Rock on Raptor

Thursday 20^th 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!