[Fot] Ambro 001

[Bill Babcock]

Since Peyote wasn't done in time, I raced the Ambro at the Pacific  
Northwest Historics last weekend. Didn't have time to do much to it  
before the race, and no time to familiarize myself. They put me in  
Group two which for this weekend is mostly sports racers. My best time  
for the weekend was 1:45 something, Peyote generally turns around  
1:39-1:40. Not bad for the first time out.

I developed an oil leak about two-thirds of the way through the  
feature race--a patch the modified oil filter adapter gave way. I got  
a meatball for smoking and pulled off the track into the infield  
immediately after seeing it to avoid oiling the track.

In all, not a bad showing. The motor is weak, the car is probably 200  
pounds heavier than Peyote, but it handles pretty well and has good  
brakes. It's very pretty--got lots of comments. I think I can get it  
up to Peyote level pretty easily.

Here's a link to some shots Chuck Arnold took on the grid.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Triosan/BillBabcockAndAmbro1AtFirstRace/photo#5219976110724929842

Bill Babcock
Babcock & Jenkins
Billb at bnj.com
503.936.7660
www.bnj.com