Sunday, January 31, 2010

Back on Track

After an earlier tire problem that took the car off the track, the Children's Tumor Foundation #14 is back and humming along behind the capable hands of Daniel Graeff.  After 486 laps we're 15th in class and still competing, no small feet when you consider all the cars that have packed it in (10 by my count).

We were just in the pits and had an opportunity to speak with Autometrics crew member Mac McGehee.  McGehee said the team is happy with how the car has performed mechanically.  The tire issue forced the car into a side bank and the ensuing crash required a fender and radiator replacement as well as some power steering issues.  Otherwise they've had some problems with the alternator but this is not uncommon when you have a car traveling for the better part of 20 hours.

Pics from the pit:

1 comment:

passionfruitprincess said...

at least they did not let the car run out of gas or have the engine blow on them.

Any updates on the new fund raising totals?