Chris lost 5th gear on the first lap of the race. He had gone through the gear box the recently, and put it back in the car. This gear box had been in the car for about a year (~30 races in ITB and GP), and had been working great. Sometimes bad things happen. I don't really think that running in both ITB and GP has taken it's toll as much as the fact that this car has A LOT of races on it. We have been averaging 20-25 races/year or more, including the ARRC Enduro. On the other hand, look at his lap times; anyone else want to try running these times without 5th gear? Chris is already looking forward to next year, but he has a lounge truck to finish before he builds/finishes the race car(s) he has in progress.

Lesley Albin (the lurking wife)
Over The Limit Racing
Blazen Golden Retrievers

[This message has been edited by OTLimit (edited November 16, 2001).]