June 23rd, BKC at Columbiana
Results
We returned to the track at 7:30am again for our second day of racing at Columbiana.
There were actually 4 karts in the medium class though on Sunday. We started on the
pole for the first heat race and led for 8 laps when the kart started to get loose. I
got passed, but luckily the caution came out for a spin behind us. With the caution, the
line-up goes back to the previous lap, so I retained the lead. It also let the tires
cool down a little, and I was able to pull away the last two laps. The second heat we
started 4th and was up to second when the kart picked up a little push again. I dropped
to third and couldn't quite get the position back. So, with a 1st and 3rd in the heats we
started 2nd in the feature. Again, it was about 6pm, so we made adjustments considering
what happened the day before. On the first start, two karts got together so we had
to restart. On the restart, being on the outside, I ended up on the marbles and was
sent off the track into the grass. So, we lined-up single file and got the race started.
The kart was good for the first 6 or 7 laps, but then got really loose in the shaded turns which
was just like throwing an anchor out. The complete opposite of the day before. So we ended up 4th in feature, with Rex winning.
We didn't look at his weight, and there wasn't much of a tech either. We were too
frustrated anyway because we knew we could go much faster, and the track beat us again.
But now I guess we know the two extremes, IF we ever go back there. There were
some good things that happened though. We didn't break anything for the first
time this year. Also, we have commend the driver of the #53 kart. We believe
her name was Lauren, and she drove an awesome feature race and was right there
for the win. Also, we have to give credit to Rex for making a clean, good pass
for the win on the last lap.
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