Fetched the race car from Hogdal Turf in Ham Lake on Saturday. Denny McGinn showed up to help me load it on the trailer. Made it as far as the driveway. The borrowed 2WD Ford F-250 diesel could not get enough traction to make it up the icy driveway, so I had to back the trailer down the hill, through two curves, and parked the rig on the road.
Izzy came over on Sunday and secured the use of a 4WD Chevy Blazer. Made it up the hill with the trailer, so the racer is now in the yard.
Once I get tires, glass and parts out of the racer, it will go to SVS to remove the drivetrain for repair. It needs a head gasket and starter, and the gearbox needs a new 3rd gear. Maybe more.
BTW, there is a chance we could still enter the Iowa race at the end of April. All it takes is some hard work and money. Interested?
