After missing the NTK Fall Series race #2 a couple of weeks ago Hunter was really ready to go race yesterday for the Fall 3 event at NTK. We were ready, too. Scott had put a new rear axle on the kart - one that due to design, should've given him a little more speed.
But, since we have finally received some rain lately, all the good grippy rubber on the track had been washed away and the track was producing slower than usual times. But that was okay. Hunter felt that the kart was handling great, so we left it all in our driver's hands.
After qualifying with the fastest time in the field, we failed the "weigh-in" by .4 lbs. What?!? So, he had to start the pre-final in the back of his class. But he made passes and caught up to the leader at the checkered flag and would start 2nd for the final. We discovered later that the scales are not working correctly, but what is done is done. *sigh*
However, it wouldn't have mattered. On the final heat, as Hunter was closing in on the 1st place ready to pass and take it...
Sparks. Spin. Fish tailing all over turn one. *sigh-again*
A broken axle. The "new" one.
Hunter was okay and many people told us how impressed they were with how well he controlled the kart when that happened. Later, when Hunter could really see it, he thought it was the coolest thing ever, and wants to hang the broken axle on his wall. Boys.
We'll get to work and get the kart ready for next weekend's final round of SWRC races.
But, all is good. Don't think his tire should be facing that way, though. ;-)
