What an amazing weekend! Aside from getting the best Mother's Day present, it was just an good weekend. Although we received some weird information about some friends of ours, it was overall good. My husband stayed true to his comment of letting me race on Saturday, which I am absolutely elated about. Not just because I got to race, but due to many reasons. 1) It was my first NMRA race, 2) our starter was KAREN STOFFER (she got her start in drag racing through NMRA), 3) it was my mommy's day present, 4) I got a GREAT 60' time (for me) and last but not least I just LOVE racing.
First, let me say Karen is wonderful. Not only did she tough it out at the races with us (it was warm outside), she also worked the tree for us. She is such a great person and an equally great racer! It was wonderful to be able to share our day of racing with her. Thanks Karen for everything!
The temperature was around 93 degrees, so the air was not very good.
Now down to some #'s:
.297 reaction, 2.094 60' = 11.64 ET @ 124.1 mph (this run was on a 4/10th - Pro tree)
-.824 reaction, 1.957 60' = 11.00 ET @ 128.7 mph (RED LIGHT, this time they changed the light to a 5/10th tree - THANKS)
.018 reaction, 2.046 60' = 11.79 ET @ 114.2 mph (GREAT LIGHT, too bad I hit the rev limiter too many times)
.136 reaction, 1.770 60' = 10.88 ET @ 127.9 mph (FANTASTIC RUN, my best 60' time EVER) - Back in the 10s WOOHOO
-.031 reaction, 1.954 60' = 11.34 ET @ 127.3 mph (Not bad, too bad I was just a tad quicker then the light!)
That does it for qualifing, now it's time to average out and DIAL a time. 11.00 sounds about right!
.249 reaction, 2.003 60' = 11.44 ET @ 124.5 mph (Overall, not a bad run despite the fact that I hit the rev limiter twice) I LOST... boohoo
Time ONLY run
-.670 reaction, 2.229 60' = 11.69 et @ 125.2 mph (We asked for a 5/10th tree and got a 4/10th tree...)
By the time we got to this time of day I was lucky to be standing. I was exhausted from the heat and battling a massive headache. So I'm not too disheartened with this run, but know I could have done better.
MUCH LOVE AND THANKS TO MY FAMILY! I LOVE YOU!
What a great weekend. We had a GREAT time and my hubby said a few of my runs actually got Karen's attention. Plus I got my BEST 60' time ever and back in the 10s. I'm stoked! What a fantastic Mother's Day gift!
Monday, May 15, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
Happy Mother's Day (to me)...
I am blessed and if I don't say so myself, so is my husband.
We were lovingly discussing Mother's Day yesterday (Thursday) and he asks "so what do you want for mommys day?". I smiled BIG because I had been waiting for the question. You see... we have a race in our area tomorrow and I've been wanting to race in it, but as previously posted finances are not conducive to that activity right now. So when he asked I already knew what I wanted. When I told him I wanted to race, he smiled and said "do you have any money?"... to which I replied "no, that's what I want for Mothers Day... that is my gift. You pay my way to race on Saturday"... He smiled again, chuckled and said "Ok". So hopefully, he was serious and I'll get to race Saturday and still spend a WONDERFUL day with my family on Sunday!
But seriously how many women ask to RACE as their Mother's Day gifts? Most women want flowers, candy or jewlry EVEN on Mommys Day. But not me, all I want to do is RACE!
We were lovingly discussing Mother's Day yesterday (Thursday) and he asks "so what do you want for mommys day?". I smiled BIG because I had been waiting for the question. You see... we have a race in our area tomorrow and I've been wanting to race in it, but as previously posted finances are not conducive to that activity right now. So when he asked I already knew what I wanted. When I told him I wanted to race, he smiled and said "do you have any money?"... to which I replied "no, that's what I want for Mothers Day... that is my gift. You pay my way to race on Saturday"... He smiled again, chuckled and said "Ok". So hopefully, he was serious and I'll get to race Saturday and still spend a WONDERFUL day with my family on Sunday!
But seriously how many women ask to RACE as their Mother's Day gifts? Most women want flowers, candy or jewlry EVEN on Mommys Day. But not me, all I want to do is RACE!
Monday, May 01, 2006
I LOVE my husband...
It goes without saying that I love my husband, but he really knows (sometimes) just what to do or say that makes me feel so good. This weekend was no exception! We were not only blessed with beautiful weather, but he offered to pay my way into the races on Saturday. I was so excited! He was racing test-n-tune Saturday afternoon (4/29) and grudge fest that night. He asked if I wanted to race and I reminded him of my financial status - BROKE - and he said "my treat". Who would say no to that?? So I took him up on his offer. I ran some errands in the afternoon and got to the track around 2pm. I hung out and about 3:30 got ready for grudge fest. My first run, as were all my others... pretty crappy, but hey I was racing so I'm not gonna complain.
1st: .242 reaction, 2.136 60' = 11.56 @ 122.89 mph
2nd: .298 reaction, 2.067 60' = 11.93 @ 124.89 mph (against hubby)
3rd: .547 reaction, 2.118 60' = 11.37 @ 127.78 mph
4th: .304 reaction, 2.144 60' = 11.78 @ 122.16 mph
5th: .260 reaction, 2.283 60' = 11.52 @ 126.47 mph
My reaction stinks, but has been worse (if that's possible). Unfortunately, my 60' times are whats killing me. I can't seem to keep my body from spring boarding up when I pull my leg up to shift. I'm not sure what it is, although I'd venture to say it's my leathers. BUT that could be seen as a lame excuse. Anyways, its eating me alive trying to figure out the problem. Outside of that its practice, practice, practice.
I went back and looked at time slips prior to my accident and my 60' times were 1.8s & 1.9s. The only difference between now and then was I didn't have leathers and I didn't have the fear of crashing. There are many levels I'd like to take my bike, including: extensions, new seat, and air shifter... that all takes money! SOMEDAY!
Despite the times, I had a great day racing with friends and my hubby! Thanks babe, your the best!
1st: .242 reaction, 2.136 60' = 11.56 @ 122.89 mph
2nd: .298 reaction, 2.067 60' = 11.93 @ 124.89 mph (against hubby)
3rd: .547 reaction, 2.118 60' = 11.37 @ 127.78 mph
4th: .304 reaction, 2.144 60' = 11.78 @ 122.16 mph
5th: .260 reaction, 2.283 60' = 11.52 @ 126.47 mph
My reaction stinks, but has been worse (if that's possible). Unfortunately, my 60' times are whats killing me. I can't seem to keep my body from spring boarding up when I pull my leg up to shift. I'm not sure what it is, although I'd venture to say it's my leathers. BUT that could be seen as a lame excuse. Anyways, its eating me alive trying to figure out the problem. Outside of that its practice, practice, practice.
I went back and looked at time slips prior to my accident and my 60' times were 1.8s & 1.9s. The only difference between now and then was I didn't have leathers and I didn't have the fear of crashing. There are many levels I'd like to take my bike, including: extensions, new seat, and air shifter... that all takes money! SOMEDAY!
Despite the times, I had a great day racing with friends and my hubby! Thanks babe, your the best!
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