With half the field gone, Round 2 came up fast - with far different weather.
Trying to keep him calm in the staging lanes
Some last minute advice; I started pulling his car 2' in front of the other right before we get the instruction to start them up. I have him look over and find a spot on that kid's car, that's 2' in front - if you aren't at that spot by the time you hit the first mph marker, back off... It was working since we were dialing a 7.90 every run for the entire week (and holding a few, still having to add 65+/- #'s of weight to the car).
This is stress point for me, as there is nothing more I can do - I have to give one more visual check to the engine/clutch/rear and then step away and send him down the track. Sometimes I can't even watch the entire run! He pulls off Round 2 with another tight finish line win.
Support group!
Alas, Round 3 was not to be. We went out when the weather changed, we added weight to compensate - just not enough and he ran under by .003. The good news - he got paid! $50 is still a good thing! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
So ends another year, wouldn't trade these trips for the world. Next year we'll have 2 racing as Danny ages into the program - doubles my odds! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]
