Tale continued - Pt.3
First run was on a private road (with owners permission!). IT RAN, STEERED AND STOPPED!!
Two days later (Tuesday) I participated in a track day at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Wa. Ran 3 sessions with nothing more than having to adjust the chain. I did have a list of things to do before the race weekend with ICSCC (International Conference of Sports Car Clubs) on May 11 & 12. I changed to a larger rear m/cyl, ducted air to the inboard rear brakes, semi balanced the tires with a cheap bubble balancer and changed the mirrors. Loaded the car back in the trailer. Sat morning headed to the track with my dog - Sarek (Dobie named after Spock's father).
Got a log book and the car safety inspected.
No time in first session, 1:33 in second session. Not a bad time and I was thrilled that I could still compete!!!
Sunday morning did a 1:31.6 to qualify 12th. Sunday race - got down to a 1:28.66 !!!! 6th overall and 2nd in class.
So now it is back in the shop. New brake pads to further help the braking situation (toooo much rear brakes). New steering arms to play with Ackerman. Made a new tire balancer from a hub and square tubing to allow the wheel to roll. It is very sensitive to a quarter ounce or so. I also found I did not bead seat one of the rear tires properly - that is now fixed. Further adjustment to mirror mounting and back in the trailer for a race mid June!!!!!!
Forgot to add the 3rd spring setup in an earlier post.
That's all for now
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