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Week 4 - Las Cruces, NM

Friday night
I started in 3rd row outside in my heat race. I took off and started working my way to the front. I was in 3rd when the leader spun out. I had to go high to avoid hitting him and ended up off the track. I got back on but could not run the leader down, so I finished 2nd in my heat.

In the main event, I started out 4th row outside again. We took off, and I worked myself to 4th. We had a yellow flag and then when we stated again, I got to 3rd place and eventually to 2nd. By the time I got in 2nd, the leader was half a straightaway ahead. He ended up winning. But, he had some advantages as he is also is the national champ and started on the pole.

Saturday night
I started on the outside pole in my heat. I took off flyin’ into the first corner when suddenly – wow, wow!! I flew off the track!! I guess I took the turn a little too fast! I got back on the track in last place, but managed to come back strong and finish the heat in 3rd place.

In the main event, I started in the 3rd row inside. I took off and got to 3rd, then to 2nd. I needed a yellow to advance, but that didn’t happen so I ended up finishing in 2nd place. Not too bad. This weekend we will go to Tularosa, NM – and we will be on kill mode.

- Allen Gattis, ClimaCab Car #21

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Week 2 - Tularosa, NM

The start of the season began in Tularosa, NM this week. I drew # 7 pill, which put me on the pole for the 10-lap heat race. I took off and lead the whole race, finishing 1st!!! With that win I was placed on the pole for the main event—a 20-lap race. I took off and lead the race almost the whole way. But then, with just 8 laps to go, I got spun out by the second place car. Oh no!! A yellow flag went down and I was able to get my first place position back. The other guy got sent to the rear. I took off again and lead the rest of the race bringing home the victory for ClimaCab!! We are off to a great start, guys! Hope it continues!

-Allen Gattis, ClimaCab Car #21

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Week 1 - El Paso, TX

We started our racing season last Friday. It went really well. I won my heat race, even though I started in the outside pole position. In the dash, I got 2^nd place. In the main race, I finished 1^st! The car is running great. My son, Tristan (who is only 11 years old, by the way), placed 14^th in his first race. Way to go, Tristan!!

Follow our progress on the race track here: El Paso Speedway

-Allen Gattis, ClimaCab Car #21

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