When you launch a race-hardened 1969 VW Beetle off a 75 foot cliff doing 40 mph, there are consequences.
Crusty cut the nose off 1107 this week. Tomorrow he and Bob find a new one. Bob and Romey completed an engine rebuild to address a slight drop in compression in the No. 3 cylinder. Chased down an electrical gremlin today.
Ordering a lot of fuel, new General Tires this week.
VORRA’s “The 24” Desert Endurance Race is going to be epic.
Me repacking everything.
Richard and Emme Hall coming in hot to Pro Pits at the USA 500.
Jason Baden of Reno Off Road Motorsports and I have have been emailing for months. We finally got to meet at Pit One at the USA 500 where Pro Pits was taking care of 1107 each time it completed one of the 155-mile loops. Jason sent over a set of shots from one of the remarkable fast pit stops.
Bob and Don work on 1107’s engine on Saturday. Crusty takes the day off to attend the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Sunday I go through the electronics. One month to VORRA’s 24 hour race.
I’m sure a close points race is exciting for the fans.
VORRA has updated season points totals to include the USA 500. We’re clinging to first place by a mere 14 points. Where did Messer Motorsports get that fire in the belly?
1107 teardown continues apace. Full engine rebuild is under way. Prepping for “The 24” at Fallon on Labor Day weekend.