VARA had its annual Driver’s School and Test & Tune at Buttonwillow Raceway this weekend. Attendance was particularly good considering the weather and the economy. We had almost 100 attendees, and dozens of club members attended as volunteers to help out. I spent the weekend as a “Wall Monkey” (aka driving instructor) and “Cone Boy” (aka track layout technician). The weather was cold and rainy, temps in the 40’s and 50’s, with intermittent rain showers Saturday and Sunday. The wet track is great for a driver’s school, it emphasizes car control and line adherence over outright speed. But after jumping in and out of a dozen cars, it also makes for some wet and cold feet. And for those racers willing to get wet, it gave them a great chance to get some practice in slick conditions. I had the opportunity to see some old racing buddies, make some new friends, and get some fresh motivation to finish my Wagon project.
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