I’ve been grumpy since Saturday. My wife knows it. My daughter knows it. If I had a dog, the dog sure would have known about it.
But its ok. I’m better now. You see on Saturday afternoon, the car wouldn’t start. Just wouldn’t fire. Pulled the plugs, cleaned them up, tried again. Still nothing. And that’s where it started.
I was breaking rule number 2. No Sookin!
I thought that, after not racing for close to 18 months I was going to miss this weekend’s bonanza event at Oran Park. And I was not happy about it.
I was allowed to have a play with it again this afternoon – and chief engine guru (AKA Ashley Birks) suggested plugs also. I pulled an old set out of the tool box, and give it a go. First crank, she roared into life. WOOHOO!! So I continued the prep: a little panel beating on an old love tap, bleed the brakes, mount new fire extinguisher, and we’re almost ready to go.
I’m even thinking of taking the car out on Friday afternoon now, to get a head start on Saturday morning. Improved Production Unders are early in the program, so need to be organised.
Keep an eye on the website over the weekend for regular updates. Particularly the twitter stream on the right. I’ll post qualifying and race results, as well as a few pics.
I’m excited!
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