Landracing Forum
El Mirage => El Mirage General Chat => Topic started by: V8Pinto on July 18, 2007, 12:17:06 PM
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Hey Mike how did your runs end up? Did you get your license?
Thanks for that checkered tape - it really did make me go faster :)
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Thanks for asking, that very first run down the lake bed was exciting! It was a culmination of alot of time and work to get to that start line, so when Ralph picked me up it was a little emotional.
In that short moment going down the track a lot happened, I just wanted to get the feel of the dirt and not go too fast, So I ran 132.
I had an electrical problem on the second run, like hitting the rev limiter but not there yet, then after the traps the motor died, I used one foot to get to the pick-up. I have not diagnosed the problem. Too bad because I wanted to gather some info and go faster on that run, but I am very happy about the week-end. I learned alot and met some nice people. Plus now I own some Evil Knievel leathers. :-D
Was I supposed to go to registration and pick up my 125-150 mph license?
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Yeah you should have gotten your timeslip and had it signed by a starter (Jim or Wes) and then you take it to the registration trailer and get your license.
I understand about the emotion after a run. I actually like it that I'm out so far away from everybody. After I shut down I have the best seat in the house to watch the next racer cross the line at full-tilt-boogie. I love it.
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BTW, I discovered my battery terminal ground had come loose, (you had suggested) I still have a starting circuit problem, like the clutch is not pulled in, I have not found any blown fuses yet, it will have to wait til next week, leaving for Mexico tomorrow.
Mike