Mark,
Looks like we pulled a first place in 7.5cc. GREAT JOB ERIC!!! Lets see what else gets put on the table.
I just got another call, it sounds like we pulled 1st place in P-SPEC O/B Tunnel too. GREAT JOB DARIN!
-Carl
Thanks, Carl. It was a good day, and the Lynx is a GREAT boat!
I want to THANK the District 8 crew for going all out on a terrific race venue and a 1st class event. Even with the rather small turn-out this season, they haven't spared a thing. The drivers stand is excellent. The course is great. The site is perfect. The event is precisely well organized and being run with superlative efficiency and with NAMBA safety rules at the forefront of consideration.
As for the P-LTD OPC Tunnel race... After only finishing one heat in P-Mono yesterday, I wanted to have a better showing today. Relaxed, drove smart (Thank you Dick Crowe for the advice way back in 2006: "Only drive as fast as you need to to win"), and was able to win the first three heats.
Then, with that wrapped up (2nd place was mathematically out with only 550pts... yeah... the wind caught up to several of these guys), I decided to lay one down to put a stamp on the class... Sorry guys... I couldn't help myself, and the weather laid down just perfectly, so, the throttle got pulled.
I think I lapped the 2nd place boat about lap 5... Unfortunately, the timing computer didn't catch the heat time. Based on past events, I would guess it was in the mid 1:30's... probably around a 1:35-36... Either way, it was fun.
I would also like to thank Eric Bourlet, Mike Hughes, Kelly Groul, Jerry Dunlap, and Brian Buass. Without their help on setup, props, driving tips, and general encouragement, there is no way I'd be in this position today. I appreciate the friendship and support more than you guys will ever know.
I'm wish I could be there the rest of the week, but work calls. I really need to get some Nitro boats on the shelf so I can more fully participate in the District 8 package! They really have a good thing going.
Jerry said he took a bunch of pictures, which I'm sure will start showing up soon. Looking forward to seeing those! I've attached just a few pictures here that I managed to shoot.
OH, and also... Mike McKnight... You have the COOLEST Announcers voice I've heard! Truly a pro!!
