The Double W racers ventured out last week to MAORA's

newest racing facility in Bone Gap, IL last weekend. And

what an adventure it was the new facility was fast, wide

and hilly with a lot of natural terrain and some man made

jumps that led to some high flying quick paced race action

for the attending fans.

 

HEAT 1

 

With an abreast land rush start, Vern quickly grabbed the top

spot followed closely by Timmy and the pesky Lucas Oil entry.

All 3 cars were working hard at the front of the pack and hunting

for the groove on this new track. On lap 3 Vern began to distance

himself from Timmy and Lucas who were in a heated battle for

the #2 spot. As the heat wound towards the checkers Vern was

picking 1-2 seconds a lap Timmy had his hand full with the Lucas

hot rod but held his ground, pulling away at the finish.

 

Heat 2

 

Timmy quickly nabbed first place with Vern in tow as the 2 battled

on the overwatered course, in turn 3 Timmy slid off course allowing

Vern by and the 2 resumed the battle with the positions reversed.

Timmy stalked Vern all heat as the twisty course dried the 2 Double

W cars were some 8 seconds/lap off the first heat pace due to the

slick conditions. On lap 9 in turn 9 a downhill 180 degree turn Timmy

got bit as he bicycled and rolled. After some delay Timmy was right

side up and finished losing 1 position.

 

Heat 3

 

The MAORA officials and Race Director shortened the course by 

eliminating the tricky turn 9 after 3 truck roll-overs so the pace was

furious in Heat 3 as Timmy grabbed the lead again and Vern was

close behind, these 2 displayed some very close racing for the first

5 laps. On lap 6 Vern got a run in turn 3 and slipped by after some 

minor contact, Timmy meanwhile was now on the hunt. On lap 7

Vern got wide in turn 6 allowing Timmy to once again grab the lead

that he held to the finish.

 

Overall

 

Vern 1st

 

Timmy 2nd

 

 

 

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With temperatures in the mid 80's and overcast skies

Double W Racing was back in action in full force @ Crossroads

MX Club in rural Mason, IL this past weekend. Pilots Timmy and

Vern had the Phazers ready to race in this high flying fast paced

course. 6 inches of rain in 5 days couldn't slow down the track

workers @ Crossroads as the course was in perfect shape at the

start of the 3 heats which led to the fastest laps turned by the

MAORA competitors this year.

 

Qualifying:

 

Timmy was first to hit course and slipped and slid his way to 3rd

place starting position. Vern circled the course in 1:55 to snag the

pole and fastest overall time for the day.

 

Heat 1

 

When the Chief Starter raised the flag Vern grabbed the holeshot

followed by the Lucas Oil entry and Timmy all the racers worked

hard the first few laps trying to make time on the fast technical

course. On lap 2 the Lucas car presented a challenge for the lead

in turn 6 only to be turned away by Vern meanwhile Timmy was

working hard in 3rd position. On lap 3 the Lucas hot rod began to

fade giving Timmy the chance to grab 2nd while the 4th place car

was a 1/2 lap back. At the finish Vern was able to use his cushion to

motor to the checkers with Timmy in 2nd lapping the rest of the field.

 

Heat 2

 

With the Lucas Oil car repaired and on the inside Vern again grabbed

the holeshot in a slick turn 1 the Lucas car grabbed the lead followed

closely by Vern and Timmy. The young Oilman was up to the task as he

worked hard at the front of the field building a 5 second lead only to have

it evaporate fighting with lapped traffic Vern made one last move for the

lead on lap 9 but it wasn't enough as he settled for 2nd, Timmy was cruising

in the dust nailed down 3rd again lapping the 4th place vehicle.

 

Heat 3

 

The Team Double W cars raced to the front of the pack and stayed there with

Vern leading the way and Timmy in tow with close racing for the first 2 laps.

The Lucas car with a relief driver aboard was a distant 3rd as Timmy and Vern

displayed the superb handling characteristics of the Phazer Chassis were running

laps 3-5 seconds a lap faster than the competiton ran 1 and 2 from green flag to

the checkers giving Team Double W their second 1-2 finish in 2007.

 

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