Ups and Downs of Racing

Sunday, July 26th was just one of those days. The first heat race resulted in a 2nd place finish. The second heat race started off a little better, after an awesome power pass I found myself in the lead and walking away from the pack behind me and then it happened a pop and a poof and my kart died coming into turn three. At first we thought it was a simple wire came loose, but when my Dad checked the motor and found no compression, we realized it was something bigger. It was not a good day for my uncle, he left the track having 4 kart motors to repair this week. Definitly a down day of racing.
I wasn't sure if Tuesday, July 28 was going to be much better. the competition was fast and luck was not going my way. First heat race started out strong and was battling the leader was he spun out and the caution flag flew. Just like any real racer, I never touched him, but the flagman sent us both to the back with two laps to go. Second heat race heat race was not much better and I finished in third place. Then it was time for the feature. I made the mistake and lifted for another kart on the first lap and found myself at the back of the field. One by one I started passing the karts in front of me. The leader had jumped out to a huge lead so my Mom and Dad figured second was the best I was going to be able to do but I showed them, lap after lap I shorted the distance between my kart and the leader and then finally on the white flag lap I made my move and took the lead. It really felt good to get to the winners circle again.