IceBreaker Bound - Update

Countdown to the Icebreaker (April 5^th and 6^th) shows we are far behind on preps from where we wish we were.  No worries, we will be in top form by race day.

Big News:

BOSTON MARATHON!

I hope to help my brother David Barnett to raise money for Dana Farber cancer research.  David will be running in his 20^th straight Boston Marathon and will be running for Dana Farber in memory of my Dad and brother Jack.  The link to make a donation is here: http://www.runDFMC.org/2014/davidb.

Can we help him help all of us?  Please consider joining me in donating.  I will donate my Icebreaker Sunday race purse to this cause.  Will you donate $20 in honor of David’s 20^th Boston Marathon.  You could also consider donating $73 –such a nice number- or more?

SEGMENT RACE???

Everyone take a peek at the segment race rules for Saturday eve at the Icebreaker:  Segment Race Info.   The Sportsman division will have a special event, divided into three segments. 8 laps,  leave the track, then invert the field and race 9 laps, leave the track again, and come back for a final 10 lap leg, with starting positions based on lap times from the first segment.  Winner is car with lowest total number of the added up finish positions.  Confusing?- yes, will take a lot of time?-yes, but it won’t be without action.  I think the magic number could be 9 for the winner.

Engine:

If we listen closely, we may be able to hear the engine being run on Nat’s engine dyno at some point today. If it is ready, I may be able to pick it up later today.  Nat and crew hope for an even better engine, I asked him to make as many parts out of lead as possible.

SHORT INTERRUPTION FROM KIM TO TALK ABOUT SOMETHING THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RACING:

We got a puppy!  She's a lot of work but very cute and someday she'll be a really good girl.  Her name is Ella and hopefully you'll see her with us at the track.  Here is a very short video showing her first day learning how to walk down stairs.

OK BACK TO RACING....

Body:

As seen in the photo, the body isn’t really on the car yet.  I have picked up all the body parts made by Rayline and Duraflex.  I will begin painting panels today.  Lettering will come from Jeff Winsor, and there is plenty of space on our car for some commercial sponsorship.  Want to be the first?

Chassis:

After having the front clip replaced by SPAFCO, we have installed all of the chassis parts, bled the brakes, and are ready to install the engine and body.  Final chassis tweaks will follow that.

Crew:

As always, Jonny has led the charge in the shop.  I have had to use up an entire vacation week to attempt to get back on schedule with the car.  Extra help here in the Moosup, CT shop, and at the track, is always welcome.

See everyone soon,

Larry