Bryce and I got there early to practice on Freyday with another group. Halfway through the day our trans axle locked into 2nd or 3rd gear. We couldn't tell as the shifter looked to be in neutral. Needless to say, the trans axle was toast!!! We put the car back on the trailer and called it a weekend. Bryce did not get his comp license or run any races. Funny, this was the only part of the car left untouched during the build, with the exception of a fluid change. My plan was to have it rebuilt during this up-coming off season. Even though I had no car to run, I was still committed to being at the track as an instructor, so I did see some track time as a passenger. Being a 10 1/2 pull from home I stayed Sunday night and left Monday morning. I towed the car directly to Nick's place where I dropped it off for a rebuild. All new gaskets, seals, synchro's, forks, plus a short 5th. An LSD is way beyond my budget. As it stands now with the cost of the rebuild, I won't be able to make Gingerman or Nationals. Joel's car was being readied for it's new engine with Ray's right behind. Nick has his hands very full at the moment.
As usual for the MW events this year, it rained Sat and Sun, with a few dry spells. Racing for the other groups was close and very clean, with only one or two very minor incidences. Not bad for a rainy MW weekend!!
It was my first time at BIR and out of the 12-14 laps I was able to run, had a blast. I hope to make it back next year with a few more of you!
See you all @ ABCC in July.
Ken
