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by Greg Beery |
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Racing on ice is somewhat of art. That's what I've found out
in the
past, as well this time around. Ray, Wanda and family were in the
parking lot with David, Linda and their dog Harley, when I arrived. The
wind was blowing HA like it never blows in Georgetown. But the sun was
out and it really wasn't to cold. Ray and David were already on the ice
getting there tech inspection by the time I got off the trailer. It
seems that Ray needs a better battery hold down, the bungee just
doesn't cut the mustard. They also didn't like David's brake pedal with
out a rubber, need to practice safe braking in those Broncos. It seems
I was able to get through with no problems. Just behind me in line was
Bobbi and Scott in her Wrangler with new tires, she didn’t have any
problems with tech either.
This year to race you are also expected to do a job to help with the race, everyone except myself helped set up the two tracks. Around 10:00am they brought out the bar stools to race around the track. I know what you're thinking, yes they did have motors under the seats to help them around the track, and they also had studs in there tires for traction. 
After the stools were done the ladies were first, well they did very
well. I was lucky enough to ride with Bobbi, we were a close 2nd but we
were done till next week. The men were next, first was David, well he
did make it to the first corner then he made a complete rotation before
completing the rest of the track. Then it was my turn, with all my
previous experience you would think it would be a walk in the park. HA
no way I was beat by a, it's hard to say, a Nissan Pathfinder, there I
said it. Well Ray was the last to take the field of battle, he was
looking good but to all the cheers from our bunch he also was defeated.
So with all packed up, and jeeps on the trailers, oh and the Bronco, we
headed down I-70 home.The weather was nice for the first part of Jan. with the snow starting to fall as we left. I would also like to mention the cheer leaders Elaine, Tammy, Short, and Carry. It was really a fun time. |
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