Team Xterra Racing TOMORROW!!

[spalind]

Yup, that time again...Tomorrow, Saturday 4/19 is the 2nd race in the Best in the Desert Series for 2008. The first race (Parker 425 in January) ended in a DNF for TXR and we are hoping (praying?) for a better result this time...The Xterra has been properly tested for this race having done a few hundred pre-race prep miles and the driveline problems (a constant worry in previous races) appear to have been eliminated with the help of Superior Axle & Gear. Add that to the fact that the team now has an entire spare rear end on the trailer (something they've never had before) hopes are high. Dave Blakely and Robert Pinion should be arriving momentarily at contingency and getting the X through inspection. Here is the info you need to follow along:

Terrible's 250 at Primm, NV

Format--3 lap race of 84 miles each
Start Time for TXR--Approximately 8:30 Eastern (5:30 Pacific)
Team #--3112
Team Class--3100 (Stock SUV)
Key Competitors--3101 (Falkosky) and 3111 (Hall)

Team Forum for Race updates: TXR Forum!!
Tracking site to follow the race: Race Tracking!!

Any questions feel free to ask...I will be providing updates as long as the team is racing....Keep your fingers crossed!!

[spalind]

Excellent...contingency is done, the X is in and ready to go...it was race ready when it arrived so no last minute prep work to be done and Dave is going out to dinner with his family while Robert handles the drivers meeting and getting the X all shiny. They also did a TV spot for KC HiLites as well, likely to appear in the next KCHiLites compilation video...5 entries in class 3100. 3 Ford Explorers, 1 H3 and the X...The X will start in the rear of the class-per Dave's request...Remember, the race starts around 8:30 Eastern and I will be in frequent contact with the main pits to keep everyone up to date!!

[spalind]

And they are at the starting line....looks like there are now 6 entries in class 3100....I think thats the highest # in the past year...will make the challenge even greater!! If when you bring up the tracking page and get the map but don't see the vehicle #'s on the left side, just hit the refresh button and they should appear--at least they did for me...Will be providing additional comments, info on the Team Xterra Racing site as we go along today...