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(Message started by: Teresa on May 6^th, 2007, 11:03pm)

Title: first day of races!
Post by Teresa on May 6^th, 2007, 11:03pm

I just got home from the first day of races at Madison International Speedway in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin. I already want to be back at that beautiful track. Some of the great things about today:

1) I got to be by racecars ALL DAY!
2) I now know what camber is and why the cars tilt their wheels.
3) I saw a toad almost get demolished on the racetrack (that toad had a death wish), but then, amazingly, the race ended right as the toad was getting to the first groove of the race track, so the cars came into the second groove to get off the track...thus the toad lived. It was a heart pounding five or ten laps for that toad.
4) cute, young pit crew guys (and drivers) flirting...oh that is so much fun!
5) the smell of that racing fuel...all day long...there is nothing like it anywhere.
6) many other things that I can't even put into words right now.

Seriously, best job I've ever had in my life. It is decided, next summer I will begin racing. One of the divisions they have at the track is the "bandit" division, which is a front wheel drive, four cylinder car from before 1995 that is turned into a race car, with the only changes allowed to the car being safety. It's the cheapest division to get started in...so next summer, I will be doing that. And for the rest of this summer, I will be spending my Friday nights at the track in the pits learning as much as I can about the wonderful sport of racing!

Just had to tell you all!

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by Racer1_NC on May 6^th, 2007, 11:10pm

Good deal Teresa!

Bill

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by Jimi on May 6^th, 2007, 11:21pm

I am so pround of you girl and happy for you as well. Nothing like having a job you love.

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by alienspacebabe on May 7^th, 2007, 12:10am

Did I forget to pay the cell phone bill? <checking.... nope...> This mom just wants to know why she had to hear about this great weekend on the board??

Very happy to hear it's as wonderful as you hoped it would be!!

I lover you!

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by nani on May 7^th, 2007, 12:17am

What fun!!! I'm so exctied for you, sweetie. Sounds like you are sooo loving it. The hot dudes, fast cars, wild and crazy toads...doesn't get much better than that, does it? ;;D

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by sandie99 on May 7^th, 2007, 2:59am

[smiley=thumb.gif] Have a great time, Teresa! ;;D

Sanna

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by Karla on May 7^th, 2007, 8:46am

Sounds like a lot of fun!! I am jealous. I just never had the time, money, or know how to go about it to do it. Congradulations again!

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by gore2424 on May 7^th, 2007, 1:35pm

I am so glad you had a great time and will be wanting to get a car and race you go girl Ü Terry
let me know if you need a painter Ü

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by Brewcrew on May 7^th, 2007, 1:44pm

Something tells me this girl's gonna need a sponsor....

I can see "clusterheadaches.com" painted all over your 4-cylinder, front-wheel drive, 12-year-old car. ;;D

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by cynjeep89 on May 7^th, 2007, 1:56pm

And I can see her name, "Teresa Kahne" painted above the doors of the car ;)

Way to go Teresa!! Have a total blast this summer!!

Just remember, turn left and repeat as needed until you see the checkered flag.

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by LeLimey on May 7^th, 2007, 1:56pm

Live your dream Teresa - there is nothing more I could wish for you! I'm so very happy and I want pics ya hear me?! ;;D

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by Rosybabe on May 7^th, 2007, 2:01pm

That sounds wonderful Teresa!!

There is nothing better than having a dream come true and yours is on the way of happening!!

Please don't forget to post pics of all those hoties, all the ladies at the board will appreciate them!! ;)

Best wishes for you for a very succesful career!!

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by UN solved on May 7^th, 2007, 2:13pm

Sounds like a cool job ! Have fun !! 8)

UNsolved

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by Jackie on May 7^th, 2007, 2:48pm

Good for you, Sweetie.....I'm with you on the racing stuff....nothing like it!!!!

Love to you,
Jackie

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by alienspacebabe on May 7^th, 2007, 3:16pm

on 05/06/07 at 23:03:29, Teresa wrote:

the "bandit" division, which is a front wheel drive, four cylinder car from before 1995 that is turned into a race car, with the only changes allowed to the car being safety.
Just had to tell you all!

hmmm.... wonder if that red lovingly-cared-for Mazda Miata would qualify? Then again, probably not a car you'd want to possibly destroy.... On the other hand, the hard top would help just a tad in rollover situations.... Too bad it's not 1996 - we could hijack your brother's car for it.... (amazing how I can make something seem so complicated!)

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by thomas on May 7^th, 2007, 4:30pm

on 05/07/07 at 15:16:32, alienspacebabe wrote:

Nope, the miata is a rear wheel drive.

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by Brewcrew on May 7^th, 2007, 4:31pm

on 05/07/07 at 16:30:10, thomas wrote:

Nope, the miata is a rear wheel drive.

Buzz-kill. ;;D

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by alienspacebabe on May 7^th, 2007, 6:11pm

on 05/07/07 at 16:31:55, Brewcrew wrote:

Buzz-kill. ;;D

LMMFAO

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by gore2424 on May 7^th, 2007, 7:13pm

Got a car for you its front wheel drive 4 cyl. opps sorry its too new its a 2000 Daewoo Lanos Terry
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/oliviavideosmisc019.jpg

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by Racer1_NC on May 7^th, 2007, 7:22pm

From the rules on the Speedway's website....

Quote:

General: This is a stock production class with a claim of $850.00 for any car. The
Bandit class is designed to be an affordable and enjoyable introduction into auto racing.

Car Eligibility: Any American or foreign made 1980 to 1996, front wheel drive
standard production automobile offered with a three or four cylinder EFI engine allowed.
Wheelbase maximum is 104 inches. No Honda CRX, convertibles, T-tops, two seat,
sports cars allowed. All wheel steer cars and special manufactured cars allowed only
with prior approval. It is the responsibility of the driver / owner to complete a
specification sheet during the initial inspection. Chassis (VIN number, wheelbase, control
arm lengths, etc) and engine (engine number, bore-stroke, EFI info, camshaft, etc) specs
required.

Engine and Drive Train: Engine must be stock for that make and model. Four cylinders
maximum. No turbochargers, superchargers or rotary engines. All engines use stock
motor mounts and be in stock location. Engine must remain completely stock. Wiring,
including data port and computer configuration must remain as produced. Stock air
cleaner is required. Stock automatic or manual transmissions with all forward and
reverse gears operating required. Stock, unaltered clutch and differential required.
Overflow tank located under hood required. A/C, smog pump and heater core may be
removed. VTEC engines may receive an additional weight penalty.
Weight Cubic centimeters Minimum Weight
0 to 1999 2200 lb. 2 valve OHC add 50 lb.
2000 to 2299 2300 lb. 3 valve OHC add 75 lb.
2300 to 2600 2400 lb. 4 valve OHC add 100 lb.
All weights include driver. Ballast weights must be securely fastened to rear seat
footwell using sandwich plate method.

Other rules such as roll cage specs, and tires I didn't copy.

That $850.00 claiming rule is rather restrictive. You'll have 2-300 in a good saftey cage alone. Also noticed fuel cells are "optional". I wouldn't run ANY car without a GOOD fuel cell.

Title: Re: first day of races!
Post by artonio7 on May 8^th, 2007, 2:39am

Teresa... sounds like you're living in a dream come true. It's great to get such good news!

with warm regards,
Tony