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July 13, 2009 at
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July 13, 2009 at
10:32:39 AM by mbmotorspt
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Mark Burch Motorsports – Lincoln NE
07/13/2009
Broken Generator Pull Rope Hampers Racing Weekend.
It was a struggle of epic proportions for Chad Humston and
the Mark Burch Motorsports team this past weekend while competing in the 360
class at the Knoxville Raceway.
“Our night started out tough from the get-go” stated Chief
Mechanic Marvin Brees.“We’ve had our
share of problems this season, but this one really took the cake!”
Thanks to the helpful hand of fellow racers, especially the
17G team of Dusty Zomer and Ed Gifford, head engineer Dan Humston was able to
procure a 10mm socket.“We would have
been totally lost without that socket from the Gifford team.It really shows how great the competitors are
at Knoxville, always willing to lend a hand” said the elder Humston.
Once the 10mm socket was put into action, several bolts
needed to be removed in order to remove the pull-start mechanism to assess the
damage.Head engineer Humston assessed
the damage.“Our worst fear came true….the
rope broke!”It was at this time that a
crucial decision needed to be made:Could the existing rope be shortened or would we need a donor?
Using all of his resources and years of experience, Dan
Humston made the call.“It wasn’t easy,
but there was just enough rope left so that we could tie a new knot in it and
get that generator back up and running.From there on, I closely monitored the situation to make sure that the
fuel level was adequate.Restarting the
thing may not have been an option.I was afraid that we were at the end of our
rope.” Humston added.
Once power was restored the team proceeded to reel off their
5th heat race win of the season and a 8th place finish in
the A feature.
For more information about Chad Humston and the Mark Burch
Motorsports team please check out the following web sites:
www.chadhumston.com
www.bananawagon.com
www.markburchmotorsports.com
www.knoxvilleraceway.com
www.ascsracing.com
Rome wasn't built in a day......but they sure didn't
waste any time burning it down!
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July 13, 2009 at
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HAHA!! That's funny stuff MB.
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July 13, 2009 at
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Its always nice to have a trailer full of spare parts but who forgot the rope!!! If I would of known I had my soap on a rope in my overnight bag. lol
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July 13, 2009 at
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Mark,
Don't you have a metric crescent wrench in your tool box???
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July 13, 2009 at
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You guys know Bill W. also can take care of this for you? It might free up some time for you. Just trying to help.
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July 13, 2009 at
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I don't care what State your from, That's just plain funny.
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July 13, 2009 at
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it's all the rope's fault..........lol
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July 13, 2009 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: ethel on July 13 2009 at 06:07:07 PM
it's all the rope's fault..........lol
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You know better than that Ethel, it's ALWAYS the owner's fault.
I am lucky enough to work at one of the best tracks
anywhere.
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July 13, 2009 at
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I heard Schatz uses weed wacker line instead of rope...it's much lighter, but way more expensive..
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July 13, 2009 at
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No it`s the wifes fault, she stole the rope so he could`nt go racing.
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July 13, 2009 at
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Hey you forgot about your front row seat for the fireworks !!!!
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July 13, 2009 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: Eagle Pit Shack Guy on July 13 2009 at 06:23:08 PM
You know better than that Ethel, it's ALWAYS the owner's fault.
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shhhhhhh..he might hear you........lol
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July 13, 2009 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: brettco on July 13 2009 at 05:43:49 PM
You guys know Bill W. also can take care of this for you? It might free up some time for you. Just trying to help.
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Bill W has his hands full as it is. Why take on a client who only allows for enough rope to hang themselves?
If this post isn't results, stories or something c
constructive, it isn't me!
@BillWMedia
www.OpenWheel101.com
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