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Title: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: V8Pinto on May 27, 2009, 01:19:45 PM
I couldn't NOT share this. 

My oldest daughter (the one that I was talking about in another thread about Kids and LSR) had a class assignment to do and she decided she wanted to talk about "how to tech a bike".

She was graded on how she spoke in front of the class and got a 4 of 4 grade.  She went over the logbook, safety inspection sheet, and covered high-level items that she tech's in the garage before we leave.

My favorite things (besides the whole thing) was the whole thing hahahaha.  She demo'd the fuel shutoff/engine kill, pulled the seat and explained the metal battery holdown "the battery is very heavy because it's full of lead so if the seat flies off you don't want the battery to go flying and hurt somebody".  She also covered safety wire because "if these bolts come out, your wheel will fall off and that would be bad".

Is there anything better than this?  brings tears to my eyes.

The bike still has El Mirage dirt on it  :mrgreen:

(http://blog.sanmiguelracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/mariana-and-the-busa-in-class.bmp)
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: John Noonan on May 27, 2009, 01:28:13 PM
What did I do.... :-o
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: V8Pinto on May 27, 2009, 01:44:49 PM
She was paying attention when you inspected the bike!   :-D
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: 4-barrel Mike on May 27, 2009, 02:00:13 PM
Great story!

Why does it look like the girls are paying attention and the boys aren't?   :mrgreen:

Mike
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: fredvance on May 27, 2009, 02:05:01 PM
Is there a water shortage in Sacremento. :-o
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: John Noonan on May 27, 2009, 02:06:23 PM
Next thing she will be doing is assisting tech... :cheers:

Awesome to see her so interested so young!

Way too go and tell her we said hello. :-D

J
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: Beairsto Racing on May 27, 2009, 02:22:59 PM
Cool story! Thanks for sharing. You can introduce a whole new generation to LSR.
-Scott
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: hayaboosta on May 27, 2009, 02:56:17 PM
That is awesome Shane!  You and Crystal have done a great job parenting.  It is just a bonus she is into LSR.      :cheers:
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: fredvance on May 27, 2009, 04:57:04 PM
That is really cool, I am looking forward to meeting the rest of the family this year. Especially your Trainee.lol
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: SanMiguelRacing on May 27, 2009, 05:14:47 PM
Great story!

Why does it look like the girls are paying attention and the boys aren't?   :mrgreen:

Mike

That's what I thought too when I saw the picture .... but then again I was 'sneaking' the picture on my phone.  We really weren't supposed to be in there - so it was taken before she started talking :)  As soon as she fired up the drill to remove the seat all the boys were looking. The other kids did demonstrations on how to make cookies or braid hair .... but then Mariana comes in with a Busa :)  I couldn't be more proud of my little girl.  I can only imagine what Zoe will bring with her when it's her turn!!!
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: Glen on May 27, 2009, 05:32:04 PM
Shane, get with me at Speed Week and I can arrange a tour of the timing trailer for her. :cheers:
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: John Noonan on May 27, 2009, 05:39:01 PM
Shane,

Why not bring the record holding bike?

J
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: thundersalt on May 27, 2009, 05:49:40 PM
Shane, get with me at Speed Week and I can arrange a tour of the timing trailer for her. :cheers:
Hey Glen,
If I wear a ponny tail and a skirt can I get a tour? :-o
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on May 27, 2009, 06:17:17 PM
Now that you mention it, I remember that Glen has invited Nancy for a tour -- although I guess I'd have been allowed to tag along.  Ditto with Debbie Dross -- he invited her, but Todd was given permission to attend, too.

Nothing wrong with you, Glen.  Not a bit.
Title: Re: Kids and LSR - Old Number Seven goes to school
Post by: mkilger on May 27, 2009, 09:09:15 PM
V8 does she have a bonneville shirt on?? anyway thats really cool, may have to have the boy take the roadster to school one day. :wink: