09/05/2019
So, definitely a good day for HOWR today. With the Spec being questionable, other options have presented themselves and I am super stoked about it. We are going through this Modified, getting it race ready for something I have been wanting to scratch off my bucket list for some time now and that is running Calistoga. Too cool, this HOWR #45 antique, Harris A-Mod, will be in action next weekend on the big track, sharing the evening with the pro Wheelhands from the World of Owtlaws. Pumped to be reconnecting with The Machado Krew for this race and hopefully, a few more where/when schedules work out. I'm ridiculously happy that we were also able to take a closer look into the Spec situation. The thing keeps kicking pushrods, happened on #8 exh last Fri. We pulled the #8 shaft rockers, made sure nothing was bent, put it back together, leak down was all good and ran the rack with a different lash; could it be that simple? Hope so, but would certainly be bitter sweet and kinda suck, in a way, also. Not sure, we shall see? Funny, but not funny story... So, I wasn't exactly sure as to what happened to the motor on the Spec, other than what I discovered in the valve train. Other than that, no issues anywhere, so I'm thinking fire this thing and see how it sounds. Good 'ol Brett, never sat in a race car of any kind, but has always had skills whippin things around, gets his helmet, jumps into the car, buckles down and we go over everything, well almost everything. lol! Woodro gives him a push and 20ft in she fires like clockwork, but as Brett turns down my driveway, he swiftly recalls himself shutting the gate... lol! Could have been really bad, but we went over everything thoroughly and he did a great job, kicked out of gear and made a hard left onto my lawn, only taking out two of my lawn accent lights. Haha! We let it warm up in the front yard and then ripped it down the lane and back. Hope to get it somewhere just to see what happens, but right now, we're racing in Calistoga, cabby style and I am perfectly content with that. I will definitely keep everyone informed and if your weekend is free, come check us out at this historical track. Sorry for the novel, but a lot is going on and I wanted to bring it all to speed. This race is an extremely important gig for me and I'm really excited about it. 🤙