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We got back on track!!! I probably did 10 or so laps on about 2 cylinders & actually passed a TR7. Awards ceremony in a couple minutes.

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3.5 hours left in race, still working on motor swap.

Twitter Race Updates Author: Pat

So once again it’s LeMons & we’re swapping motors on the outside chance we get to race again…

Twitter Race Updates Author: Pat

Put oil in cylinders & retested compression. Trying to get engine working in old car before we drop the motor. Still trying to get racing…

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Results of test: cylinders 3&4: 160psi. Cylinder 1: 65. Cylinder 2: 20. This engine is FUBAR too. Time to shower and start packing it up.

Twitter Race Updates Author: Pat

Got back to track around 3:45ish. 5:06 from Bryan’s to the track. Got the car unloaded & decided to test compression before dropping motor.

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New car is loaded, Starbuck’s has been gotten, & we r on our way back 2 the track.

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New crazy idea. Dad & I r driving to Ft Worth & back to get a replacement engine to swap into the car to try to make the race on Sunday!

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How on earth did we run an 8-qt oil pan dry? Pulling bottom end to see if we can save & get back into the show.

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We r 44th @ 33 laps but Steve thinks we just blew the motor. Towing in for a look-see…

Twitter Race Updates Author: Pat