Hello all, my name is James and as for the pickle part don't ask its a very old nick name. Anyway I am entirely new to this type of racing although I have much experience in others. I have been looking around on this site for some time and have decided to finally come out from the wood work.
Some background on me for those interested... I am a physicist, graduated from UCLA, currently working on a doctorate in aerospace engineering. I build rockets, race cars, and anything else that can get up and move. I've built mainly drag and road course cars and many classic restorations. I just finished a project and have chosen to give LSR a go for my next.
My buddies and I have located a belly tank and plan to build for XO/GL. I have been looking for a while now at the build diaries and needles to say I am quite impressed by the work of many on this site. One thing that has drawn me to this site, and LSR in general, is the overwhelming sense of camaraderie displayed throughout. As I said I have been involved in racing for a couple decades and I have never seen this type of sportsmanship. I am entirely aware of the learning curve involved in this sport and hope to learn much from you good folks. I am located in the south bay of Los Angeles (Redondo Beach) and was wondering if there was a group of racers here or perhaps a club so I may meet some of you in person and begin the learning process.
Cheers!
James