GDVC #1 4-11-10

First I would have to say, what a beautiful day! Temperatures around 70 and a bit breezy, but hell for April I will take it. I really wanted to watch the Masters 4/5 race, but was so occupied pied with my own stuff that I didn't get a chance to root them on. But, looking at the results, they men that did race did very well. I would also like to say congratulations to everyone that did race this past weekend and getting that first WCA race out of the way!

I parked in the same spot as last year and warmed up with Jeff M., Travis and Brian P. My plan was to sit in and wait for the sprint finish. Jeff M. did a fantastic job closing any threats. I was busting my a$$ just to stay on his wheel. I was always looking for protection from somebody, but team mates are always the best wheels.

I was almost involved in two crashes. The first one was about mid race and in corner one. Everyone was pushing to the inside and squeezing people into the curb. How nobody went down is way beyond me, maybe they all have better handling skills. The second one was on the last lap, I think and someone came up on the inside of me in the gutter. Rick was in front of me and that guy try to squeeze next to Rick, but he didn't have enough room and was rubbing his tires up against the curb and, but held it up right and nobody crashed.

I was so gassed on the last lap that I was going to throw in the towel on the last straight before the final straight. But, I told myself that the race wasn't over yet and stop being a pussy and get ready for the sprint. I took the inside line in the last corner and then went for it. I started probably about 15 or 20 and was able to finish in fifth. I don't know where the power comes from, but the sprint is something that I am well at. I could just imagine what it would have been like if I would have had a lead out train.

Great weather, great people, great team = GREAT FUN
Was a very hard race and was glad to make it through with the rubber side down.

Next up Menominee Park and GDVC #2