The Beast Report

[Tony356993]

Thanks to everyone that emailed me about the status of the car last w/e @ Summit Point. I though I would post a quick recap of the w/e.

Friday morning the track was wet since it rained overnight. I took the maiden run about 11am since most of the track was dry and I only had Hoosiers to run. I ran for about 10 minutes, took a break, then ran for 20 minutes and took another break. After each run I looked around, above and under the car for any signs that something was wrong. So far so good!

Friday afternoon I decided to really push the car for an entire run (30 minutes) and the car was fantastic. The weather was about 55 degrees and sunny and the track (still not paved or improved in any way) was pretty good. The beast was feeling good.

Saturday was more good news with the car performing nicely. I took two runs pretty hard and took one at about 6/10. Still good.

Sunday was really cold and very windy and the car was great until exiting turn one, the engine stalled and would not restart. After a few nitro tabs to calm my heart and a quick tow ride, I made it back to the trailer. Thanks to a few of the Potomac guys that calmed me down and told me that this was not a motor issue. On the way home I called our Porsche expert, and club President, Brian Minkin and asked for his opinion. He thought it was most probably the DME Relay.

Good news (and only about $20), Brian was right!!! A new relay (and a spare for the trailer) and the beast is back in business and ready for VIR.

Now we just need some good ole global warming.

Thanks again for all of the emails and calls about the w/e. I appreciate it.