Superformance MKII, Riverside Racer 289 FIA vintage race car

xb-60 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-21-2021, 05:50 AM

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

Cheers,
Glen

1795 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-21-2021, 06:54 AM

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 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-21-2021, 10:33 PM

Looks like you had a big grin on your face

! Nice work! Glad you are up and running.

1795 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-22-2021, 05:22 AM

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 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-25-2021, 12:56 AM

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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 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-25-2021, 04:05 AM

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

PDUB · #7 (**permalink**) 07-25-2021, 09:18 PM

Thanks, likewise!