August 31st, Barberton Night Show
Results
Medium class: 4 entries
Heat 1 (10 laps): Started-2nd, Finished-2nd
Heat 2 (10 laps): Started-3rd, Finished-3rd
Feature (20 laps): Rained-out, credited for 2nd
This week we made our way back to Barberton for their special Labor Day
Night Program. We decided to try something a little different with our
set-up, and during hot laps, we knew things were looking pretty good. The
only problem was, the engine seemed to running hot again. We checked
everything we could and did everything we could to make it run cooler, but
we ended up switching engines before the heat races started.
For the frist heat race, we started on the outside pole. Bobby started on
the pole, and we had a pretty good start. The kart handled well everywhere,
but Bobby's kart just came in about 2 laps before ours. He pulled out to
about a 10 kart length lead which I wasn't able to close-up by the end of
the heat. In the second heat we started 3rd. Off the 2nd turn, I was able
to jump into 2nd place behind Shaun Middaugh even though the kart was a tick
loose. Going into the 3 turn, Bobby gave me a little bump from behind which
actually helped me close on Shaun. Coming off of 4 turn, I signalled Bobby
to give me another bump down the stretch, so we could both go by Shaun.
Unfortunately, Bobby had already committed to passing me, and I had to drop
in behind Shaun as Bobby took the lead. For the next 8 laps, Bobby was able
to slowly pull away as Shaun and I were about 3 kart lengths apart, and
that's how we finished. As the day went on, more and more clouds had rolled
into the area. We knew that they were calling for rain, that it was on it's
way from Toledo, and time was running out. The program was promoted as
being under the lights though, so it seemed to me, they weren't progressing
the races with the urgency they should have. Either way, they ended up
starting the road course features when it started to lightly rain.
Eventually, they did call all the racing for the day, and we weren't able to
run our feature. However, we were credited for 2nd place since that's were
we would have started.
Well, the outdoor karting season is quickly coming to a close. We still
have 2 more NOBSS point races at Toledo on Sept. 20th and 21st. Hopefully
with our new way of thinking, we'll be able to put in a good showing at
Toledo, and maybe move up a spot in the standings. I have to thank Chuck's Custom
for all the help this year. Also, I must thank, Kremer,
Miller, Rylee, Tammy, and Abby who were able to make to the track Sunday to
help out and if nothing else provide moral support! Thanks everyone, and I
hope we can see you at the track again soon!
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