We raced at Buttonwillow Raceway with VARA this weekend, and the club tried out a new (and successful) race format. We ran the track counter-clockwise on Saturday with a Practice/Qualifying Practice/Race schedule, and then ran the track clockwise with the same schedule on Sunday. Two points races on two “different” tracks in one weekend, excellent! It was sure a hot one, with race time temps at 95F degrees, but we were prepared for the heat with a Cool Suit and window scoops for the driver, and a spot in the garages for the car and crew. My Datsun 710 was running quite well this weekend, a few little issues arose, but nothing we couldn’t manage. Water pump replacement for a failing shaft bearing, out of balance wheel, odds and ends… but we Qualified third, and finished third, for both races.
Formula Ford The Series had a great turnout of cars, I think I counted 18 cars. TABS-West was there as well with at least that many in BS and BSL. On Saturday they held the Rennsport All-German car race, and this weekend we even had quite a few rookies out there sporting their yellow Rookie Stripes. One of VARA’s sponsors, Lucas Oil, had plenty of swag for the competitors, and the Saturday night BBQ and raffle were their usual hit with racers, families, crews, and corner workers alike.
Photos by Privateer Racing
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