Okay it is time to get down to business. The weather in Florida has not been on our side. It seems like we have had so much rain, which is good, but not when you are trying to get you race car dialed in. We got the green light to head to Bradenton Motorsports Park last Saturday on August 26th in the morning for their test and tune. We knew the rain would be there in the afternoon, so we arrived at the track before gates opened at 10:00 a.m.
When we were in the line waiting to get in, a fellow racer walked up to me and said "Hey aren't you that rocket lady on TV?" I heard that the spot I did for Horsepower TV back in March has been playing a few times. It is so cool when people say things like that to me. We work really hard and try to do the best job possible, to be able to share this with others is amazing. So after my head unswelled, it was time to get to work.
We were joined at the track with our friends, Annie, Chuck, Chris and Mose. I really appreciate all of their dedication and help. With the help of my crew, we prepared the Embry-Riddle Jet Dragster go head down the track. The first pass with the humidity very high, we pulled in the staging lanes only planning on making an 1/8th mile pass. The et. was 4.17 with a speed of 191 mph. The car ran straight down the track just perfect, but she was starved for fuel. So when we made it back to the pits, Chris changed the tune-up a little. When we lined up the second time the car reacted much better, she definitely like the extra fuel. The 4.07 et. with the 196 mph showed the potential that has yet to be awakened.
Unfortunately, the rain came as we were pulling back through the pits, so it put a stop to our testing. But it gave us enough data to the car tuned up and ready to fly. Keep posted for the next test session to see how the new car is running.
On the Miss Ta Fire front, we are going to put her back together ASAP. She needs very minor repairs, but until we get the Embry-Riddle Car dialed in, she has to take a back seat.
Now we wait for the path of the current hurricane to see if we are going to be in the path or not. I have gone to the store to stock up on all of the supplies, and we will prepare more as the day gets nearer. Wish us luck.
Elaine
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