12/11/2017
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On Saturday I was taken by surprise when I was given the "pushrod of promise" award at KSCC awards banquet. I was (still am) ecstatic to hear my name and see my car on that trophy!! This season was certainly one I'll never forget...
After ending last season early with my wreck at Burke 1 it was a long winter of rebuilding to come back for this season. The first time the car came off Jack stands was the Thursday night before Ascutney 1, and it sat on the frame rails in the rear. With a few spare sets of hands in the garage that night we fab'd and welded new mount points for the rear suspension in quick fashion. Upon first dump of the clutch at ascutney it was apparent we had gotten the geometry wrong in our haste - the car was wheel hopping like a SOB. We took care of this problem for the next event and I started the process of regaining confidence in a car that had stepped out on me at 80+ last season. At each hill this year I set a new personal best time and by the end of ascutney 2 I felt comfortable and confident in the car again. With my only DNF this year coming from ignition issues at Okemo it's the first season I've had without having an off. The continuous improvement of both car and driver over the years has made a significant difference.
Thank you to everyone who had a hand in this year's success it means the world to me! From my father, my mother, sister, nephew, family friend, Blanchard and all of my NEHA & WPG family I'm lucky to have each of yours support. Thanks to the guys over at BRE for their support in the form of new to me parts.
Last and most importantly thank you to the volunteer workers that make what we do possible!!