Some of my Cretin brethren came by the shack to cheer me up…

Here’s a look at the track sans straightaway, which was being worked on:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B8O94CX4Og

This past weekend I had occasion to be in Spokane, WA so I decided to pay a visit to our old 2.5 mile long friend.  Neither WMRRA nor anyone else has been able to race there due to the years of financial, political, and legal troubles which finally came to a head in 2006.

Ultimately, unlikely and fortunately, Spokane County bought the property and decided to keep it a racetrack.  Other interested parties would surely have plowed it under, divided it and turned it into a housing development.

Even better is that the County is making much needed improvements in an effort to recieve an NHRA sanction for drag racing which will attract bigger-time events.  This equals more revenue which obviously is a good thing!  Furthermore, the request for the NHRA sanction has been approved!

Let’s hear it for the preservation of a great track!

This just in from #135 himself:

“I just sold a bike to fund the race year and should have the engine back together this weekend.  All I need now is the new farking $350.00 AMB Transponder.  I can’t wait to get back at it….”

Motorjones

Look out, Brit Bikes…the Triumph/BSA/Matchless-killer is back!  And speaking of the Brit Killer, here are some of Marc’s speed secrets:

We’re adding links to help anyone who wants to build a racer (or just fix your current street project).  People ask me all the time for sources of parts and information.  Thanks to the ‘net it’s easier than ever to get the help you need, so have at it!