30/10/2016
Great night out unfortunately for Team Eight3 wasn't a great result but a lot of positives to come out of the night onwards and upwards hope to see everyone next week at Adelaide Motorsport Park
Great night at the races supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation but just not the great results we were after!
On a warm 30 degree day with a strong northerly wind the track was always going to be a bit dry with plenty of action. Our Signarama Melrose Park, Kwikwing Trans, Blair Athol Auto Parts, Smartstone, Step into Life West Lakes, Sass Place, BK Racing TI Components, Scotty Hoskin from Hoskins Steering Gear, Ulx110 Custom Blend Oil, Aquaessence Australian Spring Water, Maxwill Racing Engines, J&J Auto Racing was set for a solid night.
The Team Eight crew tighten up the car by moving the right rear in towards the car and adding a softer shock to the right rear for extra drive. 3/4 of a lap into our first lap of qualifying we blew a fuel line effectively shutting the car down and ending our qualifying run. 😔
Having timed in 21st in our flight was all was going to make for a tough night with the Outlaws based format (1 heat, top 4 into the A Main event, everyone else to the B-Main).
Starting in 11th for heat 2 we moved forwards slightly before a spin put us back a few spots ending up 11th. Into the B-Main we go. Starting from 14th we got held up early but eventually got going before the rubber was laid down on the drying surface. Coming home in 8th spot in the B-Main wasn't what we had planned but to have the car more to our liking and moving forward is a positive step once again.
Massive thank you to our crew that put in a huge effort throughout the night - Ash, Paul, Dave, Glen, Wayne & Annette. Thank you to our caterer last night of all things food 😁 Stace, plus a big shout out to my Step into Life family that came along to enjoy the races.
Our next hit out will be this weekend for Opening Night at Adelaide Motorsport Park - Sat 5th Nov. Hope to see you there. 😄