OK....
Sooo, I'm hooked. Had way to much fun this weekend.
First pass, just a trial pass. Rode through some rough patches to see how she would handle it. Studied the course and all that goes on around it - First rookie pass was 81 and I was comfortable with the bike.
Second rookie pass was 95.000 this run was terrible. I felt rushed in line and I just wasn't ready for the run. This run was the first run with the nitrous. When I hit the switch for the nitrous I also hit the switch which turns the gas off....oh oh. Ran out of gas just before the finish line and I shut her down. While waiting on Willie to pick me up I noticed the gas was already off..uh oh! Well I am learning from trial and error. Thank God the jets weren't too big. Started her up and we were amazed that she sounded fine and we didn't think that there was any damage.
Went back to camp and decided to run her one more time. Now I have a new respect for all the people who race. It seemed like I was standing on the surface of the sun. 3 cars back and ready to go, Willie shoved me in the truck for a little air conditioning. Now, this is first on my list for things to keep checked
and in good running order. Anyways, off the line was ok, going through the gears was ok, hitting the nitrous(without turning off the gas)was awesome. I loved the ride, I loved seeing everybody, yes yes yes I'm hooked. The bike ran 106.173, still in the rookie lane. June I come out of the closet. No more rookie runs for me.
Special thanks to Scott Gregory and Paula for coming through for me and loaning me Scott's leathers until I find a pair that fit me. Special thanks to Nick and Connie for opening their motor home to us for shelter from the wind on Thursday(not to mention a bathroom for those who have to squat). Special thanks to all the volunteers who work so hard to make this all possible. Special thanks to Mike and Patty Brewer and Jerry and Lynne DeGraw who support us through this "Still crazy after all these years mentality". Special thanks to Eric Ross for staying late and helping us pack up after my little accident(Don't want to go there).A very Special thanks to Willie for building this bike for me, Honey you know I love you. Well I could go on and on but I will just say this, Special thanks to all, who are a better part of my life.
See ya all in June.
Love Sheri Buchta