Sunday, June 15, 2008

Muskegon "one"

Whoa, it was just starting to rain (again) as we got going on the first hook. Still had pretty good footing, Doug Nearpass (the sled operator) definitely had us trucks reigned in a lot tighter here in Muskegon than at Marshall last week. I had all I could do to get it up to 6600 RPM on first hook and about 6800 RPM on second hook (a bit more slippery footing), nowhere to run. He had that ole sled tied right to the ground by 200' or so. The "pilot" (and I was too, I love this stuff) was ready to give it another try. Since we were the first hook in the class we were able to take the first pull or deline and take the second pull distance. If you decline you have to use the second pull distance as your official distance. Brad B was the only other truck in the class at this event, however, he is as tough as anyone. We were having too much fun and decided to decline the first hook. Brad was having a tough time with some "wheel hop" and had to step out of it, "giving" us an easier shot. We lost a few feet in second run, however, still had enough to win out Brad. Thanks Brad, we owe you one. Second hook was definitely a lot more slipperey, thanks to the rain.

Headed to Gladwin, hopefully, on Thursday. Will keep ya all informed when we get back. If I don't get any "ouwies" we hope to head to Blanchard on Friday and Morely on Saturday. If any of ya'll can make it out, look us up.

If ya'll are seeing something that would be helpfull to myself or "pilot", make some comments. We will take all advise into "consideration".

Thanks and God Bless,

Lil Whitey

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