Aussie in the 'States.......
Posted: August 21st, 2010, 2:57 pm
Just arrived back yesterday from 2 weeks in America. First trip back in 14 years. Main purpose of the visit was to attend the 50th Knoxville Nationals for sprintcars.......
In total, I managed to squeeze in 10 consecutive days of racing...whew!!!...heaven!!!!
Also drove to Belleville Kansas to see the midget Nationals.....they went way too fast on this 1/2 mile, 23 degree banking gumbo track...man they were quick..
While in Knoxville I was given the chance to race in the 1/4 Scale Nationals, thanks to generosity of local racer Larry Hopson, who supplied me with this car.......1st time on the hard stuff... interesting!!!!
Went to have a look at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. Nobody around and the track was open so we did 2 laps on the track then high tailed it....got the whole deal on video to confirm the feat!!!!
Went and saw my 1st NHRA meet at Brainerd Mn. 6 hour drive each way...worth every minute...
Also managed to get down to Petal Mississippi and catch up with Forum Member Willian Sharp, owner of the beautifully restored Edelbrock Delara sprintcar....
In total, I managed to squeeze in 10 consecutive days of racing...whew!!!...heaven!!!!
Also drove to Belleville Kansas to see the midget Nationals.....they went way too fast on this 1/2 mile, 23 degree banking gumbo track...man they were quick..
While in Knoxville I was given the chance to race in the 1/4 Scale Nationals, thanks to generosity of local racer Larry Hopson, who supplied me with this car.......1st time on the hard stuff... interesting!!!!
Went to have a look at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. Nobody around and the track was open so we did 2 laps on the track then high tailed it....got the whole deal on video to confirm the feat!!!!
Went and saw my 1st NHRA meet at Brainerd Mn. 6 hour drive each way...worth every minute...
Also managed to get down to Petal Mississippi and catch up with Forum Member Willian Sharp, owner of the beautifully restored Edelbrock Delara sprintcar....
