this restart another driver pulled a bonehead move and pulled along the
inside of Kyle on the restart causing Kyle to be the middle of a three wide. The officials let it go but move the guy back
two spots at the end. It is unfortunate since this driver did a great job of holding Kyle up. Not wanting to take any chances
Kyle rode it out knowing he was in the redraw.
Kyle "can't
draw a number" Drum drew a 10 out of 12. So... he started the feature in 10th place. The car worked good for the first
few laps as Kyle moved up to 6th only to drop two spots by the end of the race finishing 8th. There was one caution on lap
two then green the entire time.
Kyle was and is very
happy with the car. The track got tighter and we didn't adjust accordingly. It appears the work we did this past winter
was correct. Next up.... Saturday night the 31st at McKean.
And the Rains Came... Part 5
Wayland NY- Rained out once
again. This is way beyond a wild dream. Here it is late May and we still have not race as yet. It feels more like winter yesterday
and today then it did in mid January. Hoping for a nice night Saturday. Saturday is a regional race which means there
will be a bunch or cars but we will take them all on..... yet want to get this season started. Please stay tuned for schedule
updates. McKean County has said they will make up races.
And the
Rains Came... Part 4
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/16. This is getting very old..... McKean has scheduled a race for this
coming Thursday night. We run Saturday as well. So.... Thursday then Saturday nights. It will be fun and great. If it
doesn't rain. At this time the weather looks OK for next weekend. Time will tell....
Opening Night This Friday Night
Maybe... calling for
rain
Wayland NY- McKean
County will once again try to hold opening night this Friday night. At this time they are calling for 60% chance of rain with
the heaviest at 70% in the afternoon. I would not bet on opening night but I sure hope I'm wrong.
And the Rains Came... Part 3
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/8. This is getting ridiculous. We aren't scheduled to race again until
May 24th and that is a Regional race, a tough way to start a season. McKean officials are trying to work out some rain dates.
We will see how it goes. Please stay tuned.
And the Rains Came... Part 2
Wayland NY- Rained
out again this week 5/3. There will be a Thursday night race 5/8 to try to make up one of these races. I haven't
checked the weather for the week but right now my moneys is saying rain Thursday..... anyway please stay tuned. We will get good
weather sooner or later.
And the Rains Came...
Wayland NY- Wait.... rains... that was last year.
No, this year as well. We got as far as Cuba NY and drove into the rain. We called the track and were told "cancelled
due to rains". Haven't heard that in a few months. Well, we can't control the weather but we can sure talk about
it.
The only good thing about a rain out is we
have the week off from washing the car as well as doing the repairs and maintenance. Let's hope for a nice Saturday
next weekend so we can get the season started.
Update; 4/20/08 Testing
Went Well
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday....
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday.... Kyle started the third heat from the third
spot but immediately went to the front over taking the pole sitter on the back straight away. As Kyle prepared to set sail
the person he passed rammed Kyle left rear quarter panel pushing it way up and in and caused Kyle to spin out. This earned
this driver a black flag and he would have to join Kyle at the back of the pack. Restarting 9th Kyle wasted no time in getting
back to the third spot actually passing 6 cars in turns 1 and 2 on the first lap. A lap later the caution came out once again.
On this restart another driver pulled a bonehead move and pulled along the inside of Kyle on the restart causing Kyle to be
the middle of a three wide. The officials let it go but move the guy back two spots at the end. It is unfortunate since this
driver did a great job of holding Kyle up. Not wanting to take any chances Kyle rode it out knowing he was in the redraw.
Kyle "can't draw a number" Drum drew
a 10 out of 12. So... he started the feature in 10th place. The car worked good for the first few laps as Kyle moved up to
6th only to drop two spots by the end of the race finishing 8th. There was one caution on lap two then green the entire time.
Kyle was and is very happy with the car. The track
got tighter and we didn't adjust accordingly. It appears the work we did this past winter was correct. Next up.... Saturday
night the 31st at McKean.
And the Rains Came... Part 5
Wayland NY- Rained out once again. This is way beyond a wild dream. Here it is late May and we still have not race
as yet. It feels more like winter yesterday and today then it did in mid January. Hoping for a nice night Saturday. Saturday
is a regional race which means there will be a bunch or cars but we will take them all on..... yet want to get this season
started. Please stay tuned for schedule updates. McKean County has said they will make up races.
And the Rains Came... Part 4
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/16. This is getting very old..... McKean has scheduled a race for this
coming Thursday night. We run Saturday as well. So.... Thursday then Saturday nights. It will be fun and great. If it
doesn't rain. At this time the weather looks OK for next weekend. Time will tell....
Opening Night This Friday Night
Maybe... calling for
rain
Wayland NY- McKean
County will once again try to hold opening night this Friday night. At this time they are calling for 60% chance of rain with
the heaviest at 70% in the afternoon. I would not bet on opening night but I sure hope I'm wrong.
And the Rains Came... Part 3
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/8. This is getting ridiculous. We aren't scheduled to race again until
May 24th and that is a Regional race, a tough way to start a season. McKean officials are trying to work out some rain dates.
We will see how it goes. Please stay tuned.
And the Rains Came... Part 2
Wayland NY- Rained
out again this week 5/3. There will be a Thursday night race 5/8 to try to make up one of these races. I haven't
checked the weather for the week but right now my moneys is saying rain Thursday..... anyway please stay tuned. We will get good
weather sooner or later.
And the Rains Came...
Wayland NY- Wait.... rains... that was last year.
No, this year as well. We got as far as Cuba NY and drove into the rain. We called the track and were told "cancelled
due to rains". Haven't heard that in a few months. Well, we can't control the weather but we can sure talk about
it.
The only good thing about a rain out is we
have the week off from washing the car as well as doing the repairs and maintenance. Let's hope for a nice Saturday
next weekend so we can get the season started.
Update; 4/20/08 Testing
Went Well
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday....
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday.... Kyle started the third heat from the third
spot but immediately went to the front over taking the pole sitter on the back straight away. As Kyle prepared to set sail
the person he passed rammed Kyle left rear quarter panel pushing it way up and in and caused Kyle to spin out. This earned
this driver a black flag and he would have to join Kyle at the back of the pack. Restarting 9th Kyle wasted no time in getting
back to the third spot actually passing 6 cars in turns 1 and 2 on the first lap. A lap later the caution came out once again.
On this restart another driver pulled a bonehead move and pulled along the inside of Kyle on the restart causing Kyle to be
the middle of a three wide. The officials let it go but move the guy back two spots at the end. It is unfortunate since this
driver did a great job of holding Kyle up. Not wanting to take any chances Kyle rode it out knowing he was in the redraw.
Kyle "can't draw a number" Drum drew
a 10 out of 12. So... he started the feature in 10th place. The car worked good for the first few laps as Kyle moved up to
6th only to drop two spots by the end of the race finishing 8th. There was one caution on lap two then green the entire time.
Kyle was and is very happy with the car. The track
got tighter and we didn't adjust accordingly. It appears the work we did this past winter was correct. Next up.... Saturday
night the 31st at McKean.
And the Rains Came... Part 5
Wayland NY- Rained out once again. This is way beyond a wild dream. Here it is late May and we still have not race
as yet. It feels more like winter yesterday and today then it did in mid January. Hoping for a nice night Saturday. Saturday
is a regional race which means there will be a bunch or cars but we will take them all on..... yet want to get this season
started. Please stay tuned for schedule updates. McKean County has said they will make up races.
And the Rains Came... Part 4
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/16. This is getting very old..... McKean has scheduled a race for this
coming Thursday night. We run Saturday as well. So.... Thursday then Saturday nights. It will be fun and great. If it
doesn't rain. At this time the weather looks OK for next weekend. Time will tell....
Opening Night This Friday Night
Maybe... calling for
rain
Wayland NY- McKean
County will once again try to hold opening night this Friday night. At this time they are calling for 60% chance of rain with
the heaviest at 70% in the afternoon. I would not bet on opening night but I sure hope I'm wrong.
And the Rains Came... Part 3
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/8. This is getting ridiculous. We aren't scheduled to race again until
May 24th and that is a Regional race, a tough way to start a season. McKean officials are trying to work out some rain dates.
We will see how it goes. Please stay tuned.
And the Rains Came... Part 2
Wayland NY- Rained
out again this week 5/3. There will be a Thursday night race 5/8 to try to make up one of these races. I haven't
checked the weather for the week but right now my moneys is saying rain Thursday..... anyway please stay tuned. We will get good
weather sooner or later.
And the Rains Came...
Wayland NY- Wait.... rains... that was last year.
No, this year as well. We got as far as Cuba NY and drove into the rain. We called the track and were told "cancelled
due to rains". Haven't heard that in a few months. Well, we can't control the weather but we can sure talk about
it.
The only good thing about a rain out is we
have the week off from washing the car as well as doing the repairs and maintenance. Let's hope for a nice Saturday
next weekend so we can get the season started.
Update; 4/20/08 Testing
Went Well
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday....
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday.... Kyle started the third heat from the third
spot but immediately went to the front over taking the pole sitter on the back straight away. As Kyle prepared to set sail
the person he passed rammed Kyle left rear quarter panel pushing it way up and in and caused Kyle to spin out. This earned
this driver a black flag and he would have to join Kyle at the back of the pack. Restarting 9th Kyle wasted no time in getting
back to the third spot actually passing 6 cars in turns 1 and 2 on the first lap. A lap later the caution came out once again.
On this restart another driver pulled a bonehead move and pulled along the inside of Kyle on the restart causing Kyle to be
the middle of a three wide. The officials let it go but move the guy back two spots at the end. It is unfortunate since this
driver did a great job of holding Kyle up. Not wanting to take any chances Kyle rode it out knowing he was in the redraw.
Kyle "can't draw a number" Drum drew
a 10 out of 12. So... he started the feature in 10th place. The car worked good for the first few laps as Kyle moved up to
6th only to drop two spots by the end of the race finishing 8th. There was one caution on lap two then green the entire time.
Kyle was and is very happy with the car. The track
got tighter and we didn't adjust accordingly. It appears the work we did this past winter was correct. Next up.... Saturday
night the 31st at McKean.
And the Rains Came... Part 5
Wayland NY- Rained out once again. This is way beyond a wild dream. Here it is late May and we still have not race
as yet. It feels more like winter yesterday and today then it did in mid January. Hoping for a nice night Saturday. Saturday
is a regional race which means there will be a bunch or cars but we will take them all on..... yet want to get this season
started. Please stay tuned for schedule updates. McKean County has said they will make up races.
And the Rains Came... Part 4
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/16. This is getting very old..... McKean has scheduled a race for this
coming Thursday night. We run Saturday as well. So.... Thursday then Saturday nights. It will be fun and great. If it
doesn't rain. At this time the weather looks OK for next weekend. Time will tell....
Opening Night This Friday Night
Maybe... calling for
rain
Wayland NY- McKean
County will once again try to hold opening night this Friday night. At this time they are calling for 60% chance of rain with
the heaviest at 70% in the afternoon. I would not bet on opening night but I sure hope I'm wrong.
And the Rains Came... Part 3
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/8. This is getting ridiculous. We aren't scheduled to race again until
May 24th and that is a Regional race, a tough way to start a season. McKean officials are trying to work out some rain dates.
We will see how it goes. Please stay tuned.
And the Rains Came... Part 2
Wayland NY- Rained
out again this week 5/3. There will be a Thursday night race 5/8 to try to make up one of these races. I haven't
checked the weather for the week but right now my moneys is saying rain Thursday..... anyway please stay tuned. We will get good
weather sooner or later.
And the Rains Came...
Wayland NY- Wait.... rains... that was last year.
No, this year as well. We got as far as Cuba NY and drove into the rain. We called the track and were told "cancelled
due to rains". Haven't heard that in a few months. Well, we can't control the weather but we can sure talk about
it.
The only good thing about a rain out is we
have the week off from washing the car as well as doing the repairs and maintenance. Let's hope for a nice Saturday
next weekend so we can get the season started.
Update; 4/20/08 Testing
Went Well
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday....
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday.... Kyle started the third heat from the third
spot but immediately went to the front over taking the pole sitter on the back straight away. As Kyle prepared to set sail
the person he passed rammed Kyle left rear quarter panel pushing it way up and in and caused Kyle to spin out. This earned
this driver a black flag and he would have to join Kyle at the back of the pack. Restarting 9th Kyle wasted no time in getting
back to the third spot actually passing 6 cars in turns 1 and 2 on the first lap. A lap later the caution came out once again.
On this restart another driver pulled a bonehead move and pulled along the inside of Kyle on the restart causing Kyle to be
the middle of a three wide. The officials let it go but move the guy back two spots at the end. It is unfortunate since this
driver did a great job of holding Kyle up. Not wanting to take any chances Kyle rode it out knowing he was in the redraw.
Kyle "can't draw a number" Drum drew
a 10 out of 12. So... he started the feature in 10th place. The car worked good for the first few laps as Kyle moved up to
6th only to drop two spots by the end of the race finishing 8th. There was one caution on lap two then green the entire time.
Kyle was and is very happy with the car. The track
got tighter and we didn't adjust accordingly. It appears the work we did this past winter was correct. Next up.... Saturday
night the 31st at McKean.
And the Rains Came... Part 5
Wayland NY- Rained out once again. This is way beyond a wild dream. Here it is late May and we still have not race
as yet. It feels more like winter yesterday and today then it did in mid January. Hoping for a nice night Saturday. Saturday
is a regional race which means there will be a bunch or cars but we will take them all on..... yet want to get this season
started. Please stay tuned for schedule updates. McKean County has said they will make up races.
And the Rains Came... Part 4
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/16. This is getting very old..... McKean has scheduled a race for this
coming Thursday night. We run Saturday as well. So.... Thursday then Saturday nights. It will be fun and great. If it
doesn't rain. At this time the weather looks OK for next weekend. Time will tell....
Opening Night This Friday Night
Maybe... calling for
rain
Wayland NY- McKean
County will once again try to hold opening night this Friday night. At this time they are calling for 60% chance of rain with
the heaviest at 70% in the afternoon. I would not bet on opening night but I sure hope I'm wrong.
And the Rains Came... Part 3
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/8. This is getting ridiculous. We aren't scheduled to race again until
May 24th and that is a Regional race, a tough way to start a season. McKean officials are trying to work out some rain dates.
We will see how it goes. Please stay tuned.
And the Rains Came... Part 2
Wayland NY- Rained
out again this week 5/3. There will be a Thursday night race 5/8 to try to make up one of these races. I haven't
checked the weather for the week but right now my moneys is saying rain Thursday..... anyway please stay tuned. We will get good
weather sooner or later.
And the Rains Came...
Wayland NY- Wait.... rains... that was last year.
No, this year as well. We got as far as Cuba NY and drove into the rain. We called the track and were told "cancelled
due to rains". Haven't heard that in a few months. Well, we can't control the weather but we can sure talk about
it.
The only good thing about a rain out is we
have the week off from washing the car as well as doing the repairs and maintenance. Let's hope for a nice Saturday
next weekend so we can get the season started.
Update; 4/20/08 Testing
Went Well
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday....
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday.... Kyle started the third heat from the third
spot but immediately went to the front over taking the pole sitter on the back straight away. As Kyle prepared to set sail
the person he passed rammed Kyle left rear quarter panel pushing it way up and in and caused Kyle to spin out. This earned
this driver a black flag and he would have to join Kyle at the back of the pack. Restarting 9th Kyle wasted no time in getting
back to the third spot actually passing 6 cars in turns 1 and 2 on the first lap. A lap later the caution came out once again.
On this restart another driver pulled a bonehead move and pulled along the inside of Kyle on the restart causing Kyle to be
the middle of a three wide. The officials let it go but move the guy back two spots at the end. It is unfortunate since this
driver did a great job of holding Kyle up. Not wanting to take any chances Kyle rode it out knowing he was in the redraw.
Kyle "can't draw a number" Drum drew
a 10 out of 12. So... he started the feature in 10th place. The car worked good for the first few laps as Kyle moved up to
6th only to drop two spots by the end of the race finishing 8th. There was one caution on lap two then green the entire time.
Kyle was and is very happy with the car. The track
got tighter and we didn't adjust accordingly. It appears the work we did this past winter was correct. Next up.... Saturday
night the 31st at McKean.
And the Rains Came... Part 5
Wayland NY- Rained out once again. This is way beyond a wild dream. Here it is late May and we still have not race
as yet. It feels more like winter yesterday and today then it did in mid January. Hoping for a nice night Saturday. Saturday
is a regional race which means there will be a bunch or cars but we will take them all on..... yet want to get this season
started. Please stay tuned for schedule updates. McKean County has said they will make up races.
And the Rains Came... Part 4
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/16. This is getting very old..... McKean has scheduled a race for this
coming Thursday night. We run Saturday as well. So.... Thursday then Saturday nights. It will be fun and great. If it
doesn't rain. At this time the weather looks OK for next weekend. Time will tell....
Opening Night This Friday Night
Maybe... calling for
rain
Wayland NY- McKean
County will once again try to hold opening night this Friday night. At this time they are calling for 60% chance of rain with
the heaviest at 70% in the afternoon. I would not bet on opening night but I sure hope I'm wrong.
And the Rains Came... Part 3
Wayland NY- Rained out again this week 5/8. This is getting ridiculous. We aren't scheduled to race again until
May 24th and that is a Regional race, a tough way to start a season. McKean officials are trying to work out some rain dates.
We will see how it goes. Please stay tuned.
And the Rains Came... Part 2
Wayland NY- Rained
out again this week 5/3. There will be a Thursday night race 5/8 to try to make up one of these races. I haven't
checked the weather for the week but right now my moneys is saying rain Thursday..... anyway please stay tuned. We will get good
weather sooner or later.
And the Rains Came...
Wayland NY- Wait.... rains... that was last year.
No, this year as well. We got as far as Cuba NY and drove into the rain. We called the track and were told "cancelled
due to rains". Haven't heard that in a few months. Well, we can't control the weather but we can sure talk about
it.
The only good thing about a rain out is we
have the week off from washing the car as well as doing the repairs and maintenance. Let's hope for a nice Saturday
next weekend so we can get the season started.
Update; 4/20/08 Testing
Went Well
Wayland NY- We were at McKean County yesterday for their test and tune session. The changes we make this past winter appear
to have paid off. The car handled much better for Kyle and was much more drivable. Speeds were OK for the track conditions.
We weren't there to worry about speed but handling on entry, through the turn, and off.
This week we will go through the car completely and make any correction we need to make. It looks like the season is now upon
us.... Opening night next Saturday....
Belfast Valley Issues 2008 Dates
