Been a long time since I posted here!
I ran at El Mirage in May. It was a disaster (long story) but a terrific learning experience.
I ran at Speedweek. Another disaster (a really long story) and another learning experience. I did manage to get my rookie pass completed but my ignition box failed just past the one mile and I coasted past the two at 69mph. I calculate I was at about 93mph at the one mile mark so the 99mph record was easily within reach. But my week had ended. The French team set a new record at 101+.
I had been adapting to run BMST but I'd been missing a line in their rules that says footpegs must be in front of the rear axle so this bike will never be BMST legal. Darn.
Recently, I've chopped off the steering head to resolve the bike's biggest problem - lack of forward vision and a riding position that was causing me to pass out. I discovered a probable vacuum leak while building a velocity stack so, hopefully, that will cure some jetting problems. I'll be running an electric water pump this year. Many more small mods in the works, too. I will have a spare everything with me from now on.
I've dropped 11 pounds (cut my sugar intake) and should be fitting into my "skinny" drag race cut leathers with ease. They are much more aerodynamic and weigh about half my bulky road race leathers.
I'm more determined than ever and plan to kick some serious a$$ at Speedweek 2017.
Good luck to everyone this year and Save the Salt!