Finally got one!

[TheRabbit]

I wanted to share a little good news with you guys.

I've won more than my share of local races, set track records etc., but 2 weekends ago. ( August 24 and 25) I finally won 1st place at a national event which was in Transfer, PA.

I know you guys don't keep up with mud racing, but I promise you any time you win at a National event you earn it. 99.9 % of the time it's dominated by only a couple of guys and as you know most of those are the rich kids racing with Daddys money! lol but true.

I made the 24hr round trip alone and not even the flat tire that ripped the inner fenderwell and wall brace out of the trailer while driving through Canton OH on the way home spoiled my trip.

The truck still has more in it and I'm slowly getting it dialed in.
One of the cool things was almost as soon as I was announced as the winner my phone blew up from calls and text from friends all over the country and my facebook lite up with messages from people following the races. I got calls and text until about 2:30 am then started again early the next morning.
It was a good night to win because my motor builder / sponsor was my pit guy for the night so it was good to get a win with him there.
He also had another truck win and set a national record in a different class. Good weekend for him too.

It sure makes all those long hours or working on the truck and thousands of miles traveled worth it for a little while! lol

[Swiley383]

Congrats to

[outlaw256]

mr. rabbit!!!!!! way to go!!!

[Harbone]

Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheYellaBrick]

YEAH !!!!!!! GO RAB !!!!!!

[hammertime]

Congrats !!!

[Scooterz]

Wabb-

Good job man. Spoken like a champ.... you should be rewarded for all the hard miles & nights in the shop. You are the epitome of a racer who devotes himself to the sport. Proud of you. You earn it. Scooter

[mytmouz]

Hell yeah!

[bcw49]

It don't get no better than that!!!!! "GOOD JOB" 8) 8) 8)

[TheRabbit]

Thanks guys. I don't like to brag and that's not my intent, but I always like to hear how all my fellow RJ friends do so I figured I would share it with you guys.
One other bit of good news is tgat I go into the finals in a 4 way tie for 1st place. Whoever wins the last race will be this years National Champion in my class.

If I end up in the top 3 for the year I'll be pretty happy with that.

I'll at least post some pictures for you guys when I get a chance.

[Harbone]

pics or it didnt happen! :lol:

[fla1976]

That is great to hear. Definitely worth bragging about, even if it's not your style.

[bixblk]

For sure a great job !! Congrats

[BEAST477]

Way to go Rabbit. Hell ya for the underdog. 8)

[TheRabbit]

pics or it didnt happen! :lol:

The only video from that race was dark and not worth a flip.
This is from last weekend. It was the final race of the year. 4 or us were tied for 1st place. Pretty easy to tell which truck is mine in the video. lol . The motor broke a valve just after the starting line. You can see it loose power and set the front end down. It was acting stupid when I tried to stage it, but I ran it anyway. Haven't pulled it apart yet, but # 8 spark plug was hit by something and bent the ground strap and in #7 a valve came through the keeper and thankfully stuck up.
After this race I was done for the year and planned to freshen the motor anyway so no big deal. I just hope it didn't hurt the block.

http://youtu.be/sgHfd7DZ3k8



http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/rabbit548/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsd361fa9e.jpg

[TheYellaBrick]

Rab, I Got questions and need some education !

Do you guys start on a staggered tree or are those late launches due to mechanical issues,... or is someone taking a loooooong nap !?
What is the measured distance of the timed section ?
What top speeds do you hit ?

Here's to hoping you've not suffered any major damage !

[TheRabbit]

Rab, I Got questions and need some education !

Do you guys start on a staggered tree or are those late launches due to mechanical issues,... or is someone taking a loooooong nap !?

This race is pure fastest ET. Which most of the time means the guy with the most money wins. We get 2 passes per class. 1 pass in each lane.

What is the measured distance of the timed section ?
We race 160' or 200' tracks. This track was 200'. ( All tracks in the south are 200'. The yankees usually don't have enough shutdown) On a serious note you don't want to see a wreck with these trucks running over 250'. It's almost a guaranteed death trap

What top speeds do you hit ? I'm in the 90 to 93MPH on those tires. I can change to paddle tires and pickup 4 to 5 mph.
Not one truck in that video is under 1,500hp. The top 4 or 5 are more like 1,800 to 2,000+ hp.

The Open cars ( blowers which are not in my class or on that video) Run in excess of 120mph

Here's to hoping you've not suffered any major damage !

I'll know by the weekend when I pull it apart. Thanks
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