[Fot] First race complete

[davehogye]

Hello Friends,
I want to share the news of completing my first race weekend in my TR3.  The 10th Annual Charity Challenge at Sears Point.  It was a perfect weekend for me and the car.  Steadily improving throughout the weekend and surprising veteran drivers while doing so.
I brought the car home clean and did nothing but drive, check tire pressures and add gas all weekend.  
I was very fortunate to share paddock space with Tony Garmey and his crewman Ray Quick.  They generously provided a canopy spot and other amenities throughout the weekend and certainly added a degree of calm for me with tips and suggestions.  Thanks, Tony and Ray.  My brother Tom and nephew Tommy stood by with much appreciated assistance as well.
I completed 3 practice sessions on Friday, 1 timed practice Saturday morning, 4 charity drives ($75/ passenger) totaling 13 laps during lunch at near race speeds and the qualifying race.  On Sunday I ran morning warmup, 1 more charity drive during lunch, Triumph club parade laps and the race.  I figured that I drove around 160 miles on track.
I made numerous passes during the weekend and was in a close battle with a Healey 3000, MGA and Alfa Giulietta Sprint during the race.  I was able to get by the Healey and attempted a couple passes of the Alfa and MG, but in the end settled in behind them.  
What a blast!

Dave