Superformance MKII, Riverside Racer 289 FIA vintage race car

[1795]

Started sorting out the new build and some suspension changes at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. The weather was mixed, with a lot of rain and some races cancelled due to thunderstorms. Here is a video from one of the time trials. The first half of the video is the most interesting, after about half way through it gets a little boring, as it is just me for several minutes and then the trip back to the paddock. Also, I need to move the camera as the rear view mirror is in the way.

https://youtu.be/6JhbSBPgpZ4

Jim

[xb-60]

Good to see the video footage Jim.
You'll have to fix that low fuel pressure though!

Cheers,
Glen

[1795]

Glen,

Thanks. I was going to hook up the fuel pressure gauge, but there is no room under the hood to fit the fuel isolator, which prevents fuel from being able to enter the cockpit.

Jim

[PDUB]

Looks like you had a big grin on your face! Nice work! Glad you are up and running.

[1795]

Paul,

I sure did! The fact that I was able to race was amazing. I am 5 months post significant rotator cuff surgery. I had torn one rotator cuff tendon almost completely off the bone (it was hanging by a thread) and had torn the adjacent tendon about half off of the bone as well. They used 3 anchor points and 12 sutures to re-attach the tendons. Most people take 1-1.5 years to partially recover from rotator cuff surgery, to be able to race at this point was a miracle. My right arm did tire somewhat between the racing and carrying two 5 gallon jugs of race fuel from the tanks to my paddock space 200 yards away.

Looking forward to the US Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen this coming September. The shoulder should be stronger by then. Take care.

Jim

[PDUB]

Originally Posted by 1795

Paul, I had torn one rotator cuff tendon almost completely off the bone (it was hanging by a thread) and had torn the adjacent tendon about half off of the bone as well.

Ouch!! How did that happen? Mine is bothering me, but I doubt it is anywhere near what you did!

[1795]

Oh, I tore it in college playing volleyball, and then re-tore it playing softball as an adult. It was pretty much re-healed with scar tissue and then two years ago I was dumb enough to build one last new house for us as we were downsizing and that pretty much did it in. The I first started doing the stucco I could manage a trowel full with just my right arm, by the end I had to support my right arm with my left.

Threw a tennis ball last weekend playing catch with the dog and it was the first time in a long time that I could actually throw; although my shoulder reminded me afterwards to back off a little and let it heal.

I will be much stronger in September. Good luck with yours.

Jim