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On day one of qualifying, Jim sat in on the rookie school and used my car to get his rookie qualifying out of the way. Now he's ready for next year. I must admit he had a really big grin when he got back. Rookie qualifying consists of an instructor (someone with 5 or more years of BBORR experience). Pull up to the start, Big West Tex Randy asks "you trying to hit your tech speed"? HELL YES, speed trap at the halfway point of the 8 mile practice run on Hwy 90 tells the tale. My tech (not to exceed) speed was 124. I hit 126.9, 125.3, 124.2, 123.8 and several more right at 124. Used my GPS to check the speedo and the trap and it was very close. Ran the entire 8 miles out and back at very close to 124. One downhill, off camber turn made for a little pucker factor but the GY F-1's handled well.

The town of Sanderson, Pop 800 welcomed us with open arms. Food, coffee, water, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, young and old were there to help where ever they could.

I upgraded my rear shocks before the event. Changed all fluids and generally went over the car with a fine tooth comb. It was tight and handled exceptionally well. Gearing could have been a little lower but the Keith Craft SBF ran like a top with lots of power to spare. My hats off again to Keith and Backdraft > the car was rock solid.

My hat also has to go off to Jim Reiss, except for a minor fuel pump issue he proved to be an excellent navigator. With all the course notes he had along with watching the stop watch I'm surprised he remembers anything about the 33 minute ride. Thanks Jim, you can navigate anytime for me.

Team Cobra proved to be a formidable foe. We took quite a bit of ribbing from the Corvette crowd but with 4 out of 5 Cobras taking awards, I think we earned a bit of respect. There were some real impressive Vettes out there along with great drivers. Tony's LSC is a show stopper wherever he goes. That airbrushed snakeskin stripe is awesome and a well deserved award at the car show. Not to mention being asked to drive Miss Ft. Stockton in the parade. WTG Tony, or is it Toni? LMAO

My impressions were very favorable and it was a fun event. I'd like to visit more of the Big Bend National Park area someday with the Cobra. I hear it's breathtaking. Diane and I plan on running the BBORR again next year although she is still going to take pictures and bake cookies, no navigating. If Jim brings the Hurricane next year I'll be looking for a navigator. I will be posting pictures soon.