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Ten weeks to the first race at B.I.R. on June 4-5.

Didn't get a lot of work done on the racer this weekend. Made lists of what needs to be purchased and the work that needs to be done. The engine/gearbox remains the largest job.

Two of the six tires from last year are not usable, two are nearly worn out but would be OK in a pinch, one has pretty decent tread left. We'll need six to eight tires per race weekend at about $100 apiece.

I would like to paint the car. Nothing fancy, but for many years I've wanted to have a race car painted USFS green, a sort of mint green shade. Maybe some dark green stripes on the sides. I've seen several Chump Cars painted with rollers; that would be fine with me.

The race car is back home.

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?

Entered at B.I.R. June race!

Drivers, I have ponied up the pre-registration fee for the June 4-5 Double 7-hour races at Brainerd. Now I need a solid commitment from you. That means a deposit of $100 apiece to hold a place on the team.

Contact Tim Winker. 218 - 213 - 8432. TXT message is good, too. I accept PayPal, call or write for the email address.