ASA NW Sprintcar Tour

6-21-08 Saturday night was a 40 Lap race. We started out qualifing 5th with a time of 17.613. There was a field of 11 cars, with 2 Drivers that had not yet raced with us this season.  I started toward the rear of the pack and stayed there the first 10 laps or so, I didn't want to get tangled up and wrecked early on. I was really excited to be racing in a race this long. After the first caution, I started working my way to the front. The last 15-20 laps or so I battled the #15 car for 3rd with the #30 car trying to get around me. I had plenty of engine power, my car was faster than the #15 car,  but with my old tires I lacked grip and just couldn't get by him. With 3 laps to go, I got spun out by the #30 car.  The caution flew, my car wouldn't start because it was to hot. It overheated spilling water all over the track. The push truck got me off the track as the safety crew cleaned up the water. Back at my pit, I thought we were out of the race, I started to unbuckle my belts and take off my helmet when my crew chief said, get back out there and cool down your car and see if you can gain a spot. I got the car restarted and went back on the track just as the race resumed. With 3 laps to go, I noticed the # 30 car wasn't on the track,(he had an oil leak and was sent off the track) I worked hard and was able to pass 2 cars and ended up with a 6th place finish. Its not as good as a 3rd or 4th place finish but it was better than the 9th place finish I thought I was gonna have. Gotta thank Larry for that! I checked the points and I'm still 4th in points. BTW, one of my Best Sponsors saw my need for Tires and said he would make sure I got them! Thanks Doug & NW Construction!  

Looks like our next race is July 5th.........See ya then, Benjer #81

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