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February 4, 2012
BITD Bluewater Resort & Casino Parker 425 - Parker, AZ
The Vest Racing Protruck was ready to race, equipped with the new updates; Fox
Shocks, 37” BFG tires, 60 gallon fuel cell and bigger engine. Parker weather was
beautiful with lots of sunshine and little wind. Great for spectating, but not
so great for blowing the dust off the race course.
Alan and Doug took the truck off the starting line in downtown Parker. About 3
miles into the race, the shock bar broke, destroying the hood. They were able to
drive it back to main pit, where the Bad Attitude race team lent their welder to
our crew to make the repair. The truck was down for 1.75 hours. Not a great way
to start the race. Troy made the decision to save the truck and finish the race
to get those important finishing points that are so necessary to win a
championship.
Alan and Doug got back on the course minus a hood and had a great lap, despite
having to work their way through the slower classes that had gotten past them
during the truck’s down time. They brought the truck into the main pit after
their first lap and handed the truck over to Troy and Geno.
Troy and Geno had 2 great laps, only stopping for fuel. The BFG tires were great
and held up to the Parker terrain. The truck was positioned in 3rd place 12
miles from the finish. The 2nd position truck of Staats had broken an A arm just
a few miles from the finish. Our team was poised to take 2nd place. Just that
quick, word came over the radio from Geno that they had broken an upright on the
front of the truck and rolled. The team sprung into action and got the part to a
BITD volunteer that took it out to Troy and Geno. They were able to replace the
part and drive into the finish line in 3rd place. A disappointing race for the
team, but perseverance paid off and they were able to finish and earn those all
important points.
The truck is worse for wear. Troy and the guys are already giving 1242 the TLC
she needs to be ready for the BITD Mint 400, March 24th.
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