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After a week of anxiety and a shocking loss, I wasn't sure what to expect last night at Auburndale Speedway. We ended up having a great time at the track, and everything was remarkably normal. Yes, everyone remembered, and everyone was respectful, especially the track staff. The loss will leave a mark that won't fade, but it was time to race, and everyone rose to the occasion.
I took a Scrambler car there for the first time. Actually it was my Orlando Strictly Stock, so we were a little over-weight and not close on the gear. My friend Andy drove it, and he did well considering what he had to drive. Its back in one piece and will get some updates this week.
The best races were for the Legends and OWM. Both classes had big fields and competitive traffic at the front. My bet (so to speak) in the Legend race went out early, but there was enough participation on our pool (hypothetically) that Al-tere-go-05 won a few bucks. Of couse we were not really betting on the race because that would be illegal!
The OWM race was great! The pole car was built back in 1984 and it looked like an antique. It was driven by Jimmy Wilkins, he won a heat race, and he managed to keep the field under control for most of the way in the feature. Jimmy wasn't the fastest through the corners, but he really hooked it up coming off, so it took until late in the 40 lapper before Travis Roland could make an outside pass for the lead. Since there was a yellow, Travis actually made two passes, but did it cleanly both times. Good race!
Most men of Jimmy's age would be playing bingo and eating at the early bird. But he looked fit and trim, and can certainly wheel a racecar! I love seeing veteran drivers like that be able to hang with the kids.
I was there with 4 friends and we lived it up. I got to meet 3 new ones too! There were a few people with the V8 Bombers who were in the mood to argue and yell at each other, but overall we found the natives to be very friendly.
Thanks to Auburndale for a good night!
I took a Scrambler car there for the first time. Actually it was my Orlando Strictly Stock, so we were a little over-weight and not close on the gear. My friend Andy drove it, and he did well considering what he had to drive. Its back in one piece and will get some updates this week.
The best races were for the Legends and OWM. Both classes had big fields and competitive traffic at the front. My bet (so to speak) in the Legend race went out early, but there was enough participation on our pool (hypothetically) that Al-tere-go-05 won a few bucks. Of couse we were not really betting on the race because that would be illegal!
The OWM race was great! The pole car was built back in 1984 and it looked like an antique. It was driven by Jimmy Wilkins, he won a heat race, and he managed to keep the field under control for most of the way in the feature. Jimmy wasn't the fastest through the corners, but he really hooked it up coming off, so it took until late in the 40 lapper before Travis Roland could make an outside pass for the lead. Since there was a yellow, Travis actually made two passes, but did it cleanly both times. Good race!
Most men of Jimmy's age would be playing bingo and eating at the early bird. But he looked fit and trim, and can certainly wheel a racecar! I love seeing veteran drivers like that be able to hang with the kids.
I was there with 4 friends and we lived it up. I got to meet 3 new ones too! There were a few people with the V8 Bombers who were in the mood to argue and yell at each other, but overall we found the natives to be very friendly.
Thanks to Auburndale for a good night!
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