Thursday 20th
June 2013
We set off
from Penair at five past seven, bleary eyed (well, the boys were anyway) but
rearing to go.
After
arriving at Newquay airport, we were given wrist bands and sent to set up.
Once we had
set up we took our cars over to get scrutinized (checked to make sure they were
safe and track legal) then given an hour to practise around the circuit.
Needless to
say, we didn’t get off to the best start; Raptor Fusion had to be rescued twice
in just that hour and Rocket Raptor was towed back to us once. Fortunately, the
problems were fixed and we were up and running again for the race.
Unfortunately,
two hours in and Rocket Raptor found itself on the rescue truck headed back to
the pit lane. After changing the batteries, Rocket was sent out again with a
new driver ready to go. Rocket Raptor made it to the first corner before having
to be rescued by the truck for the third time that day. Houston, we have a
problem!
After a
thorough inspection, the problem was unroofed and after 20 minutes, Rocket
Raptor was back on track.
Last time
we buy anything from China!
However,
luck was not on our side because as soon as Rocket Raptor got back out on track
it started to rain. And rain. And rain.
Never-the-less,
completely drenched and voices hoarse from cheering (anyone and everyone), both
cars pulled into great finishing places, Raptor fusion in second (Lander in
first) and Rocket Raptor in eleventh (not bad for a first race, considering the
conditions and the breakdown).
I think I
speak both the boys and the Pink Ladies (the girls team) when I say we all had
a brilliant time and would like to thank everyone who made the day possible.
Thank you!
