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Another outing #1927531
10/07/15 05:59 AM
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People were amazed to see me, two races in a row grin Everything was smooth sailing, we definitely have our Wisconsin routine chops in order. Saturday, got bumped out by .005 mov in the 2nd round....could have used a Sneaky Pete.. Sunday, made it to the semi's in the Gambler's. Worst light of the weekend (.021), plus worst 60' = I lose. Funny thing, the guy who beat me that round, is 10 years older than me. 62 in the spectator lane, 72 in the tower lane! I don't think that's very common.

Last winter, I started studying some sports psychology, acepting that I have fear of success syndrome. I started breaking down the racing process, into external, internal, wide and narrow focus. I have never been on the tree and the stripe, as well as I was these two 2015 outings. .005 to .021, in 10 hits. It definitely has helped. I encourage others to give it a shot.

Next year should be a blast. I hope to travel to TBoomer land, and maybe, make 1 Mopar specific event.

Thanks for reading!

Re: Another outing [Re: Leigh] #1927609
10/07/15 11:15 AM
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Glad you got out again Leigh!! How fast is it? I forgot. Does it still stand it on the bumper? wave


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Re: Another outing [Re: Leigh] #1927620
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Glad you are enjoying your racing again Leigh. Good luck in the future. Jim

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Those are some impressive RT's. I usually rank in the top 3 when it comes to "who is the oldest driver" at any given meet. The tech-in guys must have a standing bet, cause they flock to me in the tech line. smile Glad things are working out for you beer


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Re: Another outing [Re: rt66jim] #1927643
10/07/15 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted By rt66jim
Glad you are enjoying your racing again Leigh. Good luck in the future. Jim

iagree Good to see you posting about getting to the track again. beer


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Re: Another outing [Re: an8sec70cuda] #1928190
10/08/15 05:23 AM
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Thanks everybody, for the kind words. Ted, it was 10.45-50's. That's all the irrigation motor has in her. I have a fuel system issue, as it should have been in the 10.20-30 range, given the corrected air density. I solved the wheelstand issue, with Afco's on all 4 corners. Again, thanks all!

Re: Another outing [Re: Leigh] #1928207
10/08/15 09:06 AM
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Great! I hope to have a Magnafuel 275 or 300 on mine by next spring. Got the rear glass bumper on and still have to finish the front one. Painted them silver but orange crossed my mind! grin May also have to rebuild the steering box but I can only do so much at a time. Still think we can get a 9.90-9.95 out of it. You take care!! wave


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Re: Another outing [Re: tboomer] #1928237
10/08/15 10:28 AM
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It was good to meet you Leigh. I made the semis in King at previous outing, and won the last chance eliminator last weekend. Can't wait to see what the track looks like next year.


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