[Fot] First race complete

[Chuck Gee]

Nicely done Dave.  Looking forward to seeing you at tracks on the west coast!

Chuck

> On Oct 7, 2013, at 9:50 AM, davehogye <dlhogye at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> 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
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