I went to Britt on Tuesday night for Night of 1000 stars. The track was very muddy. I stared 6th in the heat race and finished 5th. I pulled to my trailer and found that the bushing came out of the transmission AGAIN! Instead of taking a chance in the feature, I loaded the car onto the trailer.
On Saturday, I raced in Algona. I started 8th in the heat race and finished 2nd. The track was really good and dry (it would have been great for the feature) but the promoter decided to "super soak" the track leaving it wet and slimy! I started 10th in the feature and finished 8th. The night was still good because the transmission stayed together.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Monday, July 24, 2006
Night of 1000 Stars
The 68 Race Team will be making an appearance in Britt, IA on Tuesday, July 25th . Hope to see you all there!! Information regarding the race is below:
Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway gearing up for 12th Annual Harris Auto Racing “Night of 1000 Stars”
BRITT, Iowa -- The Harris Auto Racing Night of 1000 Stars has been a mid-summer tradition at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway since 1994, and will continue for another installement of this timeless tradition at the Britt, Iowa, speedplant during the annual Hancock County Fair on Tuesday, July 25.
This race will be even bigger than the previous 11 years as several sponsors have come on board to provide some great items for both competitors and fans at this year's two-day event.
In addition to the Modified main event paying a hefty $2,000 to win and $200 to start, also running will be USRA Stock Cars ($700 to win), USRA Hobby Stocks ($500 to win) and USRA B-Mods ($500 to win) racing for extra money and national points in the USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series.
This will be the best racing in Iowa -- and all for a great low price! A great field of cars with the area's top drivers are expected, so be sure to get there early to get the best seat in the house and join other fans for Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with $1.50 Bud products!
• Admission: Adults $13, Juniors (12-18) & Seniors (62+) $10, Children Under 12 FREE.•
Gates open 4:00 with hot laps at 7:00 and racing at 7:30.•
Call (641) 843-4513 for race day information.
The Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway is located 1.3 miles south of US 18 on James St. (turns into Main Ave. and Diagonal and 1st), then 0.5 mile east on 220th Ave., then 0.1 mile north on Jewell Ave. (ESR). For more information call the track hotline at 641) 843-4513.
Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway gearing up for 12th Annual Harris Auto Racing “Night of 1000 Stars”
BRITT, Iowa -- The Harris Auto Racing Night of 1000 Stars has been a mid-summer tradition at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway since 1994, and will continue for another installement of this timeless tradition at the Britt, Iowa, speedplant during the annual Hancock County Fair on Tuesday, July 25.
This race will be even bigger than the previous 11 years as several sponsors have come on board to provide some great items for both competitors and fans at this year's two-day event.
In addition to the Modified main event paying a hefty $2,000 to win and $200 to start, also running will be USRA Stock Cars ($700 to win), USRA Hobby Stocks ($500 to win) and USRA B-Mods ($500 to win) racing for extra money and national points in the USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series.
This will be the best racing in Iowa -- and all for a great low price! A great field of cars with the area's top drivers are expected, so be sure to get there early to get the best seat in the house and join other fans for Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with $1.50 Bud products!
• Admission: Adults $13, Juniors (12-18) & Seniors (62+) $10, Children Under 12 FREE.•
Gates open 4:00 with hot laps at 7:00 and racing at 7:30.•
Call (641) 843-4513 for race day information.
The Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway is located 1.3 miles south of US 18 on James St. (turns into Main Ave. and Diagonal and 1st), then 0.5 mile east on 220th Ave., then 0.1 mile north on Jewell Ave. (ESR). For more information call the track hotline at 641) 843-4513.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Black Flag!
Saturday, July 15th
It was a very hot and humid night of racing in Algona.
The track was very sloppy during the heat race. I finished 7th in the heat race.
After the heat race, I found the rear bushing and seal had vibrated out of the new transmission that was just put in. With the help of Rod McClurg, Jeff Nielsen, Puffy and Bruce Wickman we put Dave Wickman's tail shaft housing into the car with 5 minutes to spare before the feature.
I started last in the feature. On the corner of the first lap a car came down from the high side into my right front fender. His car was sideways and I had about 3/10ths of a second to make a decision. If I were to hit the breaks and slide into him again I would take the risk of bending the front frame and radiator. Since I already made contact I made the decision to stay on the gas and spin him around. That decision got me a "beautiful black flag"!
So much for 45 minutes of hot, sweaty labor before the feature.
It was a very hot and humid night of racing in Algona.
The track was very sloppy during the heat race. I finished 7th in the heat race.
After the heat race, I found the rear bushing and seal had vibrated out of the new transmission that was just put in. With the help of Rod McClurg, Jeff Nielsen, Puffy and Bruce Wickman we put Dave Wickman's tail shaft housing into the car with 5 minutes to spare before the feature.
I started last in the feature. On the corner of the first lap a car came down from the high side into my right front fender. His car was sideways and I had about 3/10ths of a second to make a decision. If I were to hit the breaks and slide into him again I would take the risk of bending the front frame and radiator. Since I already made contact I made the decision to stay on the gas and spin him around. That decision got me a "beautiful black flag"!
So much for 45 minutes of hot, sweaty labor before the feature.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
More Bad Luck
While I was getting the car ready to go this weekend, I noticed a tranny leak. Upon moving the transmission, I found that the transmission case was cracked.
So instead of going racing, I took my tranny to Boone. Hope to have it back together for next weekend.
THIS SUCKS!
So instead of going racing, I took my tranny to Boone. Hope to have it back together for next weekend.
THIS SUCKS!
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Weekend Off
The 68 Race Team took the weekend off (by choice this time ) to go to the Craftsman Truck Race in Kansas City on Saturday.
We will see you all next weekend!
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